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Jun 8, 2024 · Sofia Firdous of the Congress scripted history as she became te first Muslim woman MLA in Odisha's history. Firdous, 32, who holds degrees in management and civil engineering, emerged victorious on the Barabati-Cuttack seat in the Odisha Assembly election results declared on June 4.
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Sofia Firdaus (born 1992) is an Indian politician and a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from Barabati-Cuttack. She is a member of the Indian National Congress. She is the first woman from the Muslim community to get elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Odisha.
In what marked her electoral debut, Sofia Firdous of the Congress was elected MLA from the Barabati-Cuttack seat, defeating BJP's Purna Chandra Mahapatra by a margin of 8001 votes. While Firdous...
Jun 9, 2024 · Sofia Firdous, a 32-year-old member of Congress, has made history as the first Muslim woman elected as an MLA in Odisha, winning the Barabati-Cuttack seat. She triumphed over BJP candidate and renowned gynaecologist Dr. Purna Chandra Mahapatra, 69, by a margin of 8,001 votes.
Jun 10, 2024 · Sofia Firdous, an IIM Bangalore alumnus, became the first Muslim woman MLA of Odisha, winning the Barabati-Cuttack Assembly seat. Emphasizing brotherhood and unity, she attributes her victory to the people's focus on development over religion. Firdous entered politics to continue her father's legacy and aims to strengthen the opposition's role.
Sofia Firdous, 32, is a civil engineer by profession, holding bachelors degrees in management and civil engineering. She is the daughter of Congress leader and former MLA Mohammed Moquim who...
Jun 9, 2024 · Sofia Firdous, the Congress MLA from the Barabati-Cuttack seat in Odisha, has got her name registered in history books. She is the first-ever Muslim woman legislator to have been elected...
