Wazed Ali Choudhury (born 1 July 1959) is an Indian politician and businessman. He served as the member of the Assam Legislative Assembly representing Salmara South constituency since 2016, and from 1996 to 2006, as a member of the Indian National Congress and as the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Government of Assam in the First Tarun Gogoi ministry from 2002 to 2006.[1][2][3]

Wazed Ali Choudhury
Official portrait
Leader of the Opposition
Assam Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
27 May 2026
Preceded byDebabrata Saikia
Member of Assam Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
4 May 2026
Preceded byConstituency Established
ConstituencyBirsing-Jarua
In office
19 May 2016  4 May 2026
Preceded byAbdur Rahman Ajmal
ConstituencySalmara South
In office
2009  13 May 2011
Preceded byBadruddin Ajmal
Succeeded byAbdur Rahman Ajmal
In office
9 May 1996  11 May 2006
Preceded byDewan Joynal Abedin
Succeeded byBadruddin Ajmal
Minister of State (Independent Charge), Government of Assam
In office
7 June 2002  21 May 2006
Chief MinisterTarun Gogoi
Portfolios
  • Minorities
  • Char Area Development
Personal details
Born (1959-07-01) 1 July 1959 (age 67)
Birshing Part-II, South Salmara
PartyIndian National Congress
OccupationBusinessman
ProfessionPolitician

References

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  1. "Wazed Ali Choudhury | Assam Assembly Election Results Live, Candidates News, Videos, Photos". News18. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  2. "Who's Who". www.assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  3. "Wazed Ali Choudhury(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- SALMARA SOUTH(SOUTH SALMARA) – Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 24 May 2021.