SaralnamaDarakhshan Andrabi sent peace boats to Pakistan on Valentine's Day in 2008. She founded the Socialist Democratic Party. By 2014, Andrabi joined BJP. She contested Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections but lost. In, she became J&K's Waqf Board chief. Last week, parties demanded her resignation over an Ashoka emblem plaque at Hazratbal shrine. Andrabi, born Kounsar Jan in Kulgam, has a doctorate in Urdu. She led campaigns like 'Vote for India'. Some BJP members criticize her controversial statements. Others praise her decisive work style. The emblem row has fueled criticism, but central leadership supports her. (Updated 17 Sep 2025, 16:06 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Darakhshan Andrabi sent peace boats to Pakistan on Valentine's Day in 2008
- She founded the Socialist Democratic Party
- By 2014, Andrabi joined BJP