Shoaib Iqbal
Shoaib Iqbal | |
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Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 12 February 2020 | |
Preceded by | Asim Ahmed Khan |
Constituency | Matia Mahal |
In office 1993–2013 | |
Succeeded by | Asim Ahmed Khan |
Constituency | Matia Mahal |
Personal details | |
Born | Delhi, India | 1 May 1958
Citizenship | Indian |
Political party | Aam Aadmi Party (2020 – present) |
Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress and (others) |
Children | Aaley Mohammad Iqbal , Ahmed Hasan Iqbal |
Alma mater | Anglo Arabic Senior Secondary School , Zakir Hussain College |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession |
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Religion | Islam |
Shoaib Iqbal (born 1 May 1958) is an Indian politician and a member of Delhi Legislative Assembly. He is 6 times MLA from Matia Mahal (Vidhan Sabha constituency).[1][2]
Political career
Shoaib Iqbal was active in student politics during his college days, and was the Secretary at the "Zakir Husain Students Union". He is dearly loved and respected by the people of Matia Mahal. Shoaib contested his first election in 1993 on Janata Dal ticket. Later, he joined Janata Dal (United) and headed Minority Morcha of the Party. In 2014, he joined Indian National Congress party and subsequently won Delhi Legislative Assembly elections from Matia Mahal (Vidhan Sabha constituency) for five terms in 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013.[3] Shoaib was defeated by Asim Ahmed Khan of Aam Aadmi Party in 2015 Assembly Elections.[4] In 2020, Shoaib Iqbal joined the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, right before 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly election.[5] He also served as Deputy Speaker of Delhi Legislative Assembly.[6]
Positions held
# | From | To | Position | Party | Comments |
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01 | 1993 | 1998 | MLA, 1st Delhi Assembly | Janata Dal | Elected |
02 | 1994 | 1995 | Member, Committee on Privileges[7] | Janata Dal | Appointed |
03 | 1995 | 1997 | Member, Committee on Assembly Rules[8] | Janata Dal | Appointed |
04 | 1996 | 1999 | Member, Business Advisory Committee[9] | Janata Dal | Appointed |
05 | 1998 | 1999 | Member, Committee on Private Member's Bills & Resolution[10] | Janata Dal | Appointed |
06 | 1998 | 2003 | MLA, 2nd Delhi Assembly | Janata Dal (United) | Elected |
07 | 1999 | 2003 | Member, Business Advisory Committee[9] | Janata Dal (United) | Appointed |
08 | 2000 | 2003 | Member, Committee on Assembly Rules[8] | Janata Dal (United) | Appointed |
09 | 2003 | 2008 | MLA, 3rd Delhi Assembly | Janata Dal (Secular) | Elected |
10 | 2003 | 2004 | Member, Committee on Private Member's Bills & Resolution[10] | Janata Dal (Secular) | Appointed |
11 | 2004 | 2008 | Deputy Speaker, Delhi Legislative Assembly[11] | Janata Dal (Secular) | Appointed |
12 | 2008 | 2013 | MLA, 4th Delhi Assembly | Lok Janshakti Party | Elected |
13 | 2009 | 2010 | Member, Committee on Environment[12] | Janata Dal (Secular) | Appointed |
14 | 2013 | 2014 | MLA, 5th Delhi Assembly[11] | Janata Dal (United) | Elected |
15 | 2020 | - | MLA, 7th Delhi Assembly[13] | Aam Aadmi Party | Elected |
16 | 2020 | - | Chairman: Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Civic Amenities related PWD, Jal Board, Power & Flood Control[14] | Aam Aadmi Party | Appointed |
Electoral performance
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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AAP | Shoaib Iqbal | 67,282 | 75.96 | +16.73 | |
BJP | Ravinder Gupta | 17,041 | 19.24 | +7.91 | |
INC | Mirza Javed Ali | 3,409 | 3.85 | −22.90 | |
BSP | Tej Ram | 223 | 0.25 | −0.24 | |
NOTA | None of the above | 216 | 0.24 | −0.01 | |
Majority | 50,241 | 56.72 | +24.24 | ||
Turnout | 88,590 | 70.43 | +1.12 | ||
AAP hold | Swing | +16.73 |
Personal life
Shoaib Iqbal was married in 1960 and having two sons Aaley Muhammad Iqbal and Ahmed Hasan Iqbal. Aaley Muhammad Iqbal is the MCD Councilor from Delhi Gate.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Matia Mahal Election Result 2020 Live Updates: Shoaib Iqbal (AAP) Wins". News18. 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Shoaib Iqbal". Delhi Assembly. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "JD(U) leader Shoaib Iqbal joins Congess | India News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Delhi election results: Veteran legislator Shoaib Iqbal finally loses". India Today.
- ^ KN Mishra, Alok. "Delhi Congress' popular Muslim face Shoaib Iqbal joins AAP | Delhi News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "AAP MLA Shoaib Iqbal appointed as Delhi Assembly speaker temporarily". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Delhi Legislative Assembly". delhiassembly.nic.in.
- ^ a b "RULES COMMITTEE". delhiassembly.nic.in.
- ^ a b "BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE". delhiassembly.nic.in.
- ^ a b "COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILL & RESOLUTION". delhiassembly.nic.in.
- ^ a b "Shoaib Iqbal". delhiassembly.nic.in.
- ^ "Delhi Legislative Assembly". delhiassembly.nic.in.
- ^ "Shoaib Iqbal Election Result 2020 Matia Mahal LIVE Updates | Delhi Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) Election Results AAP Candidate Shoaib Iqbal Matia Mahal Seat - Politics News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Delhi Assembly Committees". delhiassembly.nic.in.
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