Assad Ullah Shah

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Assad Ullah Shah was the MLA from Kupwara constituency of Jammu and Kashmir from 1977 to 1983[1] and President of the National Conference of Kupwara and District President of Muslim Conference of Kupwara. He was also a member of the Quit Kashmir Movement and close to Sheikh Abdullah.

Assad Ullah Shah
Member Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
In office
1977–1983
Chief MinisterSheikh Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah
ConstituencyKupwara
Personal details
BornKupwara Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)
Died2004 Kupwara Jammu and Kashmir
Political partyJammu & Kashmir National Conference
SpouseBakhtawar Begum

Political activism

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Assad Ullah Shah started his political career with the Quit Kashmir Movement. He was jailed for five years.[2] In 1977, he was elected to Member of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.

He was also the chairman of Awqab jamia masjid management for period of 11 years and also constructed the jamia masjid kupwara town.


Deveplomental works

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During his tenure kupwara town/tehsil get District status.

References

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  1. ^ "Kupwara". Outlook. 16 September 2002. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  2. ^ "🗳️ Assad Ullah Shah, Kupwara Assembly Elections 1977 LIVE Results | Election Dates, Exit Polls, Leading Candidates & Parties | Latest News, Articles & Statistics | LatestLY.com". LatestLY. Retrieved 25 June 2021.