Pirzada Mohammad Nawsad Siddiqui (born 2 May 1993) is an Indian politician belonging to the Indian Secular Front (ISF). He is the Chairman of the ISF. Currently, he is serving as an MLA from Bhangar constituency in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. He is great-grandson of the Pir of Furfura's Mohammad Abu Bakr Siddique.
Early life and Education
Nawsad Siddiqui is from Bhangar, South 24 Paraganas district, West Bengal. His father Ali Akbar Siddiqui was the son of Pir Zulfiqar Ali, known as "Chhto Huzur" of Furfura Sharif. He is the fourth generation of the founder of Furfura Sharif Mohammad Abu Bakr Siddique. Nawsad's elder brother Abbas Siddiqui is the founder of the All India Secular Front.[1] In 2015, he obtained a master's degree under Aliah University.[2]
Political career
On 21 January 2021, Abbas Siddiqui founded a new political party called the Indian Secular Front and appointed his younger brother Nawsad as its chairman.[3][4] Ahead of the 2021 assembly elections, the party formed a united front called Sanjukta Morcha with the Indian National Congress and the Left Front.[citation needed]
In the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Nawsad was elected from Bhangar as a candidate representing Rashtriya Secular Majlis Party. The Sanjukta Morcha won only this seat in the election.[5]
Electoral Performance
| Year | Constituency | Party | Votes | % | Opponent | Party | Votes | % | Margin | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bhangar | ISF | 1,26,555 | 47.33 | Saokat Molla | AITC | 94,467 | 35.33 | 32,088 | Won |
See also
References
- ↑ "কে এই আব্বাস সিদ্দিকী, কীভাবে উত্থান, জানুন 'ভাইজানের' অজানা কাহিনি". asianetnews.com. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ↑ "Md. Nawsad Siddique - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ↑ Singh, Shiv Sahay; Datta, Sudipta (9 April 2021). "West Bengal Assembly Elections | Crucible of ISF, Bhangar reflects experiment in Muslim politics". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ↑ "Indian Secular Front ups ante on seats". টেলিগ্রাফ ইন্ডিয়া. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ↑ "একলা বিরোধী নওশাদের হাজিরায় স্পিকার নির্বাচন বিধানসভায়". আনন্দবাজার পত্রিকা. Retrieved 18 May 2021.