Mehbooba Mufti is an Indian politician and the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. She is the daughter of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, a prominent political figure who founded the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mehbooba became the first woman to hold the office of Chief Minister in the state when she assumed the role in April 2016. As a leader, Mehbooba Mufti has focused on issues such as development, peace, and reconciliation in the region. Her tenure was marked by efforts to address the challenges faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the context of ongoing conflict and political instability.