Chaudhry Muhammad Razzaq
Chaudhry Muhammad Razzaq | |
|---|---|
چوہدری محمد رزاق | |
| Member of the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 24 August 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Chaudhry Ali Shan Soni |
| Constituency | LA-6 Bhimber-II |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Pakistan Muslim League (N) (2026-present) |
Other political affiliations | Pakistan People's Party (2011-2016) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (2016-2021) Independent (2021-2026) |
Chaudhry Muhammad Razzaq (Urdu: چوہدری محمد رزاق) is a Pakistani politician who has been a member of the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly since August 2026.[1]
Political career
Razzaq contested the 2011 Azad Kashmiri general election from LA-6 Bhimber-II as a candidate of Pakistan People's Party (PPP), but was unsuccessful.[2] He was defeated by Chaudhry Ali Shan Soni, an independent candidate.[3]
He contested the 2016 Azad Kashmiri general election from LA-6 Bhimber-II as a candidate of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), but was unsuccessful. He was defeated by Chaudhry Ali Shan Soni, an independent candidate.[4][5]
He contested the 2021 Azad Kashmiri general election from LA-6 Bhimber-II as an independent candidate, but was unsuccessful. He received 11,281 votes and was defeated by Chaudhry Ali Shan Soni, a candidate of PTI.[6]
He was elected to the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly from LA-6 Bhimber-II as a candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML(N)) in the 2026 Azad Kashmiri general election. He received 32,732 votes, while the runner-up, Chaudhry Ali Shan Soni of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, received 26,718 votes.[7]
References
- ↑ Naqash, Tariq (2026-08-24). "Newly elected members of AJK Legislative Assembly take oath of office". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
- ↑ "Ajk election: PPP announce list of candidates". The Express Tribune. 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ Ahad, Abdul (2011-06-26). "PPP emerges victorious in AJK polls; secures 20 seats". Brecorder. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ Naqash, Tariq (2016-07-22). "PML-N set to form govt in AJK". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
- ↑ "Independent candidate Ch.Ali Shan wins from LA-6". 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
- ↑ "PTI wins big in AJK elections". 24 News HD. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
- ↑ LA-6 Bhimber-II Form 26 (2026), 2026-07-27, retrieved 2026-07-29