Mohammed Javed Pirzada is an Indian politician belonging to the Indian National Congress. He is a three-time MLA representing Wankaner constituency in Gujarat, having won in 2007, 2012 and 2017. Prior to joining politics, Pirzada was a school principal. He lost his first election contest in 2002. He has obtained BA and B. Ed. degrees from the Saurashtra University.[1][2][3] In 2018, Pirzada was appointed a member of the Gujarat State Waqf Board, a body responsible for properties donated for religious or charitable purposes as recognized by Muslim Law.[4]

Pirzada comes from a prominent local family. His father Abdul Pirzada and two brothers Manzoor Pirzada and Khurshid Pirzada have also served as representatives from Wankaner in the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Javed Peerzada- rare winner in the communally divided Gujarat". TwoCircles.net. 20 December 2012.
  2. ↑ Syed Khalique Ahmed (21 December 2012). "Muslim MLAs down from 7 to 2, after the Gujarat Assembly elections results declared". Indian Express.
  3. ↑ "Pirzada Mahamad Javid of Congress wins Wankaner seat in a close contest". Ummid.com. 18 December 2017.
  4. ↑ "Ahmed Patel appointed as member of Gujarat State Wakf Board". 3 April 2018.


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