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Omar Abdullah born 10 March 1970, is the son of Mollie Abdullah and [[Farooq Abdullah]] and grandson of [[Sheikh Abdullah]], both have remained [[List of Prime and Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir|Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir]] <ref>[http://www.the-south-asian.com/Nov2001/Omar%20Abdullah.htm Omar Abdullah] www.the-south-asian.com, November, 2001.</ref>. |
Omar Abdullah born 10 March 1970, is the son of Mollie Abdullah and [[Farooq Abdullah]] and grandson of [[Sheikh Abdullah]], both have remained [[List of Prime and Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir|Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir]] <ref>[http://www.the-south-asian.com/Nov2001/Omar%20Abdullah.htm Omar Abdullah] www.the-south-asian.com, November, 2001.</ref>. Early on h studied at the [[Burn Hall School]] [[Srinagar]]. He later studied at the prestgious [[ Lawrence School, Sanawar ]]. <ref>[http://164.100.24.209/newls/Biography.aspx?mpsno=2 Fourteenth Lok Sabha - Member's profile] [[Parliament of India]] Official website.</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:45, 28 December 2008
Omar Abdullah | |
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| MP | |
| Constituency | Srinagar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 March 1970 Rochford, Essex, United Kingdom |
| Political party | JKNC |
| Spouse | Payal Abdullah |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Residence(s) | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
As of September 16, 2006 Source: [1] | |
Omar Abdullah (Template:Lang-ur), born 10 March 1970, is a member of 14th Lok Sabha. He represents Srinagar constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He was a minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government.
Biography
Early life and education
Omar Abdullah born 10 March 1970, is the son of Mollie Abdullah and Farooq Abdullah and grandson of Sheikh Abdullah, both have remained Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir [1]. Early on h studied at the Burn Hall School Srinagar. He later studied at the prestgious Lawrence School, Sanawar . [2]
Political career
“I am a Muslim and I am an Indian, and I see no distinction between the two. I don’t know why should I fear the nuclear deal. It is a deal between two countries which, I hope, will become two equals in the future. The enemies of Indian Muslims are not America or deals like these. The enemies are the same as the enemies of all those who are poor — poverty, hunger, lack of development and the absence of a voice….”
- Omar Abdullah, July 22nd, 2008, Lok Sabha. [3]
In 1998, Omar Abdullah was elected to 12th Lok Sabha. In 1998-99, he was Member, Committee on Transport and Tourism and Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Tourism. He was the youngest Minister at the age of 29. In 1999, he was re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha (2nd term). On October 13, 1999 he took oath as Union Minister of State, Commerce and Industry. On July 22, 2001, he was made Union Minister of State, External Affairs.
He was re-elected as President of National Conference for a second term in 2006.
In March 2006, much to the disapproval of the centre[citation needed], Omar Abdullah had a one-on-one meeting with Pakistan President, Pervez Musharaf in Islamabad. This was the first meeting of its kind between a main-stream politician from Kashmir and the Pakistani government thereby re-enforcing Omar's growing commitment to the solution of the Kashmir cause - no matter what the stakes might be; Omar received a rousing reception by thousands of Kashmiris upon his return from there.
On July 9, 2007, Omar escaped a bid on his life when suspected militants threw two rifle grenades targeted at him. The incident happened when Omar was interacting with party workers at a party leader's house.
On July 22, 2008, Omar gave a passionate speech during the Trust vote [3]. His speech was praised by almost all quarters, and even won him fans on the net [4].
He was also seen briefly, playing himself in director, Apoorva Lakhia’s film, Mission Istanbul (2008), based on international terrorism [5].
References
- ^ Omar Abdullah www.the-south-asian.com, November, 2001.
- ^ Fourteenth Lok Sabha - Member's profile Parliament of India Official website.
- ^ a b Give us a voice, says NC’s Omar Abdullah, floors House with own Indian Express, July 23, 2008.
- ^ Omar Abdullah wins many fans on YouTube News, July 24, 2008.
- ^ Omar Abdullah's 'political' debut in Bollywood Screen, Indian Express, July 25, 2008.