Abdul Majid Wani (born 1958) is an Indian politician from Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir. He has served as the member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly for the Doda Assembly constituency. Wani represented the constituency in 2002 and 2008.[2]
Abdul Majid Wani | |
|---|---|
| Member of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2002–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Khalid Najib Suharwardy |
| Constituency | Doda (Vidhan Sabha constituency) |
| In office 2008–2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Shakti Raj Parihar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 (age 65–66)[1] Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Political party | Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (formerly) |
| Profession | Politician |
Career
editAbdul Majid Wani began his political career as an independent candidate, winning his first election in 2002 by defeating Khalid Najib Suharwardy of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. He later joined the Indian National Congress and was re-elected in 2008. During his tenure, he served as Minister of State in coalition governments led by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Jammu and Kashmir National Conference.[3]
In the 2014 assembly elections, Wani lost to Shakti Raj Parihar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking the BJP's first victory in the Doda constituency. Despite the loss, he remained an active political figure. In 2024, he contested elections as a candidate of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP).[4]
References
edit- ^ "Abdul Majid Wani(Democratic Progressive Azad Party):Constituency- DODA(DODA)". MyNeta. 1 January 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Abdul Majid Wani Performance in Doda Assembly Elections 2024: Vote Margins & Live Trends – India TV News". India TV News. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Former Cabinet Minister & General Secretary JKPCC Abdul Majid Wani during inauguration of Electric Vehicles Showroom at Doda". Daily Excelsior. 19 August 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Minister for PWD, Abdul Majid Wani laying foundation stone of a road at Doda on Wednesday". Daily Excelsior. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2024.