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| Office | Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
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| Term start | 14 November 2025
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| Predecessor | Omar Abdullah
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| Constituency | Budgam
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| Born | 1993
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| Political party | Jammu & Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP)
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| Occupation | Politician, Advocate
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Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi (آغا سید منتظر مہدی) is an Indian politician of Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party and a and member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Budgam Assembly constituency[1][2] He is part of the well-known Aga family of Budgam, a Kashmiri Shia religious and political family with major influence in central Kashmir.
Early life and Family
Muntazir Mehdi belongs to the Aga family of Budgam, one of the well-known Shia clerical families in central Kashmir.[3] His father, Aga Syed Hasan, is a senior Shia cleric and political figure in the region.[4]
He is professionally a lawyer and has been described as a policy researcher.[5]
Political career
Muntazir Mehdi formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in August 2024 in the presence of senior party leadership.[6]
During his induction, he stated that his aim was to raise the voices of youth and marginalized communities rather than pursue political power.[3]
He contested the Budgam Assembly seat in the 2024 Jammu & Kashmir elections as the PDP candidate.[7]
During the 2025 Budgam by-election campaign, he demanded fair enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), alleging selective restrictions.[8]
The district administration issued a show-cause notice to him for alleged MCC violations related to late-night campaigning.[9]
He has also supported legislative issues, including praising a resolution about the restoration of Article 370 in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly.[10]
He successfully won from Budgam in the bypoll.
Public image
Muntazir Mehdi is seen as a socio-religious figure in central Kashmir due to his family background and his engagement with political and community issues.[3] His joining of PDP was reported as a boost for the party's influence in Budgam.[11]
Electoral record
| Year | Election | Constituency | Party | Result |
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| 2024 | Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly | Budgam | PDP | Lost[7] |
| 2025 | Budgam By-election | Budgam | PDP | Won[12] |
References
- ↑ PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi Sworn in as Budgam MLA, Network, KL News. Kashmir Life(2025-11-21). Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ↑ Press Trust Of India. www.ptinews.com. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi belongs to one of the three prominent Shia clergy families in the Valley. The Indian Express. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ PDP welcomes Aga Muntazir into party. Rising Kashmir. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi – Profile. OneIndia. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ Mufti welcomes Aga Muntazir into PDP. Rising Kashmir. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Budgam Election Result 2024: Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi loses. ABP News. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ Aga Muntazir calls for fair enforcement of MCC. Kashmir Life. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ Show-cause notice issued to PDP candidate for MCC violation. The Asian Mail. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi commends Waheed Para. KNS Kashmir. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ Former Hurriyat leader's son Aga Syed Muntazir joins PDP. The Asian Mail. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ 2024 Budgam Assembly constituency by Poll Result(14 November 2025).