The legislative career of Assam Congress's Wazed Ali Choudhury | 5 facts
Wazed Ali Choudhury, a senior Congress leader from Assam, has served four terms as MLA from the Salmara South constituency, with a legislative career spanning approximately 22 years since his first election in 1996. He held ministerial responsibilities under Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, focusing on minority affairs and char area development. Despite losing the seat in 2011, he made a notable comeback in 2016 by defeating Abdur Rahman Ajmal with a significant margin.
- ▪Wazed Ali Choudhury was first elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Salmara South in 1996 and has served four terms over more than two decades.
- ▪He held independent ministerial charge for minority affairs and char area development during Tarun Gogoi's government.
- ▪Choudhury lost the Salmara South seat in 2011 to Abdur Rahman Ajmal of the AIUDF but regained it in 2016 by defeating Ajmal with a margin of 25,954 votes.
- ▪His political career reflects sustained electoral engagement in a competitive constituency marked by strong regional opposition.
- ▪He has remained a prominent Congress figure in lower Assam, particularly known for his focus on minority and flood-affected riverine communities.
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The legislative career of Assam Congress's Wazed Ali Choudhury | 5 factsWazed Ali Choudhury has served four terms as MLA from Salmara South in Assam. His legislative career spans over two decades, beginning in 1996.Published on: Apr 30, 2026 9:06 PM ISTBy Aditi AnandShare viaCopy link One of the key constituencies to watch out for in Assam is Birsing Jarua, where the Congress has fielded Wazed Ali Choudhury, a senior leader who has built a long-standing political base in the region.
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