Abdul Khaleque (Assam politician)

Abdul Khaleque (born 1 February 1971) is an Indian politician, journalist and writer from Assam belonging to Indian National Congress who is serving as the Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha representing Barpeta constituency^[1] since 2019. Previously, he served as the Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from Jania Constituency from 2016 to 2019 and again from 2006 to 2011.

Abdul Khaleque
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office 23 May 2019 – 4 June 2024
Preceded by	Sirajuddin Ajmal
Succeeded by	Phani Bhusan Choudhury
Constituency	Barpeta, Assam
Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly
In office 2016–2019
Preceded by	Dr. Rafiqul Islam
Succeeded by	Dr. Rafiqul Islam
Constituency	Jania
In office 2006–2011
Preceded by	Asahaque Ali
Succeeded by	Dr. Rafiqul Islam
Constituency	Jania
Personal details
Born	(1971-02-01) 1 February 1971 (age 54) Barbhitha, Assam, India
Political party	Indian National Congress
Spouse	Kamlani Khaleque (2011-present)
Children	1 daughter 1 son
Parent(s)	Sohrab Ali (Father) Sabura Khatun(Mother)
Education	Gauhati University Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation
Alma mater	Bongaigaon College
Profession	Journalist, Writer, Politician
As of 16 September, 2017 Source: [official sites]

Career

He has been elected to that legislative body twice: First in 2006 from the 44 no Jania, Barpeta district, and again from the same constituency in 2016. Khaleque is a member of the Indian National Congress.^[2]

Khaleque has proposed that the government provincialize all venture schools,^[3] condemned government drives to evict landless people from government land,^[4] and opposed the proposed dissolution of the Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha.^[5]

Education

Abdul Khaleque had completed his primary education from Bartary LP school and Langla High School. He graduated from Bongaigaon College and then completed his masters in Assamese literature from Gauhati University. He also did an MA in International Relations.^[6]

Social and literacy works

He is an education promoter as well as writer. His recent works are published in various books as well as his own books.^[7]

Personal life

Khaleque had completed primary education at Bartary village under Barbhitha GP and later completed his graduation and PG from Bongaigaon college under Gauhati University. He has married Kamlani Khaleque and the couple has 2 children.

^[8] He has been brutally trolled for a tweet where he said Lionel Messi was born in Indian state of Assam.