Omar Abdullah
Profile
Omar Abdullah is an Indian politician currently serving as the Chief Minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a position he assumed in October 2024. A prominent member of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, he previously served as the Chief Minister of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir from 2009 to 2015. Abdullah began his political career in 1998 as the youngest member of the Lok Sabha and has held various ministerial roles, including Union Minister of State for External Affairs. Throughout his career, he has been a vocal advocate for regional autonomy and has navigated complex political landscapes, including periods of detention following the revocation of Article 370.
Details
- Born
- March 10, 1970 · 56 years old
- Birth place
- Rochford, United Kingdom
- Education
- Burn Hall School, Lawrence School, Sanawar, Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics
- Career
- Employee at ITC Limited and The Oberoi Group
