Nasir Aslam Wani
Nasir Aslam Wani | |
|---|---|
 Wani at Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Srinagar in 2013 | |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2008–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Muhammed Shafi Bhat |
| Succeeded by | Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari |
| Constituency | Amira Kadal |
| Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, PHE & Tourism | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 August 1964 Srinagar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (since 1998) |
| Spouse |
Samia Nasir (m. 1990) |
| Children | Saadat and Sarmad (sons) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Nasir Aslam Wani (born 31 August 1964) is an Indian politician from the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and belongs to the National Conference party.
He has served the State as the Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Housing & Urban Development, PHE, Revenue & Relief and later taking on responsibility for the Minister of State Home department as an additional portfolio.[1]
Wani is presently the Provincial President of National Conference for Kashmir and Constituency Incharge for Kupwara.[2][3] He is the grandson of politician, late Ghulam Nabi Wani Sogami.[4] He contested elections in 2008 from Amirakadal Constituency. Nasir Aslam Wani was appointed as advisor to chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir in October 2024,soon after the government formation in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Political career
[edit]Nasir Aslam Wani was involved with various NGOs for social work. He joined the Youth National Conference in 1998 and was nominated as Central Secretary. He worked as the Provincial Secretary of Kashmir Province and was also a member of the Central Working Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference.[5]
Amirakadal Constituency
[edit]At Amirakadal, Nasir got 3922 votes against 3103 of his rival Parvez Ahmad of PDP.[6]
Ministry
[edit]Wani was elected as a member of J&K Legislative Assembly in 2008 General Elections from Amirakadal Constituency; inducted in the Council of Ministers headed by Mr. Omar Abdullah as Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, PHE, Tourism and Revenue & Relief on 11 July 2009.[7]
Home Ministry
[edit]Wani was given an additional charge of the Home Department.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "NASIR ASLAM WANI(JKNC):Constituency- Amirakadal(SRINAGAR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". Myneta.info. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Nasir Aslam Wani Sogami goes home". Kashmir Life. 2 November 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ "Nasir Sogami Re-elected as Provincial President for JKNC". Greater Kashmir. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ "Tributes paid to Sogami on 28th anniversary". Greater Kashmir. 25 July 2009. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "WHO'S WHO 2009" (PDF). Jklegislativeassembly.nic.in. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Honorable Nasir Aslam Wani (Sogami), MLA Amira Kadal, Srinagar". Jknc.in. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Acid-attack victim appointed to school education department". News18. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Nasir Aslam Wani given additional responsibility of Home dept in J&K". www.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 26 April 2011.