Iltija Mehbooba Mufti (Urdu: التجا محبوبہ مفتی) is an Indian politician from Jammu and Kashmir[2] and the daughter of Mehbooba Mufti, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. She is the grand-daughter of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, the founder of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who twice served as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.[3][4][5][6]
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| Born | 1987 (age 36–37) Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Political party | Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party |
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| Relatives | Mufti Mohammad Syed (grandfather) |
Political Career
editIltija stepped into the spotlight when her mother, Mehbooba Mufti, was detained in 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India. During this time, Iltija managed her mother’s social media and spoke publicly about the situation in Kashmir, challenging the central government’s actions and highlighting human rights issues in the region.[7]
Political views and advocacy
editIltija has consistently raised her voice against what she perceives as injustices in the region.[8] Her recent comments on had the potential role of the PDP as a ‘kingmaker’ in the upcoming assembly polls sparked some hope in the party's supporters [9][10][11]but the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election proved otherwise her party Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party just won 3 seats[12] and she lost her Bijbehara seat to the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference candidate Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri by almost 10 thousand votes a decisive victory[2] so her position as "kingmaker" remains in doubt.
References
edit- ^ "Insider tears into Muftis and family party". Telegraph India. 2 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Trends & Results October -2024 Assembly Constituency 45 - SRIGUFWARA - BIJBEHARA (Jammu & Kashmir)".
- ^ Ashiq, Peerzada (2023-08-25). "Mehbooba's daughter gets normal passport after months of legal battle". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "महबूबा मुफ़्ती की बेटी को मिला 'सिर्फ एक ही देश' का पासपोर्ट, जताई नाराज़गी- प्रेस रिव्यू". BBC News हिंदी (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Watch: Mehbooba's daughter Iltija Mufti to make electoral debut from Bijbehara constituency". The Hindu. 2024-09-17. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Iltija Mufti says she inherited stubbornness from mother Mehbooba Mufti". India Today. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Jammu and Kashmir election: Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti loses debut election in J&K".
- ^ "Iltija Mufti's political debut: From mother Mehbooba Mufti's media advisor to beholder of family's bastion". The Economic Times. 2024-10-08. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ Team, N. L. (2024-09-14). "Exclusive: Iltija Mufti on the struggles of politics, identity and youth in Kashmir". Newslaundry. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ "Mehbooba Mufti's Daughter Gets Regular Passport With 10-Year Validity". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Newsmaker | Mehbooba's daughter Iltija gets a step up in party, 'short of a political role'". The Indian Express. 2023-08-31. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Trends & Results October -2024 Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party".