Abdul Khaleque (Assam politician)
Abdul Khaleque (born 1 February 1971) is an Indian politician, journalist and writer belonging to Indian National Congress from Assam who is serving as the Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha representing Barpeta constituency[1] since 2019. Previously, he served as the Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from Jania Constituency from 2016 to 2019 and again from 2006 to 2011.
Abdul Khaleque | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 23 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sirajuddin Ajmal |
| Constituency | Barpeta, Assam |
| Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2016–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dr. Rafiqul Islam |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Rafiqul Islam |
| Constituency | Jania |
| In office 2006–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Asahaque Ali |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Rafiqul Islam |
| Constituency | Jania |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1971 Barbhitha, Assam, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Kamlani Khaleque (2011-present) |
| Children | 1 daughter 1 son |
| Parent(s) | Sohrab Ali (Father) Sabura Khatun(Mother) |
| Education | Gauhati University Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation |
| Alma mater | Bongaigaon College |
| Profession | Journalist, Writer, Politician |
As of 16 September, 2017 Source: [official sites] | |
Career edit
He has been elected to that legislative body twice: First in 2006 from the 44 no Jania, Barpeta district, and second from the same constituency in 2016. Khaleque is a member of the Indian National Congress.[2]
Khaleque has proposed that the government provincialize all venture schools,[3] condemned government drives to eviction of landless people from government land,[4] and opposed the proposed dissolution of the Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha.[5]
Education edit
Abdul Khaleque had completed his primary Education from Bartary LP school and Langla HS School. He became graduated from Bongaigaon College and then Completed MA from Gauhati University in Assamese literature. He has again done MA in International Relations.[6]
Social & Literacy Works edit
He is an education promoter as well as writer. His recent works are published in various books as well as his own books.[7]
Personal life edit
Khaleque had completed primary education at Bartary village under Barbhitha GP and later completed his graduation and PG from Bongaigaon college under Gauhati University. He has married Kamlani Khaleque and the couple has 2 children.
[8] He has been brutally trolled for a tweet where he said Lionel Messi was born in Indian state of Assam.
References edit
- ^ "Barpeta Lok Sabha Election Result 2019 Live, Barpeta Assembly and General Poll Results 2019 | IndiaToday". www.indiatoday.in. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
- ^ "Who's Who", assamassembly.gov.in (official page of the Assam Legislative Assembly).
- ^ Staff reporter, "Din in Assembly over Assam category – Himanta weighs venture future", The Times of India, July 22, 2016.
- ^ Staff reporter, "Cong alleges discrimination in eviction drives", The Assam Tribune Online, February 8, 2017.
- ^ Staff reporter, "Uproar in House over tea workers' wages Archived 6 April 2017 at the Wayback Machine", The Sentinel of Assam, March 1, 2017.
- ^ http://ceoassam.nic.in/election/ae2016/Affidavits/44/2-Abdul%20Khalek.pdf Official affitvit of Abdul Khaleque
- ^ http://www.myneta.info/assam2016/candidate.php?candidate_id=906 My Neta Abdul Khalque
- ^ http://charchapori.com/blog Archived 8 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine আব্দুল খালেক