Mehboob Muktar (born 1978) is an Indian politician from the northeastern state of Assam.[1] He is a member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from the Dhing Assembly constituency in Nagaon district representing the Raijor Dal, which contested the 2026 Assembly election in alliance with the Indian National Congress and other parties under the banner of Asom Sonmilito Morcha.[2][3]
Mehboob Muktar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Aminul Islam |
| Constituency | Dhing |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1978 (age 47–48) |
| Party | Raijor Dal |
| Education | B.A. |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editMuktar is from Dhing in Nagaon district, Assam. He is the son of the late Gias Uddin Muktar. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2005. Before the 2021 and 2026 elections, he declared assets worth ₹1 crore in his affidavit submitted to the Election Commission of India.[4]
Career
editMuktar won the Dhing Assembly constituency representing the Raijor Dal in the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly election. He polled 1,31,182 votes and defeated Matiur Rahman of the All India United Democratic Front by a margin of 71,494 votes.[5][6][7] In the 2021 Assam Legislative Assembly election, he contested as an independent candidate and finished second with 42,921 votes behind winner Aminul Islam of the All India United Democratic Front.[8]
References
edit- ↑ "Mehboob Muktar, DHING constituency, RD, Assam Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Mehboob Muktar (RD) Candidate from DHING Constituency, Mehboob Muktar Political Career, Age, Education, Election Result 2026". India Today. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Congress, Raijor Dal Finalise Alliance, State Party Gets 11 seats". NDTV. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Mehboob Muktar(Independent(IND)):Constituency- DHING(NAGAON) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Mehboob Muktar (RD) Candidate from DHING Constituency, Mehboob Muktar Political Career, Age, Education, Election Result 2026". India Today. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Dhing election result LIVE: Mehboob Muktar of RD wins". News18. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ Srivastava, Nisha (4 May 2026). "Dhing Assembly Elections 2026 Result LIVE: Check Winner, New MLA, Key Candidates, Victory Margin, Result Date, Voter Turnout, Total Voters & 2021–2016 Past Results of Assam Assembly Elections". The Sunday Guardian. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Dhing assembly election results 2026: Mehboob Muktar of Raijor Dal wins". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 May 2026.