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{{short description| Indian politician and Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference}} | {{short description| Indian politician and Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=April | {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name | | name = Sajjad Gani Lone | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| caption | | caption = | ||
| birth_date | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1966|3|10|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = [[Handwara]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India | ||
| office | | office = Former Spokesperson of [[People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration]] | ||
| term_start | | term_start = 24 October 2020 | ||
| term_end | | term_end = 19 January 2021 | ||
| successor = | | successor = [[Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami]] | ||
| office1 | | office1 = [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|Member in J&K Legislative Assembly]] | ||
| term_start1 | | term_start1 = 2015 - 2018 | ||
| office2 | | office2 = Minister for Social Welfare, ARI & Trainings and Science & Technology | ||
| term_start2 | | term_start2 = April 2016 | ||
| term_end2 | | term_end2 = 19 June 2018 | ||
| governor2 | | governor2 = | ||
| deputy2 | | deputy2 = | ||
| predecessor2 = [[President's rule|Governor's rule]] | | predecessor2 = [[President's rule|Governor's rule]] | ||
| successor2 | | successor2 = Governor's rule | ||
| office3 | | office3 = Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Science & Technology | ||
| term_start3 | | term_start3 = 1 March 2015 | ||
| term_end3 | | term_end3 = 7 January 2016 | ||
| party | | party = [[Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference]] | ||
| education | | education = Bachelor of Commerce | ||
| residence | | residence = [[Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir]], India | ||
| alma_mater | | alma_mater = | ||
| parents | | parents = [[Abdul Gani Lone]] (father) | ||
| spouse | | spouse = {{marriage|Asma Khan Lone|2000}} | ||
| children | | children = 2 sons | ||
| relatives | | relatives = [[Shabnam Ghani Lone]] (sister) | ||
| image | | image = | ||
| otherparty = [[National Democratic Alliance]] (2014-2019) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Sajjad Gani Lone''' (born | '''Sajjad Gani Lone''' (born 1966) is an Indian politician,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/lone-threat-to-muftis-and-abdullahs/300364|title=Lone Threat To The Big Two | Outlook India Magazine|website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref> and former Member of the Legislative Assembly elected from the [[Handwara]] constituency. He is the chairman of [[Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference]]. | ||
==Early and personal life== | ==Early and personal life== | ||
Sajjad Lone was born on 9 December 1966.<ref name=election>{{Cite web|title=Sajjad Gani Biography - About family, political life, awards won, history|url=https://www.elections.in/political-leaders/sajjad-gani.html/|access-date=2020-12-20|website=Elections in India}}</ref> Sajjad | Sajjad Lone was born on 9 December 1966.<ref name=election>{{Cite web |title=Sajjad Gani Biography - About family, political life, awards won, history |url=https://www.elections.in/political-leaders/sajjad-gani.html/ |access-date=2020-12-20|website=Elections in India}}</ref> Sajjad Gani Lone is the youngest son of [[Abdul Ghani Lone]], who was [[assassinated]] in a rally in [[Srinagar]] in 2002.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090512/jsp/nation/story_10951340.jsp | title=Off boycott coldstore, on steep uphill | first=Sankarshan | last=Thakur | work=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]] | date=2009-05-12 | access-date=2009-06-03 }}</ref> He has a sister, [[Shabnam Ghani Lone]], who is a lawyer in the [[Supreme Court of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sibling-rivalry-farooq-lone-face-stiff-opposition-from-sisters/articleshow/3715289.cms|title=Sibling rivalry: Farooq, Lone face stiff opposition from sisters | India News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/shabnam-lone/215725 |title=Shabnam Lone |website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010702/main7.htm |title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News |website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> He attended Burn Hall School in Srinagar and graduated from the [[University of Wales, College of Cardiff]], UK in 1989.<ref name=election /> | ||
Sajjad | Sajjad Gani Lone is married to Asma Khan, daughter of the Pakistan-based pro-independence JKLF leader [[Amanullah Khan (JKLF)|Amanullah Khan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/a-marriage-of-convenience/210441|title=A Marriage Of Convenience | Outlook India Magazine|website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2000/nov/18lone.htm |title=Big guns gather for Lone son's wedding |website=www.rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/478969/sajjad-lones-passport-application-limbo.html |title=Sajjad Lone's passport application in limbo |date=21 May 2015 |website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> They have two sons. | ||
== | ==Political career== | ||
Lone remained associated with the [[Hurriyat]] for a while in early 2000's but in 2004, after the assassination of his father, Lone became the chairman of [[Jammu & Kashmir People's Conference|People's Conference]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_23-5-2005_pg7_3 | title=Thousands rally to remember Ghani Lone | work=[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]] | publisher=Media Times | date=2005-05-23 | access-date=2009-06-03 }}</ref> | |||
