Abdul Rahim Rather (born 1944) is an Indian politician from Jammu and Kashmir. He is currently serving as the speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. He is a seven time MLA representing the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party from Charar-i-Sharief Assembly constituency in Budgam district. He has served as a speaker and held several important ministries including finance in the previous National Conference governments.[1][2]
Abdul Rahim Rather | |
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| Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 November 2024 | |
| Deputy | Narinder Singh Raina |
| Preceded by | Nirmal Kumar Singh (State) |
| Constituency | Charari Sharif |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ghulam Nabi Lone |
| Constituency | Charari Sharif |
| In office 1977–2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Ghulam Nabi Lone |
| Constituency | Charari Sharif |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1944 (age 79–80) Badipora, Jammu and Kashmir, British India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education |
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| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editRather was born in Badipora village of Chadoora, Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. His father Ghulam Qadir Rather was a farmer. He completed his post graduation in political science in 1968 at University of Kashmir and later did L.L.B. in 1971 at Aligarh Muslim University. His son runs a software company.[3]
Career
editRather first won the 1977 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election from Charar-i-Sharief Assembly constituency as a candidate of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. He was later elected for another five terms consecutively winning the 1983, 1987, 1996, 2002 and 2008 elections. In 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election, he lost to Ghulam Nabi Lone of JKPDP to end his over 30 years hold on the constituency.[1][4]
In 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections, he was elected for his 7th term in Jammu and Kashmir's legislature.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "J&K election results: Abdul Rahim Rather's defeat ends record 36-year stint". Financialexpress. 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "No room for commercial taxes evasion: J-K Finance Minister". The Indian Express. 2011-12-18. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather(Jammu & Kashmir National Conference):Constituency- CHARAR-I-SHARIEF(BUDGAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "Abdul Rahim Rather's defeat ends record 36-year stint in J&K Assembly". The Economic Times. 2014-12-23. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "NCs Ab Rahim Rather, Ali Mohd Sagar make it to Assembly for record 7th term". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 2024-10-15.