Attaullah Sohrawardi was an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC). He served as the member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Doda constituency in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir from 1987 to 1996.[1]
Maulana Attaullah Sohrawardi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1987–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Position vacant (results withheld in 1983 elections) |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Majid Wani |
| Constituency | Doda |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Jammu & Kashmir National Conference |
Political career
editIn the 1987 elections, Sohrawardi contested as a candidate of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference. He achieved a landslide victory, securing 92.46% of the total votes cast in the Doda constituency. He received 29,232 votes, while his nearest rival, Chuni Lal of the Lok Dal, managed only 1,395 votes. This significant margin reflected strong support for Sohrawardi and his party in the region.[2][3]
Election Results
edit| Year | Party | Votes | Percentage | Opponent | Opponent's Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Jammu & Kashmir National Conference | 29,232 | 92.46% | Chuni Lal (Lokdal) | 1,395 | 27,837 |
References
edit- ^ "Vidhan Sabha / 1987 / Jammu & Kashmir / Doda". IndiaVotes. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Doda Assembly Constituency Election Result". Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "🗳️ Attaullah Sohrawardi winner in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 1987: LIVE Results & Latest News: Election Dates, Polling Schedule, Election Results & Live Election Updates". LatestLY. Retrieved 28 November 2024.