Mohammed Faizal Padippura
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: | |
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. After this verdict, Mohammad Faizal was disqualified from Lok Sabha and on 29 March 2023 his membership was restored. 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 30 January, The Election Commission of India deferred by-election for Parliamentary constituency in Lakshadweep after Kerala High Court passed an order on 25 January suspending the conviction. He was defeated in Lakshadweep Lok Sabha constituency in the 2024 election.