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Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKN)

The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKN) is one of the major political party in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, headed by Sheikh Abdullah in 1947 at the time of Indian Independence. After his death, the party was led by his son Farooq Abdullah and presently, it is headed by Omar Abdullah, son of Farooq Abdullah.

The earlier name of the party was All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, founded by Sheikh Abdullah in October, 1932. Later on June 11, 1939, it was renamed as All Jammu and Kashmir National Conference.

In the post independence era, JKN has ruled the state of Jammu and Kashmir independently for most of the period. It was out of power for the periods between 1984-1987 and 2003-2008.It formed an alliance with INC and won the elections in 1997. In last state assembly elections held during December, 2008, JKNC emerged as the single largest party, winning 28 seats. With post poll alliance with INC, JKNC formed the coalition government headed by Omar Abdullah (January 05, 2009)

In 2009 General Elections, JKNC contested the elections in alliance with Congress and won the three seats it contested.

President: Omar Abdullah

Symbol: Plough