The first female Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, known for her efforts to resolve the Kashmir conflict and promote regional development.
Mehbooba Mufti Sayed, born on May 22, 1959, is an Indian politician and the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). She made history by becoming the first female Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, serving from April 4, 2016, to June 19, 2018.
Mehbooba Mufti was born in Akhran Nowpora, Jammu and Kashmir, India, to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Gulshan Ara. She graduated in English literature from Government College for Women in Jammu and later earned a law degree from the University of Kashmir.
Mehbooba Mufti's political journey began in 1996 when she was elected to the state assembly from Bijbehara on an Indian National Congress ticket. She later served as the leader of the opposition in the assembly, taking on the government of Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.
In 2002, she founded the PDP along with her father, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. The party's ideology centered around self-rule, autonomy, and reconciliation in Jammu and Kashmir. Under her leadership, the PDP formed a coalition government with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2015, with Mehbooba Mufti becoming the first woman to hold the office of Chief Minister in the state.
Mehbooba Mufti's tenure as Chief Minister was marked by challenges, including the revocation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution in August 2019. She was detained without charges and later under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act. The move was widely criticized, and Mehbooba Mufti became a symbol of resistance against the Indian government's actions in the region.
Mehbooba Mufti is married to Javed Iqbal Shah, a political analyst and animal rights activist. The couple has two daughters, Iltija and Irtiqa.
Mehbooba Mufti's legacy extends beyond her political accomplishments. She has been a beacon of hope for women in politics, inspiring a new generation of female leaders in India. Her commitment to the people of Jammu and Kashmir has earned her widespread respect and admiration.
"The people of Jammu and Kashmir have never been against India, but against the injustices perpetrated against them."
"I am not a politician, I am a activist. I am fighting for the rights of my people."
Through her remarkable journey, Mehbooba Mufti has left an indelible mark on the politics of Jammu and Kashmir, inspiring generations to come.
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