Akhtarul Iman: Biography, Wiki, Career, Net Worth, Caste

Akhtarul Iman is an Indian politician and social worker from Bihar, Akhtarul won the 2020 election as an MLA from the Amour constituency in Purnia district and serves as the Bihar State President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). His political career started in 1985 as a student, joining Moulana Mohammad Hai’s campaign against burglars and dacoits, which shaped his focus on advocating for marginalized communities in Bihar’s Seemanchal region, covering Purnia, Kishanganj, Araria, and Katihar districts.

Akhtarul Iman Biography Summery

Field	Details
Full Name	Akhtarul Iman
Date of Birth	March 7, 1964
Place of Birth	Kishanganj, Bihar
Political Party	All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) (since August 2015) previously Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) (2005-2014), Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) (2014-2015).
Position	MLA, Amour Constituency (2020-present) Bihar State President, AIMIM (November 2015-present)
Tenure	MLA, Kishanganj: February 2005-2010 MLA, Kochadhaman: 2010-2014 (resigned in 2014) MLA, Amour: 2020-present Bihar State President, AIMIM: November 2015-present
Education	Master’s degree (M.A.)
Legislative Constituency	Amour, Purnia, Bihar (current) previously Kishanganj and Kochadhaman
Electoral Experience	2005: Elected MLA from Kishanganj (RJD) in February and October elections. 2010: Elected MLA from Kochadhaman (RJD), resigned in 2014. 2014: Contested and lost Kishanganj Lok Sabha seat (JD(U)). 2015: Contested and lost Kochadhaman Assembly seat (AIMIM). 2019: Contested and lost Kishanganj Lok Sabha seat (AIMIM). 2020: Elected MLA from Amour (AIMIM), defeating INC, NCP, LJP, and JD(U) candidates.
Source of Inspiration	Inspired by Moulana Mohammad Hai’s campaign against crime in 1985 focusing on addressing police and administrative complicity in social issues.
Father’s Name	Abdul Rashid
Religion	Islam
Nationality	Indian
Language Style	Hindi, English, Urdu
Major Issues	Advocacy for minority rights, particularly for Muslims in Seemanchal. Opposition to perceived cultural impositions (e.g., Surya Namaskar in schools, 2013). Focus on socio-economic issues in Seemanchal, a region with significant poverty and underdevelopment. Push for AIMIM’s inclusion in opposition alliances like INDI Alliance (2025).
Professional Background	Primarily a career politician since 2005
Special Achievements	Elected MLA four times across three constituencies (Kishanganj, Kochadhaman, Amour). Became AIMIM’s sole MLA in Bihar after 2022 defections, maintaining party presence. Gained attention for his 2020 oath-taking stance, emphasizing Bharat over Hindustan, sparking national debate. Appointed Bihar State President of AIMIM in 2015, consolidating the party’s presence in Seemanchal.

Akhtarul Iman Net worth

He has maintained transparency by regularly disclosing his assets and liabilities through election affidavits.

Field	Details
Declared Assets (2020)	₹74.14 lakh
Declared Liabilities (2020)	₹7.99 lakh
Criminal Record	8 criminal cases registered
Asset Breakdown	Includes residential properties, Business, Agriculture and investments

Notes: The net worth will be updated soon.

This transparency reassures constituents that he is committed to clean governance, as he has declared his main assets, real estate, and personal holdings, to the public.

Political Journey and Achievements

Political Journey

1985: Began political engagement as a student, joining Moulana Mohammad Hai’s campaign against crime in Bihar, motivated by concerns over police and administrative complicity.
2005: Elected MLA from Kishanganj on an RJD ticket in both February and October Bihar Assembly elections, serving until 2010.
2010: Won Kochadhaman Assembly seat (RJD), serving until 2014 when he resigned.
2013: Opposed Surya Namaskar in schools, alleging RSS ideology imposition, highlighting his focus on cultural issues.
2014: Left RJD, joined JD(U), and contested Kishanganj Lok Sabha seat, losing to Asrarul Haq Qasmi.
August 2015: Joined AIMIM and was appointed Bihar State President in November 2015.
2015: Contested Kochadhaman Assembly seat (AIMIM), lost to JD(U)’s Mujahid Alam (37,000 vs. 56,000 votes).
2019: Contested Kishanganj Lok Sabha seat (AIMIM), lost to Mohammad Jawed.
2020: Elected MLA from Amour, Purnia, on an AIMIM ticket, defeating INC, NCP, LJP, and JD(U) candidates.
2022: Remained AIMIM’s sole Bihar MLA after four colleagues defected to RJD.
2025: As of July 16, expressed interest in joining the opposition INDI Alliance to strengthen AIMIM’s position.

