Razia Sultana Age, Wiki and Bio

Razia Sultana

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/02/1966
Age59 years
BirthplaceMalerkotla, Punjab, India

Bio/Wiki

Known forBeing the only Muslim member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

Highest QualificationMatriculation

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Zodiac SignAquarius
HometownMalerkotla, Punjab

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
HusbandMohammad Mustafa
Children
  • Son: Aqil Akhtar (deceased) (lawyer)
  • Daughter: Nishat Akhtar (politician)
Siblings
  • Brother: Mohammad Arshad (Politician)

Family

SiblingsMohammad Arshad (Politician)
SpouseMohammad Mustafa
ChildrenAqil Akhtar (deceased), Nishat Akhtar (politician)

Career

Political PartyIndian National Congress (INC)
Political Journey
  • 2002: Elected MLA from Malerkotla (Indian National Congress)
  • 2007: Re-elected from Malerkotla
  • 2012: Lost the assembly election
  • 2017: Won again from Malerkotla
  • March 2017: Appointed Cabinet Minister in Punjab (Women & Child Development, Water Supply & Sanitation)
  • September 2021: Resigned from ministerial post
  • March 2022: Completed term as MLA
Notable Achievements
  • Implemented the vehicle tracking system in government transport.
  • Launched road safety awareness campaigns.
  • Oversaw employment recruitment in Punjab Roadways.
  • Supervised the 'Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Sfai Mission' for rural water supply.
  • Initiated the first solar-based water supply project in Malerkotla.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Razia Sultana was raised in a middle-class Muslim family in Malerkotla, Punjab.
She began her political career after completing her matriculation.
She has been elected to the Legislative Assembly three times, notably defeating her brother in 2017.
During her time as transport minister, she tackled the transport mafia effectively.