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Iqbal was born in a Muslim [[Bhatti|Bhatti Rajput]] family with roots in [[Raikot]], in [[Punjab, India|Indian Punjab]]'s [[Jalandhar district]], with an uncle who was a minister under [[Nawaz Sharif]] while another uncle, [[Rai Hassan Nawaz]], has been a politician as well.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warraich |first=Suhail |date=2 August 2018 |title=Choosing right person for Punjab CM real test for Imran |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/349553-choosing-right-person-for-punjab-cm-real-test-for-imran |access-date=6 June 2023 |website=[[The News International]]}}</ref> |
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Iqbal's ancestor Tulsi Das converted to Islam in 1323 and took the name Rai Sirajuddin, before founding the [[Chakar, Punjab|Chakar]] village, another ancestor Rai Kalha I founded [[Talwandi Rai]] in 1478, another, Rai Azizullah, founded [[Talwandi Rai|Raikot]] in 1648 while yet another ancestor, Rai Kamaluddin, founded [[Jagraon]] in 1680, all located in the [[Ludhiana district]], while other influential political figures from his family include his grandfather Rai Mohammad Iqbal, an MLA from Talwandi Rai in pre-Partition Punjab while his uncle Rai Aziz Ullah has been the custodian of the [[Ganga Sagar (urn)|Ganga Sagar]], a sacred relic for [[Sikhs]], their ancestor Rai Kalha III having hosted [[Guru Gobind Singh]] in 1705.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Majeed |first=Shariq |date=4 August 2018 |title=Raikot celebrates win of son of soil in Pakistan polls |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/raikot-celebrates-win-of-son-of-soil-in-pakistan-polls/articleshow/65264895.cms |access-date=6 June 2023 |website=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> |
Iqbal's ancestor Tulsi Das converted to Islam in 1323 and took the name Rai Sirajuddin, before founding the [[Chakar, Punjab|Chakar]] village, another ancestor Rai Kalha I founded [[Talwandi Rai]] in 1478, another, Rai Azizullah, founded [[Talwandi Rai|Raikot]] in 1648 while yet another ancestor, Rai Kamaluddin, founded [[Jagraon]] in 1680, all located in the [[Ludhiana district]], while other influential political figures from his family include his grandfather Rai Mohammad Iqbal, an MLA from Talwandi Rai in pre-Partition Punjab while his uncle Rai Aziz Ullah has been the custodian of the [[Ganga Sagar (urn)|Ganga Sagar]], a sacred relic for [[Sikhs]], their ancestor Rai Kalha III having hosted [[Guru Gobind Singh]] in 1705.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Majeed |first=Shariq |date=4 August 2018 |title=Raikot celebrates win of son of soil in Pakistan polls |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/raikot-celebrates-win-of-son-of-soil-in-pakistan-polls/articleshow/65264895.cms |access-date=6 June 2023 |website=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> |
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Rai Muhammad Murtaza Iqbal | |
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| Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan | |
| In office 13 August 2018 – 25 January 2023 | |
| Constituency | NA-149 (Sahiwal-III) |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Political party | Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (2018-present) |
| Relations | Rai Hassan Nawaz (uncle) |
Rai Muhammad Murtaza Iqbal is a Pakistani politician who had been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 till January 2023.
Personal life
Iqbal was born in a Muslim Bhatti Rajput family with roots in Raikot, in Indian Punjab's Jalandhar district, with an uncle who was a minister under Nawaz Sharif while another uncle, Rai Hassan Nawaz, has been a politician as well.[1]
Iqbal's ancestor Tulsi Das converted to Islam in 1323 and took the name Rai Sirajuddin, before founding the Chakar village, another ancestor Rai Kalha I founded Talwandi Rai in 1478, another, Rai Azizullah, founded Raikot in 1648 while yet another ancestor, Rai Kamaluddin, founded Jagraon in 1680, all located in the Ludhiana district, while other influential political figures from his family include his grandfather Rai Mohammad Iqbal, an MLA from Talwandi Rai in pre-Partition Punjab while his uncle Rai Aziz Ullah has been the custodian of the Ganga Sagar, a sacred relic for Sikhs, their ancestor Rai Kalha III having hosted Guru Gobind Singh in 1705.[2]
Iqbal is a law graduate from the University of Manchester, in the UK.[2]
Political career
Iqbal was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan from Constituency NA-149 (Sahiwal-III) as a candidate of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in 2018 Pakistani general election.[3]
References
- ^ Warraich, Suhail (2 August 2018). "Choosing right person for Punjab CM real test for Imran". The News International. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ a b Majeed, Shariq (4 August 2018). "Raikot celebrates win of son of soil in Pakistan polls". Times of India. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "LIVE UPDATES: PTI leads in election 2018 results". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
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