Numal Momin (born 25 February 1972) is a politician who has been serving as an MLA from 17 no Bokajan legislative assembly constituency in the

Karbi Anglong Karbi may refer to: Places * Karbi, Armenia * Karbi Anglong Plateau, an extension of the Indian Plate in Assam, India * Karbi Anglong district, a district of Assam, north-eastern India Other uses * Karbi people, an ethnic group of North-east ...

district of

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. He is currently the Deputy Speaker of

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. Dr Numal Momin, a doctor by profession is also a member of

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and serving as a spokesperson of the party's Assam Pradesh Unit. Additionally, Momin is the chairperson of Assam Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board. He belongs to the

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community.

Background

Momin completed his schooling from Balipathar High School in

Bokajan Bokajan ( ) is a town in Karbi Anglong district in the state of Assam, India. Bokajan is best known for its Cement factory (Cement Corporation of India, Bokajan). It is 15 km away from Dimapur and partially borders Nagaland. Geography Bokaj ...

in 1989. He has done his graduation (MBBS) from Gauhati Medical College in

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in 1999. Momin was an Assistant Professor of Gauhati Medical College. He was also an MD (Medicine) in

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in 2006. He is married to Anupama Hajong.

Political career

Momin started his political career in 2016 by contesting as a candidate by

for 17 no

Legislative Assembly Constituency. He defeated his strongest rival and sitting MLA of

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Mr. Klengdong with a margin of 4,717 votes. He has been chosen as one of the

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spokespersons for the state unit. Dr Momin has been appointed Chairperson of Assam Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board and given a rank of Minister of State by

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References

External links

* https://twitter.com/DrNumal * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Momin, Numal Living people Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Assam Assam MLAs 2016–2021 People from Karbi Anglong district 1972 births Assam MLAs 2021–2026 Deputy Speakers of the Assam Legislative Assembly Garo people