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| parents = [[Haji Buland Khan]] | | parents = [[Haji Buland Khan]] | ||
| relatives = | | relatives = Chowdhary zulfkar Ali (brother-in-law) (Former cabinet minister) , Haji Mumtaz Ahmad khan ( brother ) (MLA GulabGarh) | ||
| awards = Bhartiya Gaurav Award | | awards = Bhartiya Gaurav Award , best citizen of India Award | ||
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''' | '''Aijaz Ahmad Khan''' popularly known as '''Aijaz Saab''' or '''Sher-e-Gool Gulabgarh''' is an Indian politician and was a member of the 10th, 11th and 12th [[Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly]] from [[Gool Arnas]] constituency.<ref>http://jklegislativeassembly.nic.in/Misc/who%20is%20who%202009.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jklegislativeassembly.nic.in/#|title = Home | National e-Vidhan Application}}</ref> He served as Minister of various portfolios from 2002 to 2014 in Jammu and Kashmir Govt under the Chief Ministership of [[Mufti Mohammad Sayeed]], [[Ghulam Nabi Azad]] and [[Omar Abdullah]]. He also served as Deputy Leader of Congress Legislative Party from 2014 to 2018 <ref> name="dailyexcelsior">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/mlas-delegation-calls-cm-reservation-issue/|publisher=dailyexcelsior.com|title=MLAs' delegation calls on CM on reservation issue|date=26 April 2016|accessdate=2017-01-08}}</ref> He left Congress and became founding member of [[Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party]] (JKAP) formed on 8 March 2020. He is also currently the Vice President of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party. He is also the Vice President of PAC ( political affairs committee ) and member CWC of jammu kashmir apni party . | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
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Ajaz joined politics in 1996 soon after completing LLB. In 1996, he contested elections on the ticket of NC from Gulabgarh assembly and got defeated by as margin of 956 votes only. Then he got appointed as District President of NC from Reasi District i.e Udhampur II. In 2002, he again contested as an independent candidate from two assembly segments; Gool Arnas and Gulabgarh and he got victory from Gool Arnas. And thus in 2002, he joined [[Indian National Congress]]. Then in 2008 and 2014, he got victory from Gool Arnas. | Ajaz joined politics in 1996 soon after completing LLB. In 1996, he contested elections on the ticket of NC from Gulabgarh assembly and got defeated by as margin of 956 votes only. Then he got appointed as District President of NC from Reasi District i.e Udhampur II. In 2002, he again contested as an independent candidate from two assembly segments; Gool Arnas and Gulabgarh and he got victory from Gool Arnas. And thus in 2002, he joined [[Indian National Congress]]. Then in 2008 and 2014, he got victory from Gool Arnas. | ||
He remained minister since 2002 up to 2014 in the Govt of [[Mufti Mohammed Sayeed]], [[Ghulam Nabi Azad]] and [[Omar Abdullah]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/minister-of-state-for-haj-ajaz-ahmed-khan-addressing-gathering-at-salal-khad-on-wednesday/|title = Minister of State for Haj, Ajaz Ahmed Khan addressing gathering at Salal Khad on Wednesday|date = 19 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VdsBAQAAQBAJ&dq=%22Ajaz+Ahmed+Khan%22&pg=PA30 |title=Current Affairs eBook March 2013: Current Affairs eBook |access-date=25 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226060120/https://books.google.co.in/books?id=VdsBAQAAQBAJ&pg=PA30&dq=%22Ajaz+Ahmed+Khan%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjS8d7_gZDRAhWHNo8KHfAYC744ChDoAQgkMAI |archive-date=26 December 2016 |df=dmy-all |last1=Josh |first1=Jagran |date=April 2013 }}</ref> He held various departments in the [[Mufti Mohammed Sayeed]], [[Ghulam Nabi Azad]] and [[Omar Abdullah]] Government.<ref name="google">{{cite journal|title=Selections from Regional Press|author=Institute of Regional Studies (Islāmābād, Pakistan)|journal=Selections from Regional Press : A Fortnightly Publication of South Asian Press Clippings|date=2004|volume=23|publisher=Institute of Regional Studies|issn=0254-7996|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gtouAQAAIAAJ|accessdate=2017-01-08}}</ref><ref name="google2">{{cite book|title=Journal of Soil and Water Conservation in India|author=Soil Conservation Society of India|date=2006|volume=5|publisher=Soil Conservation Society of India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=z5wmAQAAMAAJ|accessdate=2017-01-08}}</ref> He is so efficient leader that once he had charge of 13 departments.<ref name="google3">{{cite book|title=Epilogue, Vol 3, Issue 1|author=Press, E.