Achievements

Multiple MLA Terms: Elected MLA four times across Kishanganj (2005–2010), Kochadhaman (2010–2014), and Amour (2020–present), establishing strong regional influence in Seemanchal.
AIMIM Leadership: Appointed Bihar State President of AIMIM in 2015, consolidating the party’s presence in Bihar’s Muslim-majority areas.
2020 Amour Victory: Secured Amour seat in 2020 against major parties, reinforcing AIMIM’s foothold in Bihar with a 56.5% voter turnout.
Minority Advocacy: Vocal on minority rights, notably opposing Surya Namaskar in schools (2013) and advocating for “Bharat” over “Hindustan” in his 2020 oath-taking, sparking national debate.
Resilience Post-Defections: Maintained AIMIM’s visibility as its sole MLA after 2022 defections, showcasing leadership under adversity.
Strategic Positioning: Pushed for AIMIM’s inclusion in the INDI Alliance in 2025, aiming to enhance the party’s influence in Bihar’s opposition politics.

Legal Challenges and Setbacks

2020 Oath Issue: In 2020, he refused to say Hindustan during his oath as MLA, preferring Bharat instead, which caused a big argument with BJP and JD(U) leaders, but no legal action was taken.
Election Losses: He lost elections in 2014 (Kishanganj Lok Sabha, JD(U)), 2015 (Kochadhaman Assembly, AIMIM), and 2019 (Kishanganj Lok Sabha, AIMIM), which slowed his political progress.
2014 Resignation: He quit his Kochadhaman MLA seat in 2014 to run for Lok Sabha but lost, leaving him without any elected position at that time.
2022 MLA Defections: In 2022, four out of five AIMIM MLAs in Bihar joined RJD, leaving him as the only AIMIM MLA, which weakened his party’s strength.
Limited Party Growth: AIMIM, under his leadership, struggles to grow beyond Seemanchal’s Muslim areas, making it hard to compete with bigger parties in Bihar.

Amour Assembly Election 2020

Here is the summary of Amour Vidhnsabha Constituency’s past election results.

Party	Candidate	Votes	%
AIMIM	Akhtarul Iman	94,459	51.17
JD(U)	Saba Zafar	41,944	22.72
INC	Abdul Zalil Mastan	31,863	17.26
JAP(L)	Kumar Gupta	3,164	1.71
LJP	Manoj Kumar Nishad	919	0.5

Additional Details:

Margin of Victory: 52,515
Turnout: 184,606
AIMIM gain from INC

Future Vision for Amour

Economic Growth: Promote rice and jute industries and improve irrigation to create jobs.
Education: Enhance schools and skill training for youth and women.
Healthcare: Bring more medical facilities and health camps to rural Amour.
Minority Rights: Protect the rights of Amour’s 69.8% Muslim population.
Infrastructure: Improve roads to connect Amour to markets and services.
Political Strength: Align with opposition alliances like INDI to boost Amour’s voice.
Voter Rights: Ensure fair voter list revisions to protect Amour’s 2,80,910 electors.

Personal Life and Background

Akhtarul Iman, born on March 7, 1964, in Kishanganj, Bihar’s Seemanchal region, is the MLA of Amour, Purnia, and a key AIMIM leader. He completed his Master’s degree at Magadh University in 1990. His father’s name is Abdul Rashid, and he is married. As a Muslim, he actively supports minority rights. Living in Kishanganj, he works as a social worker, farmer, and businessman. His political career began in 1985 as a student, joining an anti-crime campaign, which shaped his focus on community issues. This led him to oppose Surya Namaskar in schools in 2013 and prefer Bharat over Hindustan during his 2020 MLA oath.

Public Perception and Engagement

Field	Details
Public Image	Akhtarul Iman is seen as a vocal advocate for minority rights in Bihar’s Seemanchal region, respected by supporters but controversial for his cultural stances, like the 2020 oath-taking issue.
Facebook Handle	https://www.facebook.com/akhtaruliman
Instagram Handle	https://www.instagram.com/akhtarulimanofficial
Twitter Handle	https://x.com/Akhtaruliman5
Contact Details	+919431267572
Permanent Address	Kishanganj, Bihar

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Akhtarul Iman?

Akhtarul Iman is the MLA of Amour, Purnia, Bihar, and AIMIM’s Bihar State President, known for advocating minority rights in the Seemanchal region.

Are there any legal cases against him?

Yes, Akhtarul Iman has eight criminal cases against.

What is Akhtarul Iman net worth?

As of 2020, Akhtarul Iman declared assets worth ₹74.14 lakh and liabilities amounting to ₹7.99 lakh.

Akhtarul Iman Photo

Aktarul Iman with AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi — Akhtarul Iman with AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi

Aktarul Iman with Pappu Yadav. — Akhtarul Iman with AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi

Sources:

[1.] Akhtarul Iman – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akhtarul_Iman

[2.] Akhtarul Iman All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) – Amour https://www.myneta.info/Bihar2020/candidate.php?candidate_id=13142

[3.] Shri Ram Narayan Mandal – National Portal of India https://v2.india.gov.in/directory/whos-who/mla/shri-akhtarul-iman-3048839767798

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