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Sajda Ahmed
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Sajda Ahmed

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All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
Member of Parliament, Uluberia Constituency
West Bengal
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Sajda Ahmed is an Indian politician and social reformer serving as the Member of Parliament for the Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.
  • Representing the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), she won consecutive terms in 2018, 2019, and 2024.
  • She is the widow of the highly respected senior leader Sultan Ahmed and serves on the parliamentary Committee on Empowerment of Women.
  • Her legislative work heavily emphasizes minority women's literacy, rural health center connectivity, and traditional zari embroidery embroidery trade links.
Source: ECI, ADR MyNeta, Lok Sabha Digital Sansad

About Sajda Ahmed

Sajda Ahmed’s public career represents a dedicated focus on the socio-economic empowerment of rural communities and minority women across the Howrah district. Born on 22 June 1962 in Kolkata, she completed her graduation from the University of Calcutta. Following the untimely passing of her husband, veteran leader and former Union Minister Sultan Ahmed, she took on his legacy of community service, winning the 2018 Uluberia by-election with a massive mandate. In the Lok Sabha, she has built a strong reputation as an advocate for rural development, systematically working to upgrade cottage industry parameters, establishing localized safety mechanisms for women, and securing financial support networks for the region’s traditional handloom and intricate zari artisans.

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Education

1978
Secondary Schooling under West Bengal Board
1980
Higher Secondary Certification from Kolkata
1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of Calcutta

Political Journey

2018
Elected to the 16th Lok Sabha in a By-Election (Debut Term)
2019
Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha
2024
Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha as MP for Uluberia

Positions Held

  • 2018 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Uluberia 2018 Won 767214 61.00% 4,74,123
Lok Sabha Uluberia 2019 Won 694842 53.00% 2,15,321
Lok Sabha Uluberia 2024 Won 724612 46.88% 2,18,673

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 2.95 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 1.15 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 1.80 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ 50 Lakhs
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Zari Artisan Credit Channels: Establishing direct financial credit links and market display platforms for traditional zari embroidery craftspersons
  • Rural Maternity Networks: Accelerating the setting up of specialized sub-divisional mother-and-child healthcare blocks in Uluberia
  • Minority Girls' Literacy: Directing local area development allocations to construct safety walls and science wings in regional girls' secondary schools
  • Rural Highway Safety: Pushing for dedicated pedestrian overbridges and signage along heavy-traffic accident corridors on National Highway 16

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sajda Ahmed?

Sajda Ahmed is an Indian politician and social reformer serving as a three-term Member of Parliament representing Uluberia.

Which political party does she belong to?

She belongs to the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC).

Who was her husband?

She is the widow of the late Sultan Ahmed, a highly respected veteran senior leader and former Union Minister of State for Tourism.

What major cottage industry does she advocate for?

She actively champions fiscal relief and market pathways for traditional zari embroidery artisans in the Howrah belt.

What is her educational background?

She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree completed under the University of Calcutta system.