Mohammad Asghar, AM (born 30 September 1945) is a Welsh politician. Representing Plaid Cymru, he won election to the Welsh Assembly in 2007 on the list for South Wales East. He is the first ethnic minority and Muslim member of the Assembly. Born in Peshawar in British India, he gained a BA from Peshawar University before moving to Wales in order to complete a course in accountancy in Newport.

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  • Mohammad Asghar, AM (born 30 September 1945) is a Welsh politician. Representing Plaid Cymru, he won election to the Welsh Assembly in 2007 on the list for South Wales East. He is the first ethnic minority and Muslim member of the Assembly. Born in Peshawar in British India, he gained a BA from Peshawar University before moving to Wales in order to complete a course in accountancy in Newport. After becoming involved in politics, he became the Party’s Regional Coordinator, member of the National Executive Committee and was Wales’ first Muslim councillor, representing Victoria ward on Newport City Council. He has also stood for the party in general elections. His daughter, Natasha Asghar, also stood as Plaid Cymru candidate in the 2007 Elections.
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