Mehraj Malik

Politician

Indian Bhalessa, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceBhalessa, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir
Date of Birth29/03/1988
Age38 years

Latest News about Mehraj Malik

24/09/2025

Mehraj Malik, the sole Aam Aadmi Party MLA in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, filed a habeas corpus petition in the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir challenging his detention under the Public Safety Act. He sought quashing of the PSA order and ₹5 crore in compensation for alleged violation of fundamental rights.

08/09/2025

Mehraj Malik was detained under the Public Safety Act for one year on grounds of disturbing public order. The detention marked a significant development in his political career as the first AAP MLA elected to the J&K Legislative Assembly.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMehraj Din Malik
Famous forBeing Aam Aadmi Party's first and only winning MLA candidate in Jammu & Kashmir

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Govt Degree college Bhaderwah, Jammu
  • University of Jammu, Jammu
Degrees
  • Master's of Arts in Political Science
  • Bachelor of Education

Personal Life

ReligionIslam

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherShammas Ud Din
Children
  • Anum Mehraj
  • Anifa Mehraj

Career

Political PartyAam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Political Journey
  • Began working with AAP in 2013.
  • Elected District Development Council as an independent candidate from Doda in 2020.
  • Elected as MLA from AAP in Doda in 2024.
  • Ran as an independent candidate in the 2014 Assembly elections from Bhaderwah constituency, securing 365 votes.
  • Elected District Development Council member as an independent candidate from Kahara in 2020 with a margin of 3,511 votes.
  • Appointed Co-chairman of the J&K State Coordination Committee of AAP in October 2022.
  • Contested as an independent candidate for the Udhampur-Kathua Lok Sabha seat in 2024 general elections, finishing fourth with 9,082 votes.
  • Appointed State President of AAP in Jammu and Kashmir in March 2025.
  • Withdrew support for the National Conference government in June 2025.
  • Detained under the Public Safety Act on 08/09/2025 for one year on grounds of disturbing public order.
  • Filed habeas corpus petition in High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on 24/09/2025 challenging PSA detention and seeking ₹5 crore compensation.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hails from the Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir and has been passionate about politics and social work since college days.
2. Ran as an independent candidate in the Assembly elections of 2014 but did not win, securing only 365 votes.
3. Elected as the District Development Council member in 2020 with a margin of 3511 votes, focusing on local development issues.
4. Appointed Co-chairman of the J&K State Coordination Committee of AAP in October 2022 due to growing influence within the party.
5. Detained in 2023 related to protests, but released on bail shortly thereafter.
6. In October 2024, became AAP's first MLA in Jammu and Kashmir, winning by over 4,000 votes.
7. Appointed as State President of AAP in Jammu and Kashmir in March 2025.
8. Withdrew support for the National Conference government in June 2025, emphasizing his commitment to the welfare of Jammu and Kashmir residents.
9. Detained under the Public Safety Act in September 2025 for disturbing public order, facing backlash from political figures.
10. Elected as the District Development Council member in 2020 with a margin of 3,511 votes, focusing on local development issues.
11. Detained in 2023 related to protests against a land eviction drive in the Bathindi area of Jammu, but released on bail shortly thereafter.
12. Led a protest in 2023 against a land eviction drive in the Bathindi area of Jammu and was detained by police but released on bail shortly thereafter.
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