Asif Mohammad Nazar

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Asif Mohammad Nazar
Member of Assam Legislative Assembly
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21 May 2021
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ProfessionPhysician, politician, Social Worker

Asif Mohammad Nazar is an Indian politician. He was elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Laharighat in the 2021 Assam Legislative Assembly election as a member of the Indian National Congress. [1] [2] [3]

Nazar, who represents the Laharighat constituency in Morigaon district, delivered a provocative speech during a campaign meeting in Bhuragaon on April 1, 2024. A FIR was also registered against him by a local leader at Bhuragaon police station because of this. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Dr. Asif Mohammad Nazar(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- LAHARIGHAT(MARIGAON) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
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  3. "Assam Legislative Assembly - 15th Assembly, Members 2021-2026". assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  4. "FIR against Cong MLA for 'provocative speech' in Assam". www.ptinews.com. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  5. PTI (8 April 2024). "FIR against Cong MLA for 'provocative speech' in Assam". ThePrint. Retrieved 14 August 2024.