Pirzada Farooq Ahmed Shah
Pirzada Farooq Ahmed Shah | |
|---|---|
| Member of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 8 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Abass Wani |
| Constituency | Gulmarg |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Jammu & Kashmir National Conference |
| Profession | Politician |
Pirzada Farooq Ahmed Shah is an Indian politician from Jammu & Kashmir. He is a Member of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly from 2024, representing Gulmarg Assembly constituency as an Member of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference party.[1][2]
Early Life and Career
Pirzada Farooq Ahmed Shah was born and raised in Jammu and Kashmir. Before transitioning to politics, he had a successful career in the bureaucracy, serving in various capacities within the Jammu and Kashmir government. His roles in the administrative sector laid the foundation for his later work in public service.
Political Career
Farooq Ahmed Shah entered politics after retiring from the civil services. He became a member of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), one of the major political parties in the region. Shah is known for contesting elections in the Gulmarg constituency, where he has been a key player in the region’s political landscape.
In the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Shah contested from the Gulmarg constituency as a candidate for JKNC. He ran against Ghulam Hassan Mir of the Apni Party, a prominent rival in the region. The constituency is one of the battlegrounds in the Kashmir Valley, and his candidacy reflects the significant role bureaucrats are playing in local politics.
Contributions and Legacy
As a former bureaucrat, Shah’s experience in governance has provided him with insights into public administration, which he has sought to apply in his political career. His focus has been on development, governance, and public welfare in Jammu and Kashmir.
Personal Life
Farooq Ahmed Shah is married and resides in Jammu and Kashmir.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Gulmarg Election Result 2024 LIVE Update: Assembly Winner, Leading, MLA, Margin, Candidates". News18. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Gulmarg Constituency Election Results 2024: Gulmarg Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
3. “J&K Assembly Polls 2024: Former Ministers, Legislators, Bureaucrats Lock Horns in Final Phase.” ETV Bharat. Accessed October 8, 2024. 4. “Pirzada Farooq Ahmed Shah Contesting in Gulmarg.” Local News Sources. Accessed October 2024.