Mohammed Faizal Padippura | |
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 16 May 2014 – 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Muhammed Hamdulla Sayeed |
| Succeeded by | Muhammed Hamdulla Sayeed |
| Constituency | Lakshadweep |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 May 1975 Andrott, Lakshadweep, India |
| Political party | Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) (2024–present) Nationalist Congress Party (until 2024) |
| Spouse | Smt. Rahmath Beegum |
| Children | 4 (1 son, 3 daughters) |
| Residence(s) | Andrott, Lakshadweep |
| Education | Master of Business Administration (University of Calicut) |
| Alma mater | University of Calicut Sir Syed College |
| Occupation | Social worker |
As of 17 December, 2016 Source: [1] | |
Mohammed Faizal Padippura (born 28 May 1975) is an Indian politician and social worker and Ex Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Union Territory of Lakshadweep. He was elected as the party whip of the Nationalist Congress Party in the 16th Lok Sabha. In January 2023, Faizal and four others were sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case of attempt to murder.[1] After this verdict, Mohammad Faizal was disqualified from Lok Sabha and on 29 March 2023 his membership was restored.[2] The Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha took this decision. On 25 January, The High court of Kerala suspended the judgement of Kavaratti court against him. On January 30, The Election Commission of India deferred by-election for Parliamentary constituency in Lakshadweep after Kerala High Court passed an order on January 25 suspending the conviction. He was lost in Lakshadweep lok sabha constituency in 2024 election.
- ^ "10-year jail term for Lakshadweep MP, three others". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "NCP leader Mohammed Faizal's Lok Sabha membership restored ahead of SC hearing". Hindustan Times. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.