Rafiqul Islam (Indian politician)
Dr. Rafiqul Islam | |
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| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Khaleque |
| Constituency | Jania |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Khaleque |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Khaleque |
| Constituency | Jania |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rafiqul Islam 3 September 1979 Kalgachia, Barpeta, Assam, India |
| Political party | All India United Democratic Front |
| Alma mater |
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| Profession | Politician |
Dr. Rafiqul Islam is an Indian politician serving as a member of Assam Legislative Assembly from AIUDF since 2011. He got elected in 2021 with the highest margin of votes in the state of Assam from Jania constituency, he has also served as a guest professor in Gauhati University.[1] He is the Chief Whip of AIUDF Legislature party in the Assam Legislative Assembly, General Secretary and Spokesperson of AIUDF party. Besides politics, Dr. Islam is also an Islamic theologian graduated from prestigious Darul Uloom Deoband and holds the rank of secretary of Assam State Jamiat Ulama E Hind. According to ADR survey 2021, Islam is one of the most educated legislators in the Assam Assembly.[2][3] He was born in Kalgachia, Assam in 1979.[4][5][6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Who's Who". assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Himanta, AIUDF legislator most educated MLAs in present Assam house: Report | Association for Democratic Reforms". adrindia.org. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Himanta Biswa Sarma, Rafiqul Islam highest qualified MLAs in Assam". India Today NE. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Rafiqul Islam MLA Assam, Rafiqul Islam Biography
- ^ Jania Election Results 2016, Candidate list, Winner, Runner-up
- ^ Assam byelection results: BJP retains three assembly seats