Mehbooba Mufti
Chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 2016 to 2018
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Mehbooba Bur Mufti Sayed in Bijbihara Anantnag district is an Indian politician and leader of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP), who served as the 9th and last chief minister of the erstwhile state Jammu and Kashmir from 4 April 2016 to 19 June 2018. She was the first female chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. After the revocation of Article 370 of the constitution in August 2019, Mufti was detained without any charges at first and later under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act.
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Nimisha Priya's execution: Mehbooba Mufti seeks EAM’s support to save Indian nurse on Yemen's death row; asks women to collect blood moneyPDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene in the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse facing execution in Yemen on July 16th. Convicted in 2020 for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘All governments worked on this’: Mehbooba Mufti welcomes train to Kashmir, credits collective effortPDP President Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the arrival of the train to Kashmir, recognizing the efforts of successive governments, including PM Modi, in completing the project initiated by Indira Gandhi in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
J&K: Kashmiri Pandits troop to Valley temple fair, revive return hopesThousands, including political figures Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, and LG Manoj Sinha, congregated at the Mela Kheer Bhawani in Ganderbal, marking the largest gathering since the recent terror..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mehbooba Mufti meets LG to press for Kashmiri Pandits’ returnPDP President Mehbooba Mufti met with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, advocating for the dignified return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits by demanding land allocation and reserved constituencies. She..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mehbooba Mufti calls for end to ‘spectre of war’; says ‘NC wants more war and bodies’Amidst ongoing India-Pakistan tensions and a paused Operation Sindoor, Mehbooba Mufti, former J&K CM, urges an end to war's spectre for economic revival and peace. She criticizes the NC leadership for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mehbooba, Omar talk peace from warzoneMehbooba Mufti advocated for a permanent ceasefire along the Pakistan border in J&K, emphasizing humanitarian relief for civilians affected by artillery fire and drone incursions. Omar Abdullah echoed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Omar, Mufti spar over ‘weaponising’ water, patriotism, pro-Pakistan tiltJ&K CM Omar Abdullah's push to restart the Tulbul Navigation Project amid Indus Water Treaty discussions sparked a feud with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, who accused him of "weaponising water." The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
''I’ll rise above the gutter ... ' : Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti spar over 'Tulbul project' resumptionMehbooba Mufti has criticized Omar Abdullah's call to revive the Tulbul Navigation Project amidst India-Pakistan tensions. She deemed his statements irresponsible, emphasizing that J&K needs peace, not..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti question ‘mass detentions’ after Pahalgam attackFollowing the Pahalgam attack, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti voiced concerns over large-scale detentions in J&K, fearing a message of collective punishment. Mehbooba highlighted that thousands of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'3000 arrests, 100 PSA detentions': PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti questions security agencies' response in Pahalgam attack aftermathPDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has criticized the extensive security crackdown following the Pahalgam terror attack, labeling it a "collective punishment." In a letter to LG Manoj Sinha, she expressed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Farooq Abdullah links Pahalgam attack to local supportFarooq Abdullah asserted that the Pahalgam terrorist attack, resulting in 26 fatalities, likely involved local support, sparking criticism from Mehbooba Mufti. Abdullah also reiterated his opposition..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mehbooba Mufti says deportation of Pakistanis in Pahalgam attack aftermath 'humanitarian concern'Mehbooba Mufti criticized the government's decision to deport Pakistani nationals. She expressed concern for women who married Indian citizens and lived in India for decades. The government suspended..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ensure innocent Kashmiris don’t bear brunt of war on terror: Omar, Mehbooba, LoneFollowing the Pahalgam attack, Jammu and Kashmir leaders Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, and Sajad Lone cautioned against collective punishment of Kashmiris during the crackdown on terrorists. They..IndiaTimes - Published | Anti-terror crackdown: Centre should tread carefully, not alienate innocent people, says Mehbooba MuftiFollowing the Pahalgam attack, Mehbooba Mufti has called on the Centre to exercise caution during the ongoing security operations in Jammu and Kashmir. She urged the government to differentiate between..