Rampur Congress leader marries in hurry after finding out poll seat is reserved for women

Speaking to the media, Rampur Municipal Council president Mamum Shah Khan thanked the guests, who attended the wedding. When asked about getting married in a hurry, Khan said, "I should have got married long ago, but was busy in politics and other activities so I didn't get time to get married."

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh):Uttar Pradesh's Rampur Municipal Council president Mamum Shah Khan after finding a bride for himself within 45 hours got married on Saturday, realising that his poll-bound seat was reserved for women. As soon as the election was announced, the 45-year-old leader found a bride for himself in a hurry and got married in Rampur at 11 pm on Saturday. However, the last nomination date for the municipal president is April 17.

The Congress leader got married in a private marriage hall. Several political leaders attended the marriage and greeted the couple. Speaking to the media, Khan thanked the guests, who attended the wedding. When asked about getting married in a hurry, Khan said, "I should have got married long ago, but was busy in politics and other activities so I didn't get time to get married."

"The municipal elections are ahead and people need me, but the seat is reserved for women. After that, my colleagues advised me to contest the elections and I accepted their suggestions. I will serve the people of Ranpur along with my wife."

Earlier, while talking to ETV Bharat, Shah said that he has been in student politics for a long time. Then he came into politics and continued to serve the people of Rampur. He claimed that regardless of time, be it night or early morning, he always stood for the people. Due to this social service, he could not find time to get married.