Zafar Ali Naqvi
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Zafar Ali Naqvi is an Indian politician and member of the Parliament of India
, representing the Lakhimpur Kheri
constituency. His political party is the Indian National Congress
.
and is holding the degree of Bachelor in Arts(B.A.) and Bachelor in Law (L.L.B.).
Previously he has represented Lakhimpur Assembly Constituency twice in 1980 and 1989.
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Zafar is a former Home Minister of Uttar Pradesh
.
In the 2009 Parliamentary Elections, he has closely defeated Iliyas Azmi of Bahujan Samaj Party
, with a margin of 8,780 securing a total of 1,84,980 votes.
He was a prominent figure in a high profile Congress campaign in Uttar Pradesh for the Indian general election, 2009. Congress won 21 seats in Uttar Pradesh mainly because of the efforts from Rahul Gandhi
and Priyanka Gandhi
in the state. The election saw the Indian National Congress
, which represents developing India, to become the majority stake holder in Parliament.
Senior Congress leaders such as Sonia Gandhi
, Digvijay Singh
have raised calls for Zafar Ali Naqvi to be the candidate in 2009 elections. It is felt because of his clean image, he is able to connect with the common man who form the majority of the population.
Zafar's promise of getting the Meter gauge railway track of the district converted to Broad gauge
was delivered in mere 22 months of his becoming the MP. Zafar Ali Naqvi has carved his name in the history of Lakhimpur for delivering a promise that has been pending for 4 decades. He has become an Icon among the politicians of the State with action par excellence. His crusade for Flood causes in Lakhimpur and development for his constituency has earned him high praises across the country. Lakhimpur fondly calls him the Statesman who has brought back smile on the faces of traders, farmers and the AAM AADMI of Lakhimpur Khiri.
is a Social activist and works for Non Government Organisations, after completing his MBA from Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, India.He is key strategist and works at the grass root level to nurture the Biggest Parliamentary Constituency in U.P (KHIRI). He created a name for himself in history for being instrumental in conversion of Meter Gauge to Broad Gauge for Lakhimpur Khiri on the directions of his father.
Parliament of India
The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body in India. Founded in 1919, the Parliament alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all political bodies in India. The Parliament of India comprises the President and the two Houses, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha...
, representing the Lakhimpur Kheri
Lakhimpur Kheri
Lakhimpur Kheri is a district of Uttar Pradesh in the Lucknow division. It is located in India along the border with Nepal. The headquarters of the Lakhimpur Kheri District are situated in the city of Lakhimpur....
constituency. His political party is the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
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Education and Early Career
Zafar Ali Naqvi attended University of LucknowUniversity of Lucknow
The University of Lucknow is a university in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated to University Grants Commission; Association of Commonwealth Universities ; Association of Indian Universities ; Distance Education Council...
and is holding the degree of Bachelor in Arts(B.A.) and Bachelor in Law (L.L.B.).
Previously he has represented Lakhimpur Assembly Constituency twice in 1980 and 1989.
Political career
Zafar Ali Naqvi is the Chairman of Standing Committee of National Monitoring Committee for Minorities Education. He has previously held the responsibilities of Chairman of Minorities Commission, DelhiDelhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
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Zafar is a former Home Minister of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
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In the 2009 Parliamentary Elections, he has closely defeated Iliyas Azmi of Bahujan Samaj Party
Bahujan Samaj Party
The Bahujan Samaj Party is a centrist national political party in India with socialist leanings. It was formed to chiefly represent Bahujans , referring to people from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Castes as well as Buddhists. The party claims to be inspired by the...
, with a margin of 8,780 securing a total of 1,84,980 votes.
Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and member of the parliament of India, representing the Amethi constituency. His political party is the Indian National Congress.-Early life and career:...
and Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Vadra , is an Indian politician. She is the granddaughter of Feroze Gandhi and Indira Gandhi, and belongs tothe Nehru-Gandhi family.-Early life:...
in the state. The election saw the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
, which represents developing India, to become the majority stake holder in Parliament.
Senior Congress leaders such as Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi is an Italian-born Indian politician and the President of the Indian National Congress, one of the major political parties of India. She is the widow of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi...
, Digvijay Singh
Digvijay Singh
Digvijay Singh is an Indian politician, a former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress political party. He has been the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh state for two five-year terms...
have raised calls for Zafar Ali Naqvi to be the candidate in 2009 elections. It is felt because of his clean image, he is able to connect with the common man who form the majority of the population.
Zafar's promise of getting the Meter gauge railway track of the district converted to Broad gauge
Broad gauge
Broad-gauge railways use a track gauge greater than the standard gauge of .- List :For list see: List of broad gauges, by gauge and country- History :...
was delivered in mere 22 months of his becoming the MP. Zafar Ali Naqvi has carved his name in the history of Lakhimpur for delivering a promise that has been pending for 4 decades. He has become an Icon among the politicians of the State with action par excellence. His crusade for Flood causes in Lakhimpur and development for his constituency has earned him high praises across the country. Lakhimpur fondly calls him the Statesman who has brought back smile on the faces of traders, farmers and the AAM AADMI of Lakhimpur Khiri.
Personal life
Zafar's spouse, Shahnaz Naqvi is from a reputed family of Kanpur. He is having two sons. Elder son Monis is a Pilot. Younger son Saif Ali NaqviSaif Ali Naqvi
Saif Ali Naqvi is a Social activist and member of the Indian National Congress since 14th March 2006.He is also a Member of Indian Youth Congress.-Education and Early Career:...
is a Social activist and works for Non Government Organisations, after completing his MBA from Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, India.He is key strategist and works at the grass root level to nurture the Biggest Parliamentary Constituency in U.P (KHIRI). He created a name for himself in history for being instrumental in conversion of Meter Gauge to Broad Gauge for Lakhimpur Khiri on the directions of his father.