Mohammed Abass Rather

Mohammed Abass Rather is an Indian communist politician from Jammu and Kashmir belonging to Communist Party of India (Marxist). He is serving as the secretary of Jammu-Kashmir state unit of CPI(M).^[1][2][3] He is one of the five members of CPI(M) who got elected in the District Development Council election, 2020.^[4] Rather was elected from Qaimoh-B constituency.^[5] He formerly played his role as the secretary of Kulgam district committee of the party.^[6][7]

Mohammed Abass Rather
Secretary of Communist Party of India (Marxist), Jammu and Kashmir
Incumbent
Assumed office 18 February 2025
Preceded by	Ghulam Nabi Malik
Personal details
Born	Kulgam, India
Nationality	Indian
Political party	Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Relatives	Ghulam Ahmad Rather (Father)
Occupation	Politician

References

1. "CPI(M) conference adopts resolutions on restoration of J-K's statehood, Pandits' return to Kashmir". ThePrint.
2. "CPI(M) Concludes 13th State Conference in Jammu with Strong Criticisms of BJP and Calls for Restoration of J&K's Statehood - Kashmir News Trust".
3. "CPI(M) Calls for Restoration of Article 370, Terms Its Abrogation an Assault on Constitutional Rights".
4. "Elections for DDC Chairman in Kulgam: Most members await PAGD decision | KNO". 13 April 2021.
5. "JAMMU & KASHMIR DDC ELECTIONS 2020" (PDF). STATE ELECTION COMMISSION - Jammu and Kashmir (UT).
6. "Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | 'People protesting through ballot', says CPI(M) veteran Tarigami in Kulgam stronghold". 25 May 2024.
7. "Iltija Mufti accuses NC, CPI(M) of hooliganism after Assembly poll victories". The Hindu. 10 October 2024.