Party : Indian National Congress
Age (in 2026): 57
Spouse/Father Name: Late Ejabul Shaikh
Votes: Total 63,050, Won by 8,193 Votes
Address: Vill. Dohitpur, Po Tildanga, Ps Farakka, Dist. Murshidabad, Pin 742212, West Bengal
Email: motabmse@gmail.com
Mobile Numbers: 8158063733, 9475757507
Profession: Businessman
Spouse Profession: Homemaker, Seasonal Agriculture Products Business
Education: 8th Passed From Tildanga High School In The Year 1983
Total Assets: Rs. 16,28,22,289
Liabilities: Rs. 13,59,27,098
Brief Biography and Political Journey
Motab Shaikh’s journey to becoming the MLA of Farakka in 2026 is nothing short of incredible. Just weeks before the assembly elections, Motab found himself unexpectedly struck off the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Refusing to back down, he took his fight to a Supreme Court-mandated appellate tribunal. In a massive victory for democratic rights, he won back his eligibility to vote and contest just hours before the final nomination deadline!
Representing the Indian National Congress, Motab's resilience and fighting spirit deeply resonated with the people of Farakka. With a strong grassroots connection and an unwavering commitment to his community, he secured a resounding victory by defeating his closest rival by a comfortable margin of 8,193 votes. This crucial win helped end a long dry spell for the Congress party in West Bengal, proving that true leaders are chosen by the people. Motab is widely regarded as an accessible, dedicated, and down-to-earth representative who is always ready to champion the rights of the residents in the Murshidabad district.