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Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi

Aga Syed Ruhullah MehdiDOCKET NO. 22787

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir — Jammu & Kashmir National Conference election symbolJammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC)

18TH LOK SABHA

NO CASES ON RECORD

PARTICULARS

AGE
47
EDUCATION
Undergraduate (B.A. Part-II)
TERMS SERVED
1
PROFESSION BEFORE POLITICS
Politician
DECLARED ASSETS
Rs 3.58 Crore
DYNASTY CONNECTIONS
Son of the late prominent Shia cleric and politician Aga Syed Mehdi, who was assassinated in 2000.

A prominent Shia cleric and three-time former MLA from Budgam, he is a senior leader of the JKNC known for his advocacy regarding the restoration of J&K's special status.

ASSET DECLARATIONS OVER TIME

2024₹3.58 CrRs 4.38 Lakh
2014₹3.31 CrRs 2.78 Crore

PARLIAMENTARY PERFORMANCE

ATTENDANCE
93.1%
QUESTIONS ASKED
16
DEBATES PARTICIPATED
21
MPLADS UTILIZATION
12.0%

SOURCE: PRS India

MPLADS FUND UTILIZATION

ALLOCATED
₹14.70 Cr
SPENT
₹1.99 Cr
UNSPENT
₹12.71 Cr
UTILIZATION
13.6%
WORKS COMPLETED
61
WORKS RECOMMENDED
125

SOURCE: Empowered Indian (empoweredindian.in/mplads), MPLADS government data

PROMISES TRACKED (4)

0 FULFILLED · 0 BROKEN · 4 IN PROGRESS · 0 UNVERIFIED

  1. 01. Advocacy for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

    IN PROGRESS

    Ruhullah Mehdi has consistently raised the issue of Article 370 in the Lok Sabha, notably during the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, affirming his party's commitment to its restoration.

    Restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A · SOURCE: https://sansad.in/ls/members/member-profile/4996

  2. 02. Advocacy for the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.

    IN PROGRESS

    The MP has actively advocated for the immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during parliamentary sessions and through public statements.

    Restoration of Statehood · SOURCE: https://sansad.in/ls/members/member-profile/4996

  3. 03. Addressing issues such as land and job rights, unemployment, electricity tariffs, and reservation policies.

    IN PROGRESS

    The MP has participated in debates regarding unemployment and local administrative issues in Jammu and Kashmir; these are ongoing legislative concerns rather than one-time tasks.

    Addressing Local Issues · SOURCE: https://prsindia.org/mptrack/18th-lok-sabha/aga-syed-ruhullah-mehdi

  4. 04. Advocated for the release of prisoners held without trial.

    IN PROGRESS

    Mehdi has repeatedly called for the release of political prisoners and undertrials in Jammu and Kashmir both inside the house and via media interviews.

    Release of Prisoners · SOURCE: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/ruhullah-mehdi-interview/article68318182.ece

CRIMINAL CASE DETAILS

No criminal cases declared.

CONTROVERSIES

  • MP opposes 'political poaching'

    MEDIUM · ALLEGED

    Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, the MP from Srinagar, has strongly opposed what he terms 'political poaching', stating it is an insult to the people's mandate. This statement suggests a disagreement or conflict regarding political maneuvers affecting elected representatives.

    2026-07-15 · SOURCE: Srinagar MP opposes ‘political poaching’, calls it insult to people’s mandate | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

ELECTORAL HISTORY

2024SrinagarJKNCWON (Not specified)
2014BudgamJKNCWON (Not specified)
2008BudgamJKNCWON (Not specified)
2002BudgamJKNCWON (Not specified)

SOURCES

  • [1] MyNeta (Lok Sabha)
  • [2] MyNeta (J&K Assembly)
  • [3] PRS Legislative Research (18th Lok Sabha)
  • [4] JKNC Manifesto 2024
  • [5] Parliamentary Activity / Speeches