Bongaigaon district (Prpn:ˈbɒŋgaɪˌgãʊ) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in northeastern India. The district headquarters are located at Bongaigaon. The district occupies an area of 1,093 km2.
Dhubri District (Pron:ˈdʊbri) is an administrative district in the Indian state of Assam. The district headquarters are located at Dhubri town which is situated at ~290 km from Guwahati. This was also the headquarters of erstwhile undivided Goalpara district which was created in 1876 by the British government. In 1983, Goalpara district was divided into four districts and Dhubri is one among those. Dhubri district is one among the many Muslim-majority districts of Assam. In 2016, Dhubri was divided again to form South Salmara-Mankachar District.
Goalpara district is an administrative district of the Indian state of Assam.
Kokrajhar district is an administrative district in Bodoland Territorial Region of Assam. It is predominantly inhabited by the Boro tribe. The district has its headquarters located at Kokrajhar Town and occupies an area of 3,169.22 km2 (1,223.64 sq mi). It has two civil sub-divisions namely Parbatjhora and Gossaigaon and five revenue circles namely Kokrajhar, Dotma, Bhaoraguri, Gossaigaon and Bagribarilll
Dhubri is an old town and headquarter of Dhubri district in Indian state of Assam. It is an old town on the bank of the Brahmaputra river, with historical significance. In 1883, the town was first constituted as a Municipal Board under the British regime. It is situated about 277.4 kilometres (172 mi) west from Dispur, the state capital of Assam.
Goalpara is the district headquarters of Goalpara district, Assam, India. It is situated 134 kilometres (83 mi) to the west of Guwahati.
Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam state in north-eastern India. Dhubri consists of 10 assembly segments of Lower Assam, covering all of South Salmara-Mankachar District and Dhubri districts and part of Goalpara district.
Maulana Badruddin Ajmal is an Indian businessman, politician, philanthropist and Islamic theologian from the state of Assam. He is the state-president of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind for Assam. He is also serving as the MP, Lok Sabha from Dhubri constituency since 2009 and the Founder and President of the All India United Democratic Front since 2005. He also served as the Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from Salmara South constituency from 2006 to 2006 and from 2006 to 2009. He is also CEO of Ajmal Foundation since 2005.
M.P. Abdussamad Samadani is an Indian politician, orator, writer and scholar. He knows Malayalam, English, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Persian and Sanskrit languages. Samadani was awarded Doctor of Philosophy degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Begum Abida Ahmed was an Indian politician, First Lady of India from 1974 to 1977, and the wife of the fifth President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (1974–1977). She was twice member of the Lok sabha from Bareilly parliamentary constituency of Uttar Pradesh in 1980 and 1984.
Moinul Hoque Choudhury was an Indian politician from Assam. A five-time MLA; he was the Minister of Commerce and Industrial Development during Indira Gandhi regime in 1971. He is also known as the Industrial Reformer of the Barak Valley.
Islam is the second largest and fastest-growing religion in Assam. The Muslim population was approximately 10.68 million, constituting over 34.22% of the total population of the state as of the 2011 census, giving Assam the second-largest Muslim percentage in the country after Jammu and Kashmir Islam reached the region in the 13th century and Muslims are a majority in almost eleven districts of Assam and highly concentrated in four districts. In 2021, estimations have predicted that the Muslim population in the state has reached 40%, numbering 14 million, out of total population of 35 million.
Goalpara East Assembly constituency is one of the 126 assembly constituencies of Assam Legislative Assembly in the north east state of Assam, India. Goalpara East is also part of Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency.
Goalpara West Assembly constituency is one of the 126 assembly constituencies of Assam Legislative Assembly in the north east state of Assam, India. Goalpara West is also part of Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency.
Jaleswar is a town in the north east state of Assam, India.
Jahan Uddin Ahmed, also known as Maulavi Jahan Uddin Ahmed, was an Indian politician of Praja Socialist Party and Member of parliament elected during the 4th General elections in 1967. He contested elections from Dhubri Lok sabha constituency, Assam.
Mohammad Tahir was an Indian politician and lawyer who served as a member of parliament three times in 1957, 1962, 1971, member of Constituent Assembly from 1946 to 50 and member of Bihar Legislative Assembly while representing Kishanganj and Purnia Lok Sabha constituency and Purnia assembly constituency. A member of the Indian National Congress, he also served member of Constituent Assembly from 1946 to 50 and was formerly associated with the All-India Muslim League.
Ahmed Hussain was a member of the 6th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Dhubri constituency of Assam from 1977 to 1980 and is a member of the Indian National Congress political party.
Azizullah Azmi, also known as A. U. Azmi, was an Indian politician who served as member of the 7th Lok Sabha from Jaunpur parliamentary constituency in 1980. He was affiliated with Janata Party (S).
Sardar Amjad Ali is an Indian politician, Diplomat and one of the top lawyers of East India. Who served as Member of Lok Sabha from Basirhat in 1970 representing Bangla Congress and elected to the upper house of parliament, Rajya Sabha in 1972. As a close aide of the Gandhi family, he was sent to the United Nations for 9 years. He has been elected president of the Bar council numerous times and is one the most prominent lawyers in East India. He joined Trinamool Congress in 2010 and fought 2011 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections from Basirhat Uttar. He was Member of Rajya Sabha from 1972 to 1978.
