Shah Faruk Anwar Explained

Shah Faruk Anwar
Birth Date:3 June 1973
Birth Place:Dhule
Residence:Plot no.6, Gajanan Colony, Gaffur Nagar, Tal.Dist., Dhule
Office:Deputy Mayor of Dhule Municipal Corporation
Term Start:2013
Term End:2016
Office1:Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Constituency1:Dhule City
Term Start1:24 October 2019
Predecessor1:Anil Gote
Office2:Member of Maharashtra State Board of Waqf
Term Start2:December 2021
Otherparty:NCP (2013–2017)
Website:http://www.farukshah.com

Shah Faruk Anwar is an Indian politician in the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party. He was elected as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Dhule City on 24 October 2019. Former Deputy Mayor Dhule Municipal Corporation[1] [2] [3] He won the 2019 assembly elections by 3307 votes against independent candidate Rajwardhan. He is a member of the Maharashtra State Board of Waqf.

Shah was elected as the MLA of Dhule City in the 14th Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra. Dhule City, with a population comprising over 30% from the minority community, witnessed a historic win as a Muslim candidate emerged victorious after 85 years.[4]

Political career

In the 2019 Maharashtra state assembly elections in Dhule City, Shah of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party secured a noteworthy victory with 46,679 votes, accounting for 28.93% of the total vote share. His performance marked a significant increase of 26.53% in votes compared to the previous election. This outcome signaled a shift in local political dynamics and reflected his growing influence and popularity among constituents, contributing to his promising political career.[5]

Shah's party affiliations have been diverse throughout his political journey. He was associated with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) from 2013 to 2017, before joining the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in 2019, where he continues to be an active member. His political career reflects his adaptability and willingness to align with various parties to best serve his constituents.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maharashtra election result 2019: Full list of winners constituency wise. 24 October 2019. 25 October 2019. The Indian Express.
  2. Web site: Maharashtra Results: Full list of winning candidates. India TV. 24 October 2019. 25 October 2019.
  3. Web site: Owaisi's AIMIM Wins 2 in Maharashtra, Announces Arrival in Bihar. The Quint. 24 October 2019. 25 October 2019.
  4. Web site: 28 September 2023 . Farooq Shah of AIMIM wins in Dhule City of Maharashtra . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20191117193738/https://ummid.com/news/2019/october/24.10.2019/farooq-shah-of-aimim-wins-in-dhule-city-of-maharashtra.html . 17 November 2019 . 2023-09-28 . ummid.com . en . .
  5. Web site: Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Election, 2019 . . 2 February 2022 . limited.