Riyaz Ahmad
Indian politician (1958–2021)
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Riyaz Ahmad (3 November 1958 – 29 April 2021[3]) was an Indian politician and a member of the Sixteenth Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh in India.[1][2] He represented the Pilibhit constituency of Uttar Pradesh and was a member of the Samajwadi Party political party.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
Riyaz Ahmad | |
|---|---|
| MLA, 16th Legislative Assembly | |
| In office Mar 2012 – Mar 2017 | |
| Succeeded by | Sanjay Singh Gangwar |
| Constituency | Pilibhit |
| MLA, 15th Legislative Assembly | |
| In office May 2007 – Mar 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Pilibhit |
| MLA, 14th Legislative Assembly | |
| In office Feb 2002 – May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Raj Rai Singh |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Pilibhit |
| MLA, 10th Legislative Assembly | |
| In office Dec 1990 – Apr 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Seyed Ali Ashrafi |
| Succeeded by | B. K. Gupta |
| Constituency | Pilibhit |
| MLA, 08th Legislative Assembly | |
| In office Jun 1980 – Mar 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Jitendra Kumar Agarwal |
| Succeeded by | Muid Ahmad |
| Constituency | Sultanpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 November 1958[1] |
| Died | 29 April 2021 (aged 62) |
| Party | Samajwadi Party[1] |
| Spouse | Amna Begum |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Kumaun University & University of Allahabad[2] |
| Profession | Politician, farmer and businessperson |
Early life and education
Riyaz Ahmad was born in the Pilibhit district. He attended the Kumaun University & University of Allahabad and attained MA & M.Com degrees.[1][2]
Political career
Riyaz Ahmad was a MLA for five terms. He represented the Pilibhit constituency and was a member of the Samajwadi Party political party.[1][2]
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2012 | 2017 | Member, 16th Legislative Assembly | |
| 02 | 2007 | 2012 | Member, 15th Legislative Assembly | |
| 03 | 2002 | 2007 | Member, 14th Legislative Assembly | |
| 04 | 1989 | 1991 | Member, 10th Legislative Assembly | Contested as Independent candidate. |
| 05 | 1980 | 1985 | Member, 08th Legislative Assembly | |
