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The
All-Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference was formed in
1932 by
Sheikh Abdullah and other prominent leaders. It aimed to represent the political interests of Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir and advocated for greater political rights and autonomy for the people of the region. Initially focused on Muslim representation, the Muslim Conference later evolved into the
National Conference in 1939 under Sheikh Abdullah's leadership to broaden its secular appeal.
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1.
Sheikh Abdullah, also known as the "Lion of Kashmir," was the founding leader of the
All-Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference.
2. The Muslim Conference was created to address the political and social aspirations of Muslims in the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir during the British colonial era.
3. In
1939, Sheikh Abdullah restructured the
Muslim Conference into the
National Conference, aiming to include all religious communities in its movement for political reform.
4. The formation of the National Conference was a pivotal moment in Kashmir's political history, leading to Sheikh Abdullah's prominent role in post-independence Jammu and Kashmir politics.
5. The
National Conference became the dominant political force in Jammu and Kashmir and played a key role in shaping the region's political future after India’s independence.