Gulzar Ahmad Wani

Indian politician

Gulzar Ahmad Wani (born 1962) is an Indian politician from Jammu and Kashmir. He is an MLA from Shangus Assembly constituency in Anantnag district. He won the 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election representing the Indian National Congress.[1][2]

Early life and education

Wani is from Shangus, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. He is the son of Abdul Samd Wani. He completed his B.A. in 1977 at a college which is affiliated with University of Kashmir.[3]

Career

Wani won from Shangus Assembly constituency representing the Indian National Congress in the 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election. He polled 21,085 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Peerzada Mansoor Hussain of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party, by a margin of 2,189 votes.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election winners list". India Today. 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  2. ^ "Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election Results 2014: Complete list of winning candidates | India.com". www.india.com. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  3. ^ "Gulzar Ahmad Wani(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- SHANGUS(ANANTNAG) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  4. ^ "List of candidates declared winner by ECI : J&K Assembly Elections 2014 Result". Statetimes. 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  5. ^ "Shangus Election 2014, Results, Candidate List and winner of Shangus Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) Constituency, Jammu And Kashmir". Elections in India. Retrieved 2024-09-13.