Shariff Mohammed Ahmed Explained

Shariff Mohammed Ahmed
Residence:Narasapuram, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
Citizenship:Indian
Office1:Chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council
Term Start1:7 February 2019
Term End1:31 May 2021
Predecessor1:N. M. D. Farooq, TDP
Office2:Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council
Term Start2:31 May 2015
Term End2:31 May 2021
Alma Mater:Sri Y N College (B. Comm)
Bhopal University
(M. Comm 1978, LLB 1978)
Occupation:Business
Year:2019

Shariff Mohammed Ahmed is an Indian politician and the Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council. He assumed charge on 7 February 2019 and is a member of Telugu Desam Party.[1] His tenure ended on 31 May 2021.

Early life

Shariff was born to Mohammed Khasim Sharif and hails from Narasapuram in West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. He completed his graduation with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Sri Y N College at Narasapuram. He did Master of Commerce in 1978 and LLB in 1979 from Bhopal University.[1]

Political career

Shariff was a part of the Telugu Desam Party since its inception by N. T. Rama Rao in 1982. He held various positions in the party including national general secretary.[2] Sharif was appointed as a Member of Legislative Council and later as the government whip in the Council.[3]

On 7 February 2019, Sharif was elected as the Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council.[2] [3] His tenure ended on 31 May 2021.[4] [5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shariff Mohammed Ahmed(TDP):(ELECTED BY MLAS) - Affidavit Information of Candidate . myneta.info . 13 August 2019.
  2. News: Sharif unanimously elected Andhra Council Chairman . 13 August 2019 . Business Standard India . 7 February 2019.
  3. News: Mohammed Sharif elected Chairman of AP Legislative Council . 13 August 2019 . Deccan Chronicle . 8 February 2019 . en.
  4. News: MLC polls under MLA quota on November 29 in Andhra Pradesh . 29 May 2022 . Deccan Chronicle . 1 November 2021.
  5. News: AP Legislative Council chairman Md Ahmed Shariff to retire by month end . 29 May 2022 . The Hans India . 21 May 2021.