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'''Sakina Itoo''' (born 5 December 1970<ref name="indiatvnews.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/politics/national/muslim-women-candidates-from-kashmir-valley-contesting-elections-23053.html|title=At a glance: 9 Muslim women candidates from Kashmir valley contesting J&K assembly polls | '''Sakina Itoo''' (born 5 December 1970<ref name="indiatvnews.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/politics/national/muslim-women-candidates-from-kashmir-valley-contesting-elections-23053.html|title=At a glance: 9 Muslim women candidates from Kashmir valley contesting J&K assembly polls|date=29 November 2014|website=www.indiatvnews.com}}</ref>) is a [[Kashmiris|Kashmiri]] politician and the former member of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council]]. A member of [[Jammu and Kashmir National Conference]], she represented [[Noorabad (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noorabad]] twice in 1996 and 2008.<ref name="dnaindia.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-jammu-and-kashmir-minister-sakina-itoo-files-nomination-from-noorabad-2034851|title=Jammu and Kashmir minister Sakina Itoo files nomination from Noorabad|date=13 November 2014|website=DNA India}}</ref> In 1999, she was appointed as a minister for Social Welfare and Administrative Reforms, Inspections, Trainings & Grievances (ARI, Trainings).<ref name="jkaritrainings.nic.in">{{Cite web|url=http://jkaritrainings.nic.in/minister_social_welfare.html|title=Administrative Refirms, Inspections, Trainings & Grievances Department - Government of Jammu & Kashmir|website=jkaritrainings.nic.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://jkgad.nic.in/pdf/Farooq.pdf |title=Cabinet Minister - general administration department |website=jkgad.nic.in}}</ref> | ||
The president of National Congress for [[Kashmir Valley|South Kashmir]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/Dr--Farooq--Omar-express-solidarity-with-Sakina-Itoo-25996|title=Dr. Farooq, Omar express solidarity with Sakina Itoo|date=26 April 2018|website=KNS}}</ref> she was the only woman to serve in Kashmir's [[Head of government|state cabinet ministry]] in 2008 when [[Omar Abdullah]] was incumbent to the post of chief minister.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140331/nation-politics/article/video-jammu-and-kashmir-minister-invoking-religion-votes-goes-viral|title=Video of Jammu and Kashmir minister invoking religion for votes goes viral|date=31 March 2014|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> | The president of National Congress for [[Kashmir Valley|South Kashmir]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/Dr--Farooq--Omar-express-solidarity-with-Sakina-Itoo-25996|title=Dr. Farooq, Omar express solidarity with Sakina Itoo|date=26 April 2018|website=KNS}}</ref> she was the only woman to serve in Kashmir's [[Head of government|state cabinet ministry]] in 2008 when [[Omar Abdullah]] was incumbent to the post of chief minister.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140331/nation-politics/article/video-jammu-and-kashmir-minister-invoking-religion-votes-goes-viral|title=Video of Jammu and Kashmir minister invoking religion for votes goes viral|date=31 March 2014|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> | ||
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She was born to [[Wali Mohammad Itoo]], speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on 5 December 1970 in [[Kulgam]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name="kashmirlife.net"/> She did her [[Higher Secondary School Certificate|intermediate]] from the [[Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education]] in 1991.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://myneta.info/jk2014/candidate.php?candidate_id=200|title=Miss Sakina Itoo (JKNC):Constituency- Noorabad (Kulgam) - Affidavit Information of Candidate|website=myneta.info}}</ref> Later, she started her [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MBBS]] practice, [[professional degree]] in medicine, but left midway amidst of her father's killing in 1990 and subsequently joined politics.<ref name="kashmirlife.net"/> | She was born to [[Wali Mohammad Itoo]], speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on 5 December 1970 in [[Kulgam]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name="kashmirlife.net"/> She did her [[Higher Secondary School Certificate|intermediate]] from the [[Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education]] in 1991.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://myneta.info/jk2014/candidate.php?candidate_id=200|title=Miss Sakina Itoo (JKNC):Constituency- Noorabad (Kulgam) - Affidavit Information of Candidate|website=myneta.info}}</ref> Later, she started her [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MBBS]] practice, [[professional degree]] in medicine, but left midway amidst of her father's killing in 1990 and subsequently joined politics.<ref name="kashmirlife.net"/> | ||
During her political career, she served as a minister | During her political career, she served as a minister in several departments such as deputy minister for [[education]] in 1996, state minister for Social Welfare, and Public Works.<ref name="kashmirlife.net">{{Cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/personality-26689/|title=Personality|date=25 March 2013|website=Kashmir Life}}</ref> Later, she was appointed as a minister of Tourism and served the department until 2002.<ref name="jkaritrainings.nic.in"/> In 2002, she lost election from her assembly constituency<ref name="dnaindia.com"/> and was later nominated for [[Member of Legislative Council]] post by the party in 2004.<ref name="jkaritrainings.nic.in"/> | ||
== Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
