Molvi Imran Raza Ansari

Molvi Imran Raza Ansari
مولوی عمران رضا انصاری
Constituency Pattan, Baramulla Kashmir
Personal details
Born 7 March 1972
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Nationality Indian
Political party Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party
Other political
affiliations		 President, All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association & Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association
Children 2 Sons And 1 Daughter
Residence Dar ul Jawad Qamarwari, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Alma mater Jamia Millia Islamia
Religion Shia Islam

Molvi Imran Raza Ansari (Urdu: مولوی عمران رضا انصاری, born 7 March 1972) is son of a politician and Shia religious cleric succeeding his father Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari. He won elections from the Pattan constituency and was declared Minister of Information Technology,Technical Education and Youth Services and Sports. [1][2] Besides he is one of the authoriser of ashura procession in Srinagar.

Early Life and Education

Imran Raza is born to Kashmir's most influential Shia religious cleric Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari on 7 March 1972. He is elder to his brother Irfan Ansari and younger to his sister. Imran Raza had his matriculation from Tyndale Biscoe School in Srinagar and did his graduation from Jamia Millia Islamia with arts his subject. Later he had his masters from same institution, where he qualified Master's degree in Political science. Having lineage and legacy of Ansari he was aware about his forthcoming responsibilities. After qualifying masters he studied Islamic doctrine and went to Howzeh Zainabiya in Syria. Then had his dimploma in Arabic Language in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Damascus. At Al-Mustafa International University he studied Islamic Philosophy and Theology.[3]

Political career

After death of his father Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari in 2014, Imran Raza was fielded by same political party at same constituency Pattan where his father served before. In Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election, 2014 Imran Raza Ansari won from his constituency with more than 10000+ votes.[4] After new government was formed by PDP Imran Raza was declared minister of Information Technology, Technical Education, Youth Service and Sports.[5][6] He is Also The President Of Jammu And Kashmir Cricket Association

Religious Cleric

Molvi Imran Raza succeeded his father Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari as Shia religious cleric after his death in 2014. Imran Ansari addresses the annual Muharram congregations at Imam Bara Qadeem in Zadibal with other religious ceremonies.[7] Besides he authorises and reviews muharram procession along with its arrangements.[8]

See also

Notes

1.^ Imran Raza currently serves these offices.

References

  1. ↑ "Imran Raza Ansari is PDP candidate from Patan". Zee News.
  2. ↑ "Present Council of Minister". General Administration Deptt. Jammu and Kashmir. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  3. ↑ http://www.imranrezaansari.com/page-sidebar.html#
  4. ↑ http://www.elections.in/jammu-and-kashmir/assembly-constituencies/pattan.html
  5. ↑ http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2015/Mar/5/jk-ministers-take-charge-of-offices-5.asp
  6. ↑ india.shafaqna.com/content/imran-raza-ansari-keeping-winning-legacy-his-late-father-alive-bags-seat-pattan-assembly
  7. ↑ islamicnewsworldwide.blogspot.com/2014/11/martyrdom-anniversary-of-imam-zain-ul.html?m=1
  8. ↑ http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2013/Nov/1/imran-ansari-reviews-muharram-arrangements-13.asp
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