Shariff Mohammed Ahmed

Shariff Mohammed Ahmed is an Indian politician and the Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council. He assumed charge on 7 February 2019 and is a member of Telugu Desam Party.[2][3]

Shariff Mohammed Ahmed
Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council
Assumed office
7 February 2019
Preceded byN. M. D. Farooq, TDP
Personal details
Born1954/1955 (age 65–66)[1]
CitizenshipIndian
ResidenceNarasapuram, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh[2]
Alma materBhopal University
OccupationBusiness[2]

Early life

Shariff was born to Mohammed Khasim Sharif and hails from Narasapuram in West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. He completed his graduation with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Sri Y N College at Narasapuram. He did Master of Commerce in 1978 and LLB in 1979 from Bhopal University.[3][2]

Political career

Shariff was a part of the Telugu Desam Party since its inception by N. T. Rama Rao in 1982. He held various positions in the party including national general secretary.[1] Sharif was appointed as an Member of Legislative Council and later as the government whip in the Council.[3]

On 7 February 2019, Sharif was elected as the Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council.[1][3]

References
  1. "Sharif unanimously elected Andhra Council Chairman". Business Standard India. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  2. "Shariff Mohammed Ahmed(TDP):(ELECTED BY MLAS) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  3. "Mohammed Sharif elected Chairman of AP Legislative Council". Deccan Chronicle. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
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