Before he stood as an independent candidate in the [[2009 Indian general election]] from the [[Baramulla (Lok Sabha constituency)|Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency]], he in 2008, at the height of the [[Amarnath land transfer controversy]], believed that the protests were a mass uprising against Indian rule and decided to boycott the Assembly elections.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6279443.ece | title=Tension in Kashmir as separatist leader Sajjad Lone stands in election .| first=Rhys | last=Blakely | work=[[Times Online]] | publisher=[[Times Newspapers]] | date=2009-05-13 | access-date=2009-06-03 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/Sajjadrsquos-switchover/article16622750.ece |title=Sajjad's switchover |date=25 April 2009 |via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> He was defeated by the [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference|National Conference]] candidate [[Sharifuddin Shariq]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200905162052.htm | title=NC-Cong alliance sweeps J-K, Sajjad Lone defeated | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=2009-05-16 | access-date=2009-06-03 }}</ref> | |||
[[File:Book Launch of Gilgit Baltistan And Its Saga of Unending Human Rights Violations by Alok Bansal, speaking at podium is Sajad Lone.jpg|thumb|Sajjad Gani Lone speaking at the book launch of "[[Gilgit-Baltistan|Gilgit Baltistan]] and its Saga of Unending Human Rights Violations" by Alok Bansal. (Also pictured is [[Ram Madhav]], National General Secretary, BJP and [[Syed Ata Hasnain|Lt Gen Ata Hasnain]]).]] | [[File:Book Launch of Gilgit Baltistan And Its Saga of Unending Human Rights Violations by Alok Bansal, speaking at podium is Sajad Lone.jpg|thumb|Sajjad Gani Lone speaking at the book launch of "[[Gilgit-Baltistan|Gilgit Baltistan]] and its Saga of Unending Human Rights Violations" by Alok Bansal. (Also pictured is [[Ram Madhav]], National General Secretary, BJP and [[Syed Ata Hasnain|Lt Gen Ata Hasnain]]).]] | ||
In [[2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election]], | In [[2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election]], Lone won [[Handwara Assembly constituency|Handwara assembly constituency]] in north Kashmir, by a margin of more than 5000 votes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/assembly/election-results-sajjad-lone-former-separatist-with-pakistani-wife-wins-in-kashmir-716953 |title=Election Results: Sajjad Lone, Former Separatist With Pakistani Wife, Wins in Kashmir |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> He was the only People's Conference candidate elected, on BJP quota, to the state legislative assembly.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2018-11-24 |title=Meet the separatist-turned-nationalist younger brother of PM Modi in J&K |url=https://theprint.in/politics/the-separatist-and-darling-of-kashmir-who-is-now-modis-younger-brother/153934/ |access-date=2022-05-21 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> His party JKPC led in all blocks of Handwara constituency including Rajwar, Ramhal and Magam. | ||
His party JKPC led in all blocks of Handwara constituency including Rajwar, Ramhal and Magam. | |||
==Opposition to the revocation of special status== | ==Opposition to the revocation of special status== | ||
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==Recognition== | ==Recognition== | ||
* Sajjad Lone featured in list of top 6 Indians of 2015 by Khaleej Times, UAE.<ref>{{ | * Sajjad Lone featured in list of top 6 Indians of 2015 by Khaleej Times, UAE.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/khaleej-times-profiles-six-indians-who-have-recently-made-a-mark-in-their-respective-fields |title=Khaleej Times profiles six Indians who have recently made a mark in their respective fields |first=Sadiq |last=Shaban |website=Khaleej Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/sajjad-lone-among-top-6-indians/194331.html |title=Sajjad Lone among top 6 Indians |author=Umer Maqbool |date=15 August 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924043310/https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/sajjad-lone-among-top-6-indians/194331.html |archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:58, 25 May 2022
Sajjad Gani Lone | |
|---|---|
| Former Spokesperson of People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration | |
| In office 24 October 2020 – 19 January 2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami |
| Member in J&K Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2015 - 2018 | |
| Minister for Social Welfare, ARI & Trainings and Science & Technology | |
| In office April 2016 – 19 June 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Governor's rule |
| Succeeded by | Governor's rule |
| Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Science & Technology | |
| In office 1 March 2015 – 7 January 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 March 1966 Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Political party | Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference |
| Other political affiliations | National Democratic Alliance (2014-2019) |
| Spouse(s) | Asma Khan Lone ( m. 2000) |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Parent(s) | Abdul Gani Lone (father) |
| Relatives | Shabnam Ghani Lone (sister) |
| Residence | Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce |
Sajjad Gani Lone (born 1966) is an Indian politician,[1] and former Member of the Legislative Assembly elected from the Handwara constituency. He is the chairman of Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference.