|publisher=Epilogue -Jammu Kashmir|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3rAkmOs59sIC&pg=PA87|page=87|accessdate=2017-01-08}}</ref> In 2020, he along with [[Altaf Bukhari]] formed a new political party, [[Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party]] <ref>https://jkapniparty.com/our_leaders/ajaz-ahmed-khan/</ref> | He remained minister since 2002 up to 2014 in the Govt of [[Mufti Mohammed Sayeed]], [[Ghulam Nabi Azad]] and [[Omar Abdullah]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/minister-of-state-for-haj-ajaz-ahmed-khan-addressing-gathering-at-salal-khad-on-wednesday/|title = Minister of State for Haj, Ajaz Ahmed Khan addressing gathering at Salal Khad on Wednesday|date = 19 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VdsBAQAAQBAJ&dq=%22Ajaz+Ahmed+Khan%22&pg=PA30 |title=Current Affairs eBook March 2013: Current Affairs eBook |access-date=25 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226060120/https://books.google.co.in/books?id=VdsBAQAAQBAJ&pg=PA30&dq=%22Ajaz+Ahmed+Khan%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjS8d7_gZDRAhWHNo8KHfAYC744ChDoAQgkMAI |archive-date=26 December 2016 |df=dmy-all |last1=Josh |first1=Jagran |date=April 2013 }}</ref> He held various departments in the [[Mufti Mohammed Sayeed]], [[Ghulam Nabi Azad]] and [[Omar Abdullah]] Government.<ref name="google">{{cite journal|title=Selections from Regional Press|author=Institute of Regional Studies (Islāmābād, Pakistan)|journal=Selections from Regional Press : A Fortnightly Publication of South Asian Press Clippings|date=2004|volume=23|publisher=Institute of Regional Studies|issn=0254-7996|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gtouAQAAIAAJ|accessdate=2017-01-08}}</ref><ref name="google2">{{cite book|title=Journal of Soil and Water Conservation in India|author=Soil Conservation Society of India|date=2006|volume=5|publisher=Soil Conservation Society of India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=z5wmAQAAMAAJ|accessdate=2017-01-08}}</ref> He is so efficient leader that once he had charge of 13 departments.<ref name="google3">{{cite book|title=Epilogue, Vol 3, Issue 1|author=Press, E.|publisher=Epilogue -Jammu Kashmir|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3rAkmOs59sIC&pg=PA87|page=87|accessdate=2017-01-08}}</ref> In 2020, he along with [[Altaf Bukhari]] formed a new political party, [[Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party]] <ref>{{cite web | url=https://jkapniparty.com/our_leaders/ajaz-ahmed-khan/ | title=Ajaz Ahmed Khan }}</ref> | ||
===Positions held in J&K Government=== | ===Positions held in J&K Government=== | ||
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Rashtriya Gourav Award | Rashtriya Gourav Award | ||
Best citizen of India Award | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:1970 births]] | [[Category:1970 births]] | ||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:Jammu and Kashmir MLAs 2014–2018]] | [[Category:Jammu and Kashmir MLAs 2014–2018]] | ||
[[Category:University of Jammu alumni]] | [[Category:University of Jammu alumni]] | ||
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Aijaz Ahmad Khan | |
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| Constituency | Gool Arnas |
| Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2008–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Gool Arnas |
| Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2002–2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Gool Arnas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 November 1968 Thuroo, Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (until 2020) |
| Spouse(s) | Farhat-un-nisa Khan |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Haji Buland Khan |
| Relatives | Chowdhary zulfkar Ali (brother-in-law) (Former cabinet minister) , Haji Mumtaz Ahmad khan ( brother ) (MLA GulabGarh) |
| Education | BA LLB |
| Alma mater | Jammu University |
| Awards | Bhartiya Gaurav Award , best citizen of India Award |
Aijaz Ahmad Khan popularly known as Aijaz Saab or Sher-e-Gool Gulabgarh is an Indian politician and was a member of the 10th, 11th and 12th Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly from Gool Arnas constituency.[1][2] He served as Minister of various portfolios from 2002 to 2014 in Jammu and Kashmir Govt under the Chief Ministership of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Omar Abdullah. He also served as Deputy Leader of Congress Legislative Party from 2014 to 2018 [3] He left Congress and became founding member of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) formed on 8 March 2020. He is also currently the Vice President of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party. He is also the Vice President of PAC ( political affairs committee ) and member CWC of jammu kashmir apni party .
