Atif Arif Aqueel | |
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Member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2023–Incumbent | |
Constituency | Bhopal |
Personal details | |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Parent | Arif Aqueel (father) |
Atif Arif Aqueel is an Indian politician. [1] He is the current member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative assembly from Bhopal Uttar Assembly constituency and a member of the Indian National Congress party. [2] [3] [4]
He is the son of the Arif Aqueel,a veteran Congress leader and the first Muslim MLA elected from Bhopal in independent India. Following his father’s legacy,Atif is working to address community issues,focusing on development,social welfare,and minority rights. In the recent elections,he filed an affidavit disclosing his assets,which include various properties and vehicles,reflecting his commitment to transparency as a public servant. [5]
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