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jharkhand minister's embarrassing gaffe: 'Himachal CM Sukhu should resign for Pahalgam attack'; later a botched coverupJharkhand's minister Sudivya Kumar stirred controversy by demanding Himachal CM's resignation following the Pahalgam terror attack. Later when he tried to clarify his remarks, he ended up taking the..IndiaTimes - Published | PDP hits back at NC over Article 370, cites ‘deals with BJP’The PDP and NC are engaged in a heated dispute over the abrogation of Article 370, sparked by claims in a new book. PDP defends its alliance with BJP as principled and aimed at protecting Article 370,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Sense of alienation within Muslims': Mehbooba Mufti slams Omar-Rijiju tulip garden strollKashmiri politicians are criticizing Omar Abdullah for his interactions with Union ministers, especially after the Waqf Amendment Act. Mehbooba Mufti condemned Abdullah's welcome to Kiren Rijiju,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Direct assault on Muslims': Waqf Act sparks uproar in J&K assembly for second dayThe Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly is witnessing turmoil over the Waqf Amendment Act. Mehbooba Mufti of PDP voiced strong opposition, emphasizing the Act's impact on the rights of Indian..IndiaTimes - Published |
Iftar warmth between Mehbooba Mufti's daughter and Omar Abdullah's sons leaves their supporters in the coldIndiaTimes - Published | 'Zia-ul-Haq created similar communal atmosphere': Mehbooba Mufti attacks CM Yogi Adityanath for spreading 'poison' during Holi, Jumma NamazPDP chairperson Mehbooba Mufti criticized the Uttar Pradesh CM for allegedly creating divisions between Hindus and Muslims. She warned this division could deteriorate the communal harmony, similar to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Hotel owned by relatives': BJP targets J&K CM Omar Abdullah over Gulmarg fashion show rowA fashion show during Ramzan in Gulmarg has led to political uproar, with BJP accusing J&K CM Omar Abdullah of involvement, which he denies. Mehbooba Mufti and religious leaders condemn the event as..IndiaTimes - Published | Detained in Jammu, stopped from addressing media, claims PDP’s Iltija MuftiPDP’s Iltija Mufti claimed she was detained and prevented from holding a press conference in Jammu after visiting Kathua to offer condolences for a suicide victim. Allegedly, the victim died due to..IndiaTimes - Published |
PDP's Iltija Mufti claims she, mother Mehbooba Mufti placed under house arrestIndiaTimes - Published | 'Shortsighted politician vs statesman': Mehbooba Mufti compares Modi and Vajpayee's J&K visitsMehbooba Mufti contrasts former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 2003 visit to J&K with PM Modi's recent visit, highlighting the difference between a statesman and a politician. She criticizes the Modi..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP flays Mehbooba for equating Bangla minorities with IndiaJ&K BJP leaders demand action against PDP president Mehbooba Mufti for her controversial remarks comparing the treatment of minorities in India to Bangladesh. They describe her statements as..IndiaTimes - Published | 'No difference between India & Bangladesh': Mehbooba Mufti on Sambhal rowPDP chief Mehbooba Mufti expressed concern over violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, linking it to 1947-like situations. She criticized the mosque survey and compared it to atrocities against Hindu..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Disheartening’ to see country’s largest minority facing ‘unprecedented threats’: Mehbooba MuftiIndiaTimes - Published | 'Our hands already painted with blood': Mehbooba warns Omar Abdullah over Indus Treaty remarksMehbooba Mufti, PDP chief, has cautioned against reopening the Indus Water Treaty, stating that it would escalate regional tensions and primarily benefit the BJP. This comes in response to Jammu and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Protests erupt in J-K after Hezbollah Chief killing, Mehbooba Mufti calls him 'martyr'Following the killing of Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike, protests were carried out in Jammu and Kashmir.DNA - Published | In PDP's battle for survival, south Kashmir holds the keyPost-Article 370 elections in Kashmir witness a surge of independents and new parties challenging PDP. Mehbooba Mufti campaigns vigorously to keep the party afloat while her daughter Iltija joins..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Only mainstream leader to be persecuted': Engineer Rashid refutes ties with BJP, calls ‘Naya Kashmir’ initiative a betrayalLok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid denies accusations of acting as a BJP proxy, attributing his electoral success to public opposition against the Modi government's 'Naya Kashmir' initiative. Rashid..