Early and personal life[edit | edit source]
Sajjad Lone was born on 9 December 1966.[2] Sajjad Gani Lone is the youngest son of Abdul Ghani Lone, who was assassinated in a rally in Srinagar in 2002.[3] He has a sister, Shabnam Ghani Lone, who is a lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.[4][5][6] He attended Burn Hall School in Srinagar and graduated from the University of Wales, College of Cardiff, UK in 1989.[2]
Sajjad Gani Lone is married to Asma Khan, daughter of the Pakistan-based pro-independence JKLF leader Amanullah Khan.[7][8][9] They have two sons.
Political career[edit | edit source]
Lone remained associated with the Hurriyat for a while in early 2000's but in 2004, after the assassination of his father, Lone became the chairman of People's Conference.[10]
Before he stood as an independent candidate in the 2009 Indian general election from the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, he in 2008, at the height of the Amarnath land transfer controversy, believed that the protests were a mass uprising against Indian rule and decided to boycott the Assembly elections.[11][12][13] He was defeated by the National Conference candidate Sharifuddin Shariq.[14]
In 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election, Lone won Handwara assembly constituency in north Kashmir, by a margin of more than 5000 votes.[15] He was the only People's Conference candidate elected, on BJP quota, to the state legislative assembly.[11] His party JKPC led in all blocks of Handwara constituency including Rajwar, Ramhal and Magam.
Opposition to the revocation of special status[edit | edit source]
Sajad Gani Lone has been vocal supporter of special status of Jammu & Kashmir. He was part of an-all party group formed for safeguarding Jammu and Kashmir's special status. Hours before BJP-led centre revoked the special status of the status by reading down the Article 370, Lone was put under house arrest. On 5 August, Lone was arrested by Jammu & Kashmir police and lodged in a jail in Srinagar. He was taken into police custody on 5 August 2019 and was freed from detention on 31 July 2020.[citation needed]
Recognition[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Lone Threat To The Big Two | Outlook India Magazine". www.outlookindia.com/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sajjad Gani Biography - About family, political life, awards won, history". Elections in India. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ↑ Thakur, Sankarshan (12 May 2009). "Off boycott coldstore, on steep uphill". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
- ↑ "Sibling rivalry: Farooq, Lone face stiff opposition from sisters | India News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Shabnam Lone". www.outlookindia.com/.
- ↑ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News". www.tribuneindia.com.
- ↑ "A Marriage Of Convenience | Outlook India Magazine". www.outlookindia.com/.
- ↑ "Big guns gather for Lone son's wedding". www.rediff.com.
- ↑ "Sajjad Lone's passport application in limbo". Deccan Herald. 21 May 2015.
- ↑ "Thousands rally to remember Ghani Lone". Daily Times. Media Times. 23 May 2005. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Meet the separatist-turned-nationalist younger brother of PM Modi in J&K". ThePrint. 24 November 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ↑ Blakely, Rhys (13 May 2009). "Tension in Kashmir as separatist leader Sajjad Lone stands in election ". Times Online. Times Newspapers. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
- ↑ "Sajjad's switchover". 25 April 2009 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "NC-Cong alliance sweeps J-K, Sajjad Lone defeated". The Hindu. 16 May 2009. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
- ↑ "Election Results: Sajjad Lone, Former Separatist With Pakistani Wife, Wins in Kashmir". NDTV.com.
- ↑ Shaban, Sadiq. "Khaleej Times profiles six Indians who have recently made a mark in their respective fields". Khaleej Times.
- ↑ Umer Maqbool (15 August 2015). "Sajjad Lone among top 6 Indians". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.