Khursheed Ahmad Shiekh Explained

Khursheed Ahmad Shiekh (born ^[1]) is an Indian politician and former teacher,^[2] currently serving as a member of Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly. He is a member of Jammu and Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party and is representing Langate assembly constituency since October 2024.^[3]

Sheikh is the brother of MP Engineer Rashid, a politician who previously represented Langate assembly constituency before being elected as a member of parliament from Baramulla parliamentary constituency in 2024.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Khursheed Ahmad Shiekh(Independent(IND)):Constituency- LANGATE(KUPWARA) . MyNeta . 1 Sep 2014 . 12 Oct 2024.
2. Web site: Engineer Rashid's brother Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh wins Langate seat in J&K election 2024 . Hindustan Times . 8 Oct 2024 . 12 Oct 2024.
3. Web site: Election Commission of India . Election Commission of India . 12 Oct 2024.
4. Web site: Peeyush . Parimal . Jammu and Kashmir Elections: Can Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh repeat brother Engineer Rashid's magic in Langate? . Moneycontrol . 9 Sep 2024 . 12 Oct 2024.
5. News: NDTV . 13 October 2024 . At Least 13 New MLAs In Jammu And Kashmir Are From Political Families . 13 October 2024.
6. News: The Times of India . 10 October 2024 . 6 Independent MLAs may back NC, taking it to magic no. of 48 . 23 October 2024.