Abdul Haq Khan (advocate)

For the Pakistani politician, see Abdul Haq Khan.

Abdul Haq Khan ^[1] is a Kashmiri politician, lawyer, and former Minister for Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj and Law & Justice,^[2][3] Jammu and Kashmir under PDP-BJP coalition government. He was Member of Legislative Assembly representing Lolab constituency at the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly from January 2009 to November 2018. He is associated with Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party.

Abdul Haq Khan
Member of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
In office 2008–2018
Personal details
Born	10 March 1950 Diver Anderbugh Lolab Valley, Kupwara
Political party	Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party
Residence(s)	Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Occupation	Politician
Website	jkpdp.org

Abdul Haq Khan was born in Diver Anderbugh village of Lolab Valley. He has studied B.A. LLB from Kashmir University which he completed in 1977.^[4]

In 2014 Assembly elections, Khan was elected for the second time by defeating Qaiser Jamsheed Lone of National Conference by a margin of 2870 votes.^[5]

Khan is a critic of the liquor trend in Kashmir.^[6]

On 6 January 2019 when his security was withdrawn by the Government, Khan blamed BJP for the same.^[7]

In November, 2022 Khan disassociated himself from the PDP and political affairs in general due to health issues.^[8][9] However, Khan rejoined the PDP in August 2024 shortly before the assembly elections. ^[10][11] During General Election to Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir 2024 Khan's son Waqar - ul - Haq Khan replaced him as a candidate for Lolab assembly segment as Khan developed severe health issues and survived a heart attack.^[12][13]

References

1. ADR. "Abdul Haq Khan(JKPDP):Constituency- LOLAB(KUPWARA) – Affidavit Information of Candidate". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
2. "J&K Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Law & Justice, Abdul Haq Khan calling on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh at New Delhi". www.dailyexcelsior.com. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
3. "Haq Khan calls on Chhattisgarh CM to discuss issues of JK students". Kashmir Life. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
4. "Affidavit submitted to Chief Electoral Officer, JK during 2014 JK Assembly Elections" (PDF). 12 November 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
5. Excelsior, Daily (23 March 2019). "Picturesque Lolab fumes against Haq Khan". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
6. "Advocate Abdul Haq Khan". Kashmir Life. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
7. News Desk (6 January 2019). "Government withdraws security from former PDP Minister Haq Khan". Free Press Kashmir. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
8. PTI (6 November 2022). "PDP leader Abdul Haq Khan resigns from party". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
9. Network, KL News (20 August 2024). "Abdul Haq Khan Survives Heart Attack, Hospitalised". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
10. "Former J-K minister Abdul Haq Khan rejoins PDP after two years". The Economic Times. 20 August 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
11. Desk, GK Web (20 August 2024). "Former minister Adv Abdul Haq Khan rejoins PDP". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 24 September 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
12. RAHEEM, TARIQUE (14 September 2024). "PDP true saviour of people: Waqar- ul- Haq Khan". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
13. Network, KL News (20 August 2024). "Abdul Haq Khan Survives Heart Attack, Hospitalised". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 24 September 2024.