For the other MLA with the same name, see Abdul Rahim Rather
Abdul Rahim Rather (born 1944) is an Indian politician from Jammu and Kashmir. He is a six time MLA representing the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party from Charar-i-Sharief Assembly constituency in Budgam district. He also served as a speaker and held several important ministries including finance in National Conference governments.[1][2]
Early life and education
editRather was born in Badipora village of Chadoora, Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. His father Ghulam Qadir Rather was a farmer. He completed his post graduation in political science in 1968 at University of Kashmir and later did L.L.B. in 1971 at Aligarh Muslim University. His wife runs a software company.[3]
Career
editRather first won as an MLA winning the 1977 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election from Charar-i-Sharief Assembly constituency representing Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party. He was later elected for another five terms consecutively winning the 1983, 1987, 1996, 2002 and 2008 elections. In 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election, he lost to Ghulam Nabi Lone of JKPDP to end his over 30 years hold on the constituency.[1][4]
References
edit- ^ a b "J&K election results: Abdul Rahim Rather's defeat ends record 36-year stint". Financialexpress. 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "No room for commercial taxes evasion: J-K Finance Minister". The Indian Express. 2011-12-18. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather(Jammu & Kashmir National Conference):Constituency- CHARAR-I-SHARIEF(BUDGAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "Abdul Rahim Rather's defeat ends record 36-year stint in J&K Assembly". The Economic Times. 2014-12-23. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-09-16.