Iqra Choudhary, also known as Iqra Hassan, is an influential Indian politician. She has been serving as the Member of Lok Sabha for the Kairana constituency since June 4, 2024. A member of the Samajwadi Party, Iqra has a significant political lineage, being part of a family with deep political roots in the region.
Iqra Choudhary: New Voice in Indian Politics from Kairana
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Iqra Choudhary was born on August 26, 1994, into a Muslim Gujjar family in Kairana, India. Iqra completed her schooling at Queen Mary School in New Delhi. Iqra pursued higher education at Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, she obtained an MSc in International Politics & Law from SOAS University of London in 2020.
Iqra Choudhary: Influential Young Politician Making Waves in Kairana
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Iqra Choudhary comes from a prominent political family. Her grandfather, Akhtar Hasan, her father, Chaudhary Munawwar Hasan, and her mother, Begum Tabassum Hasan, have all served as Members of Parliament. Her brother, Chaudhary Nahid Hasan, is currently serving his third term as the Member of Legislative Assembly from the Kairana Assembly constituency.
Iqra Choudhary began her political journey in 2016 by contesting in the Zila Panchayat elections, where she narrowly lost by 5000 votes. Despite this initial setback, Iqra Choudhary remained active in politics and played a crucial role in her brother Nahid Hasan's election campaigns. Her leadership during her brother's campaign, especially when he was jailed, was instrumental in securing his victory from the Kairana Assembly constituency.
In the 2024 General Elections, Iqra Choudhary emerged victorious as the Member of Parliament for the Kairana constituency. Iqra defeated Pradeep Kumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin of 69,116 votes.
Iqra Choudhary, born on August 26, 1994, in Kairana, India, is a dedicated member of the Samajwadi Party and has been serving as the Member of Lok Sabha since June 4, 2024. With a strong political background, a robust educational foundation from Queen Mary School, Lady Shri Ram College, and SOAS University of London, she has quickly established herself as a key political figure.
