Numal Momin
Indian politician and doctor
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Numal Momin (born 25 February 1972) is an Indian doctor and politician serving as the Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly since 2021. He represents the Bokajan constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly since 2016 as a member of Bharatiya Janata Party. Momin also serves as a spokesperson for the BJP Assam State unit. He is the chairperson of Assam Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board.[1] [2][3][4][5]
Numal Momin | |
|---|---|
Momin in 2016 | |
| Chairperson of Assam Urban Water supply and Sewerage Board | |
| Preceded by | N/A |
| Succeeded by | N/A |
| Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2021 | |
| Speaker | Biswajit Daimary |
| Chief Minister | Himanata Biswa Sarma |
| Preceded by | Aminul Haque Laskar |
| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Klengdoon Engti |
| Constituency | Bokajan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 February 1972 Dillawjan |
| Citizenship | India |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Anupama Hajong |
| Alma mater | Gauhati Medical College (MBBS) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Doctor |
Background
Momin belongs to the Garo tribal community.[6] He completed his schooling from Balipathar High School in Bokajan in 1989. He has done his graduation (MBBS) from Gauhati Medical College in Guwahati in 1999. Momin was an Assistant Professor of Gauhati Medical College. He was also an MD (Medicine) in Assam Medical College in 2006.[7] He is married to Anupama Hajong.
Political career
Momin started his political career in 2016 by contesting as a candidate by Bharatiya Janata Party for no. 17 Bokajan Legislative Assembly Constituency.[8][9] He defeated his strongest rival and sitting MLA of Indian National Congress Mr. Klengdun with a margin of 4,717 votes.[10] He has been chosen as one of the BJP spokespersons for the state unit.[11] Momin has been appointed Chairperson of Assam Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board and given a rank of Minister of State by Government of Assam.[12][13]