Dr. Mustafa Kamal, the Abdullah who rooted for J&K’s pre-1953 position, dies in Srinagar
Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, a senior National Conference leader and brother of Farooq Abdullah, has passed away in Srinagar at age 84. Kamal was a prominent political figure known for his vocal advocacy for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's pre-1953 constitutional status.
Why it matters
His death marks the passing of a key figure in the Abdullah political dynasty and a vocal critic of the constitutional changes regarding Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, 84, the Abdullah who rooted for J&K’s pre-1953 position, passed away after a brief spell of illness on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) in Srinagar. He was the younger brother of National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah and uncle of J&K Chief MInister Omar Abdullah.
A spokesman of National Conference (NC) announced about the death of Kamal, who was being treated in a private hospital in Srinagar.
“Uncle Mustafa had been unwell for some months but took a turn for the worse four days ago. He put up a brave fight, holding on against the odds. The doctors and staff treating him were amazing, but Allah called him for his final journey. May Allah grant uncle Mustafa the highest place in Jannat,” said Mr. Abdullah, in a post on X.
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