Atif Arif Aqueel is an Indian politician.[1] He is the current member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative assembly from Bhopal Uttar Assembly constituency and a member of the Indian National Congress party.[2][3][4]

Atif Arif Aqueel
Member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
2023–Incumbent
ConstituencyBhopal
Personal details
Political partyIndian National Congress
ParentArif Aqueel (father)

Early life

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He is the son of the Arif Aqueel, a veteran Congress leader and the first Muslim MLA elected from Bhopal in independent India. Following his father’s legacy, Atif is working to address community issues, focusing on development, social welfare, and minority rights. In the recent elections, he filed an affidavit disclosing his assets, which include various properties and vehicles, reflecting his commitment to transparency as a public servant.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "MLA of Bhopal Uttar, Madhya Pradesh". Votesmart India. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Madhya Pradesh 2023: Atif Arif Aqueel (Winner), Bhopal Uttar (Bhopal)". myneta.info National Election Watch. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Atif Arif Aqueel, Bhopal-uttar". ABPLive. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Madhya Pradesh: Congress' Muslim candidates win from Bhopal's Central and North seats". The Times of India. 3 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Atif Arif Aqueel". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 8 November 2024.