Masood Akhtar is an Indian politician and a member of 17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh of India. He represents the Saharanpur constituency of Uttar Pradesh and is a member of the Samajwadi Party.[1][2]
Masood Akhtar | |
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MLA in 17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh | |
In office March 2017 – March 2022 | |
Preceded by | Jagpal |
Constituency | Saharanpur |
Personal details | |
Born | Bhaupur, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India | 18 April 1962
Political party | Samajwadi Party |
Parent | Aslam[1] |
Residence(s) | Block-A, Darulshafa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
Education | Bachelor of Arts |
Alma mater | Aligarh Muslim University[1] |
Occupation | MLA |
Profession | Politician[1] |
Early life and education
editAkhtar was born 18 April 1962 in Bhaupur village of Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh to his father Aslam. In 1986, he married Shama Parveen, they have two sons and two daughters. He belongs to Backward Class (Muslim Garha) community. In 1982, he attended Aligarh Muslim University and attained Bachelor of Arts degree.[3][1]
Political career
editAkhtar has been a member of the 17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh. Since 2017, he has represented the Saharanpur constituency and won elections from the Indian National Congress. He joined Samajwadi party with Imran Masood just before one month of 18th Legislative Assembly election of Uttar Pradesh (2022).
In 17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh (2017) elections, he was elected MLA from Saharanpur by defeating Bahujan Samaj Party candidate Jagpal by a margin of 12,324 votes.[4]
Posts held
edit# | From | To | Position | Comments |
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01 | March 2017 | Incumbent | Member, 17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Candidate affidavit". my neta.info.
- ^ "Saharanpur Election Results 2017: Masood Akhtar of Congress Wins". News18. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (UPLA): Member info". Official Website of Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "Saharanpur Assembly Constituency Election Result – Legislative Assembly Constituency". resultuniversity.com. Retrieved 24 May 2020.