Mehbooba Sayed - A Lifestory

A key player in Indian politics, this woman has made her mark, especially in the troubled area of Jammu and Kashmir. She comes from a powerful family; her dad was the state's top leader. Her career shows the close link between her family and the state's complicated past. Taking over as the state's leader in 2016 after her father died was a big turning point. She led during a time of huge political and social changes, a period that reminds some of the intense events shown in movies like "The Kashmir Files," but from a very different point of view. Her time as leader, from 2016 to 2018, was tough. She had to deal with the problems caused by the 2016 Uri attacks and the rising tension afterward. People had different opinions about how well she did, but her backers say she tried to talk things through and keep the peace. People who worked with her called her a strong and determined leader who could handle hard situations, but opinions on her work are mixed. She comes from a family that's been a big part of the state's politics for a long time. Her life shows both the chances and the problems women face in Indian politics. Her political story is one of both wins and problems, and it's still being written as the area struggles to find its place and goals. Whether you like her work or not, her effect on Jammu and Kashmir's politics is clear and continues to shape things today.