Badruddin Ajmal | |
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![]() Ajmal in 2016 | |
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office 16 May 2009 – 4 June 2024 | |
Preceded by | Anwar Hussain |
Succeeded by | Rakibul Hussain |
Constituency | Dhubri |
President of the All India United Democratic Front | |
Assumed office 2 October 2005 | |
Preceded by | Post Established |
Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2006–2009 | |
Preceded by | Wazed Ali Choudhury |
Succeeded by | Wazed Ali Choudhury |
Constituency | Salmara South |
In office 2006–2006 | |
Preceded by | Khalilur Rahman Chowdhury |
Succeeded by | Sirajuddin Ajmal |
Constituency | Jamunamukh |
State President of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, Assam unit | |
Chief Executive Officer of Ajmal Foundation | |
Assumed office 2005 | |
Preceded by | Post Established |
Personal details | |
Born | Hojai, Assam, India[1] | 12 February 1950
Political party | All India United Democratic Front (2005 to present) |
Spouse | Rehana Badruddin Ajmal |
Children |
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Relatives | Sirajuddin Ajmal (brother) |
Alma mater | Darul Uloom Deoband |
Profession | Politician, businessman |
As of 23 December 2024 Source: [1] |
Maulana Badruddin Ajmal (born 12 February 1950) is an Indian businessman, politician, philanthropist and Islamic theologian from the state of Assam.[2] He is the state-president of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind for Assam. He was the Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Dhubri constituency from 2009 to 2024. In 2024 General elections held in India, he was the wealthiest candidate from Assam with forefront assets exceeding ₹ 155 crore.[3] He's the Founder and President of the All India United Democratic Front since 2005. He is also Chief Executive Officer of a non-profit organization, Ajmal Foundation which established 25 educational institutions,[4] schools, and hospitals.[5]