Assad Ullah Shah was the MLA from Kupwara constituency of Jammu and Kashmir from 1977 to 1983[1] and President of the National Conference of Kupwara and President of Muslim Conference of Kupwara for period of more than 30 years. He was also a member of the Quit Kashmir Movement and close to Sheikh Abdullah.
Assad Ullah Shah | |
|---|---|
| Member Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| Chief Minister | Sheikh Abdullah Farooq Abdullah |
| Constituency | Kupwara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kupwara Jammu and Kashmir (princely state) |
| Died | 2004 Kupwara Jammu and Kashmir |
| Political party | Jammu & Kashmir National Conference |
| Spouse | Bakhtawar Begum |
Political activism
editAssad Ullah Shah started his political career with the Quit Kashmir Movement. He was jailed for five years.[2] In 1977, he was elected to Member of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
He was also the chairman of Awqab jamia masjid management for period of 11 years and also constructed the jamia masjid kupwara town.
Deveplomental works
editDuring his tenure kupwara town/tehsil get District status.
References
edit- ^ "Kupwara". Outlook. 16 September 2002. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ^ "🗳️ Assad Ullah Shah, Kupwara Assembly Elections 1977 LIVE Results | Election Dates, Exit Polls, Leading Candidates & Parties | Latest News, Articles & Statistics | LatestLY.com". LatestLY. Retrieved 25 June 2021.