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Ajaz Ahmad Khan was born on 21 November 1968 in Thuroo, Dharmari to a renowned Gujjar leader Haji Buland Khan from Jammu & Kashmir who held various posts in the state government. Ajaz did his early schooling from Govt. High School, Thuroo located at Reasi. He did his B.A from Jammu University Jammu. In 1996, he completed his LLB from Jammu University.[4] He married Farhat Un Nisa Khan in 2003. His younger brother Haji Mumtaz Ahmad Khan was also a member of 12th Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly from Gulabgarh constituency. His one sister is married to Chowdhary Zulfikar Ali, cabinet minister in Mehbooba Mufti govt.[5]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Ajaz joined politics in 1996 soon after completing LLB. In 1996, he contested elections on the ticket of NC from Gulabgarh assembly and got defeated by as margin of 956 votes only. Then he got appointed as District President of NC from Reasi District i.e Udhampur II. In 2002, he again contested as an independent candidate from two assembly segments; Gool Arnas and Gulabgarh and he got victory from Gool Arnas. And thus in 2002, he joined Indian National Congress. Then in 2008 and 2014, he got victory from Gool Arnas.
He remained minister since 2002 up to 2014 in the Govt of Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Omar Abdullah.[6][7] He held various departments in the Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Omar Abdullah Government.[8][9] He is so efficient leader that once he had charge of 13 departments.[10] In 2020, he along with Altaf Bukhari formed a new political party, Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party [11]
Positions held in J&K Government[edit | edit source]
MoS Finance, Planning and Development, Revenue, Forest, Agriculture, Higher and Technical Education and various other portfolios: 2002
MoS (Independent) Haj, Auqaf and Fisheries: 2009
MoS Law and Justice, Parliamentary Affairs, Rural Development and Panchayats, Social Welfare, Animal Husbandry and Hospitality and Protocol: 2009
MoS (Independent) Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation: 2013
Legislative experience[edit | edit source]
2002 – 2008 Member, 10th Legislative Assembly (Gool-Arnas Constituency)
2008 – 2014 Member, 11th Legislative Assembly (Gool-Arnas Constituency)
2014 – 2018 Member, 12th Legislative Assembly (Gool-Arnas Constituency)
Chairman of Joint Commission Land Conservation of J&K Assembly
Chairman of Subordinate Legislation of J&K Assembly
Member of Ethics Committee of J&K Assembly
Member of Committee on Joint Heritage Preservation of J&K Assembly
Member of Public Accounts Committee for three times of J&K Assembly
Awards and honors[edit | edit source]
Rashtriya Gourav Award
Best citizen of India Award
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://jklegislativeassembly.nic.in/Misc/who%20is%20who%202009.pdf Template:Bare URL PDF
- ↑ "Home | National e-Vidhan Application".
- ↑ name="dailyexcelsior">"MLAs' delegation calls on CM on reservation issue". dailyexcelsior.com. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ↑ "Ajaz Ahmed Khan(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- GOOL ARNAS(REASI) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ↑ "J&K minister Zulfikar Ali visits Apollo Hospital to enquire about Jayalalithaa's health | The Indian Express". indianexpress.com. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ↑ "Minister of State for Haj, Ajaz Ahmed Khan addressing gathering at Salal Khad on Wednesday". 19 December 2012.
- ↑ Josh, Jagran (April 2013). "Current Affairs eBook March 2013: Current Affairs eBook". Archived from the original on 26 December 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
- ↑ Institute of Regional Studies (Islāmābād, Pakistan) (2004). "Selections from Regional Press". Selections from Regional Press : A Fortnightly Publication of South Asian Press Clippings. 23. Institute of Regional Studies. ISSN 0254-7996. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ↑ Soil Conservation Society of India (2006). Journal of Soil and Water Conservation in India. Vol. 5. Soil Conservation Society of India. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ↑ Press, E. Epilogue, Vol 3, Issue 1. Epilogue -Jammu Kashmir. p. 87. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ↑ "Ajaz Ahmed Khan".