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Have been dying in Tihar': Engineer Rashid on Abdullah, Mufti's 'BJP proxy' commentBaramulla MP Engineer Rashid condemned remarks by Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti labeling him a 'BJP proxy,' calling them shameful. Rashid, who has been in Tihar Jail for over five years, asserts he..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sheikh Rashid's party proxy of BJP, claims Mehbooba MuftiPDP president Mehbooba Mufti accused Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) of being a BJP proxy, warning Jammu and Kashmir residents against such influences. Following an alleged attack on PDP candidate Yawar..IndiaTimes - Published | 'PDP will extend complete support to Congress, NC if...': Mehbooba Mufti on J-K pollsThe PDP will extend complete support to the Congress-NC alliance and leave all seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections to the coalition if it is ready to accept the party's agenda, PDP chief..DNA - Published |
Rumble in the valley as Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah loseIndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Results: Mehbooba Mufti concedes defeat from J-K's Anantnag-Rajouri constituencyFormer chief minister Mufti conceded defeat from the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat.DNA - Published |
Former Jammu & Kashmir CMs Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti trailing after first round of countingOmar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, are both trailing in their respective constituencies after conclusion of first round of counting of votesDNA - Published | 'Ulta chor kotwal ko daante': PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti after FIR filed for violating MCCPDP chief Mehbooba Mufti faces FIR for violating Model Code of Conduct by protesting Government of India and local administration's detainment of party workers. 'Ulta chor kotwal ko daante' she added..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha elections: PDP president, Anantnag candidate Mehbooba Mufti stages protest, claims 'party workers unlawfully detained'IndiaTimes - Published | Jaipur couple wounded, ex-sarpanch killed in J&K terrorist attacksTwo terrorist attacks in J&K target Tabrez and Farha in Yannar near Pahalgam, Anantnag district. The couple is hospitalized; details undisclosed. Third attack on non-natives this election season...IndiaTimes - Published |
Omar Abdullah alleges PDP's actions serve BJP's interest in Jammu and KashmirNational Conference leader Omar Abdullah accuses the Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP of inadvertently aiding the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir elections. Abdullah emphasizes the importance of countering communal..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha polls about safeguarding Jammu and Kashmir's identity, saving its resources: Mehbooba MuftiIndiaTimes - Published |
'Jammu and Kashmir has been converted into open jail...': Mehbooba Mufti as she announces poll agenda of her partyPeoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday announced her party's poll agenda and said that Jammu and Kashmir has been converted into an "open jail."IndiaTimes - Published | Article 370 was junked to join Jammu & Kashmir with rest of India: RajnathRajnath Singh criticizes NC, PDP, Congress for misusing Article 370. He highlights BJP's accomplishments like Ram Temple, CAA. Singh challenges Mehbooba Mufti on Tricolour hoisting, emphasizes global..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP used Kashmiri Pandits' pain as 'weapon' to garner votes across India, says Mehbooba MuftiIndiaTimes - Published | Mehbooba vs Azad in three-way Anantnag fightIn a high-profile move, People's Democratic Party leader Mehbooba Mufti will contest against former Congress veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad in the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, setting the stage for a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha: Mehbooba Mufti to fight against Ghulam Nabi Azad from AnantnagMehbooba Mufti to contest against Ghulam Nabi Azad. Sartaj Madni announced Mir Fayaz for Srinagar. PDP supports Congress on Udhampur and Jammu. National Conference announces candidates.IndiaTimes - Published | 'Omar's words hurt us': Mufti says PDP will fight LS polls alone, lands blow to INDIA blocPDP's Mehbooba Mufti plans to contest all 5 seats in Jammu & Kashmir for Lok Sabha elections, reacting to NC's Omar Abdullah's announcement. The Lok Sabha polls in the Union Territory will be held in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Omar, Mehbooba hope Shah’s statement on AFSPA review is not just poll ‘jumla’Union home minister Amit Shah's consideration of reviewing AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir has evoked mixed responses. PDP's Mehbooba Mufti supports the move, while NC's Omar Abdullah remains cautious. Amit..IndiaTimes - Published | Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti's car involved in huge crash, escapes unhurtThe vehicle of the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister collided with a civilian car at Sangam, a police official said. Mufti, who was on her way to Khanabal to meet the victims of a fire incident,..DNA - Published |