In [[2014 Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections|2014 state assembly election campaign]], her alleged video clip which was heavenly circulated by the [[internet users]] across the [[social media]] networks caught [[news media]] attention forcing an old man from [[Kulgam district]] "to swear in the name of Allah"<ref>{{Cite | In [[2014 Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections|2014 state assembly election campaign]], her alleged video clip which was heavenly circulated by the [[internet users]] across the [[social media]] networks caught [[news media]] attention forcing an old man from [[Kulgam district]] "to swear in the name of Allah"<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/videos/politics/alerts-1910-677428.html|title=J&K minister Sakina seen in a video forcing an old man to vote for her|website=News18|date=30 March 2014|accessdate=1 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/video-shows-nc-leader-asking-for-support-in-the-name-of-religion/story-MvYHfw6g0fVm56pgdZrteI.html|title=Video shows NC leader asking for support in the name of religion|date=30 March 2014|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> and to take auth of the [[quran]] to vote for her. Her video (election campaign) was reportedly considered a violation of [[Election Commission of India's Model Code of Conduct|Model Code of Conduct]]. National Congress, her party declined to accept the violation citing "there was absolutely nothing wrong with it". The clip was subsequently reported to the [[Election Commission of India]] by the opposition [[Mainstream|mainstream party]], PDP.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/jammu-and-kashmir/story/viral-facebook-video-shows-jk-minister-forcing-voter-to-support-her-186859-2014-03-30|title=Viral Facebook video shows J&K minister Sakina Itoo forcing voter to support her|date=30 March 2014|website=India Today}}</ref> | ||
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Sakina Itoo | |
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| Minister for Social Welfare | |
| In office 2008–2014 | |
| Governor | Narinder Nath Vohra |
| Chief Minister | Omar Abdullah |
| Member Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2009–2015 | |
| Governor | Narinder Nath Vohra |
| Chief Minister | Omar Abdullah |
| Constituency | Noorabad |
| Member Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1996–2002 | |
| Governor | Girish Chandra Saxena |
| Chief Minister | Farooq Abdullah |
| Constituency | Noorabad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 December 1970 Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Political party | Jammu and Kashmir National Conference |
| Parent(s) |
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| Education | Intermediate |
Sakina Itoo (born 5 December 1970[1]) is a Kashmiri politician and the former member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council. A member of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, she represented Noorabad twice in 1996 and 2008.[2] In 1999, she was appointed as a minister for Social Welfare and Administrative Reforms, Inspections, Trainings & Grievances (ARI, Trainings).[3][4]
The president of National Congress for South Kashmir,[5] she was the only woman to serve in Kashmir's state cabinet ministry in 2008 when Omar Abdullah was incumbent to the post of chief minister.[6]
Biography[edit | edit source]
She was born to Wali Mohammad Itoo, speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on 5 December 1970 in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir.[7] She did her intermediate from the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education in 1991.[8] Later, she started her MBBS practice, professional degree in medicine, but left midway amidst of her father's killing in 1990 and subsequently joined politics.[7]
During her political career, she served as a minister in several departments such as deputy minister for education in 1996, state minister for Social Welfare, and Public Works.[7] Later, she was appointed as a minister of Tourism and served the department until 2002.[3] In 2002, she lost election from her assembly constituency[2] and was later nominated for Member of Legislative Council post by the party in 2004.[3]
Controversies[edit | edit source]
In 2014 state assembly election campaign, her alleged video clip which was heavenly circulated by the internet users across the social media networks caught news media attention forcing an old man from Kulgam district "to swear in the name of Allah"[9][10] and to take auth of the quran to vote for her. Her video (election campaign) was reportedly considered a violation of Model Code of Conduct. National Congress, her party declined to accept the violation citing "there was absolutely nothing wrong with it". The clip was subsequently reported to the Election Commission of India by the opposition mainstream party, PDP.[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "At a glance: 9 Muslim women candidates from Kashmir valley contesting J&K assembly polls". www.indiatvnews.com. 29 November 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Jammu and Kashmir minister Sakina Itoo files nomination from Noorabad". DNA India. 13 November 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Administrative Refirms, Inspections, Trainings & Grievances Department - Government of Jammu & Kashmir". jkaritrainings.nic.in.
- ↑ "Cabinet Minister - general administration department" (PDF). jkgad.nic.in.
- ↑ "Dr. Farooq, Omar express solidarity with Sakina Itoo". KNS. 26 April 2018.
- ↑ "Video of Jammu and Kashmir minister invoking religion for votes goes viral". Deccan Chronicle. 31 March 2014.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Personality". Kashmir Life. 25 March 2013.
- ↑ "Miss Sakina Itoo (JKNC):Constituency- Noorabad (Kulgam) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info.
- ↑ "J&K minister Sakina seen in a video forcing an old man to vote for her". News18. 30 March 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ↑ "Video shows NC leader asking for support in the name of religion". Hindustan Times. 30 March 2014.
- ↑ "Viral Facebook video shows J&K minister Sakina Itoo forcing voter to support her". India Today. 30 March 2014.