Mahboob Diwan Chopdar
Mahboob Diwan Chopdar (Hindi: महबूब दीवान चोपदार), commonly known as MD Chopdar, is an Indian politician associated with the Indian National Congress (INC) in Rajasthan. He currently serves as the:
- President, Minority Department, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (appointed June 2025)[1]
- Chairman, Rajasthan Madarsa Board[2]
Mahboob Diwan Chopdar | |
|---|---|
महबूब दीवान चोपदार | |
| President, Minority Department, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| Assumed office 2025 | |
| Chairman, Rajasthan Madarsa Board | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 21, 1974 Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Residence | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Education | B.A., LL.B. |
| Profession | Politician, Businessman |
| Website | |
| Nickname(s) | M.D. Chopdar |
He is a prominent political leader in Rajasthan, known for his active presence in minority welfare, education reform, and community outreach.
\== Early Life and Background == Chopdar was born on 21 April 1974 in \[\[Jhunjhunu]], Rajasthan. His father, Haji Dr. Salaudeen Chopdar, was a noted social worker and philanthropist. Inspired by his father's work, Chopdar pursued higher education, earning degrees in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.).
He began participating in community service and student politics early in life. He is also an Ayurvedic entrepreneur, serving as Director of Rajasthan Herbals International Pvt. Ltd.[3]
\== Political Career == Chopdar has over three decades of political experience within the Indian National Congress. He started with the Youth Congress and later held key roles in the Seva Dal and minority departments.
\=== Current Positions ===
- President, Minority Department, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (2025–present)[4]
- Chairman, Rajasthan Madarsa Board (2024–present)[5][6]
\=== Past Roles ===
- Secretary, District Youth Congress, Jhunjhunu (1994–1999)
- Vice President, Youth Congress, Jhunjhunu (1999–2002)
- President, Youth Congress, Jhunjhunu (2002–2003)
- District President, Youth Congress, Jhunjhunu (2004–2011)
- Vice President, District Congress Committee (2011–2013)
He also holds or has held positions such as:
- State Secretary, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Seva Dal[7]
- Secretary, City Congress Committee (OBC Cell), Jhunjhunu
- Vice-President, Peace Mission Rajasthan
- Co-Convener, Rajiv Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sangathan, Jhunjhunu
- Director, Dr. Salaudeen Chopdar Foundation
\== Legal Developments == In 2024, his appointment as Chairman of the Rajasthan Madarsa Board was challenged and later revoked by the state government. The Rajasthan High Court later stayed the cancellation and upheld his position.[8]
\== Mission and Social Service == Chopdar is associated with various social service efforts and institutions, including:
- Promoting women's education and literacy
- Organizing free drug de-addiction camps in villages
- Coordinating blood donation drives
- Supporting orphaned and vulnerable families with monthly pensions
- Founding a 100-bed charitable hospital in memory of his father[9]
Organizations:
- Chopdar Samaj Seva Trust, Jhunjhunu
- JK Chopdar Seva Samiti
- Rashtriya Ekta Sadbhavna Mission
\== See Also ==
- \[\[Rajasthan Madarsa Board]]
- \[\[Minority Affairs (India)]]
- \[\[Indian National Congress]]
\== External Links ==
- \[[8](https://www.facebook.com/mdchopdarinc/) Official Facebook]
- \[[9](https://www.instagram.com/mdchopdarinc/?hl=en) Official Instagram]
- \[[10](https://x.com/mdchopdarinc) Official X (formerly Twitter)]
\== References ==
- ↑ [[1](https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/rajasthan/jhunjhunu/rajasthan-madrasa-board-chairman-md-chopdar-appointed-as-state-president-of-congress-minority-department/articleshow/122096854.cms) "MD Chopdar appointed as State President of Congress Minority Department"]. Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2025-06-28.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ↑ [[2](https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/rajasthan/jhunjhunu/md-chopdar-of-jhunjhunu-got-a-big-responsibility-chairman-of-madarsa-board-dance-in-happiness/1545383) "MD Chopdar appointed Chairman of Madarsa Board"]. Zee News Hindi. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ↑ [[3](https://minority.rajasthan.gov.in/Who_isWho.aspx) "Who is Who – Madarsa Board"]. Department of Minority Affairs, Rajasthan. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
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{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ↑ [[5](https://inc.in/media/press-releases/appointment-of-chairman-of-the-minority-department-of-rajasthan-pradesh-congress-committee) "Congress appoints new minority department chief"]. Indian National Congress. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ↑ [[6](https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/madrasa-board-chairman-md-chaubdar-got-big-relief-from-the-high-court-the-court-stayed-the-governments-decision-5484483) "Madrasa Board Chairman MD Chaubdar got relief from HC"]. NDTV Rajasthan. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ↑ [[7](https://www.amarujala.com/rajasthan/jhunjhunu/rajasthan-madrasa-board-chairman-md-chopdar-will-contest-in-jhunjhunu-assembly-by-election-jhunjhunu-news-c-1-1-noi1347-2156092-2024-09-28) "MD Chopdar to contest by-election, expands social mission"]. Amar Ujala. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
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