Can you provide some background information on the political party that Mufti Mohammad Sayeed belonged to?
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Sure, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed primarily belonged to a political party known as the PDP (People's Democratic Party). It is a regional political party based in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The party was founded by Burhanuddin Wani in 1999, but after his assassination in 1990, the party was led by several other leaders before Mufti Mohammad Sayeed became its president in 1996.

The PDP was formed as a political arm of the pro-India faction of the Hurriyat Conference. The party's ideology is generally considered to be centrist, with a commitment to Jammu and Kashmir's state autonomy and a pro-Jammu orientation. The PDP has been in power in Jammu and Kashmir, both under governorship and chief ministership, frequently in coalition with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed played a significant role in the PDP, as he was the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir for a total of thirty-two months between 2002 and 2005 and then again from 2015 until his death in 2016. He was also the first elected chief minister of a full five-year term after statehood was granted to the newly created state in 1954.
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Can you provide some background information on the political party that Mufti Mohammad Sayeed belonged to?
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Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was a prominent Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, a state in India, on two occasions. He was a founding member of the Jammu & Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP), a major political party in the region.

The PDP was founded in 1999 by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and his daughter, Mehbooba Mufti, with the objective of addressing the political needs of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and seeking a peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict in the region. The party has a strong base in the Kashmir Valley and has advocated for self-rule and greater autonomy for the state within the Indian Union while maintaining a secular and democratic outlook.

The PDP has been in power in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in coalition with other political parties, including the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Mufti Mohammad Sayeed served as Chief Minister from 2002 to 2005 and then again from 2015 until his death in 2016. Following his death, his daughter, Mehbooba Mufti, took over as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

The PDP has faced challenges in recent years, particularly in navigating the complex political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir and addressing the concerns of various regional, ethnic, and religious groups. The party has also faced criticism for its handling of certain issues, including human rights concerns and the implementation of development projects in the region. Nonetheless, it remains an important political force in Jammu and Kashmir and continues to advocate for a peaceful and just resolution to the region's ongoing political challenges.
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