Mir Qurram Ali

Mir Qurram Ali (born 8 January 1998) is an Indian advocate, politician, journalist, and social activist from Hyderabad, Telangana. He is known for his work in legal advocacy, youth leadership, and political activism, particularly through the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), now Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). He currently practices law at the Telangana High Court and is widely recognized as a youth icon of Telangana.

Early life and education

Mir Qurram Ali was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, into a Muslim family from the Charminar area. He completed his early education at IZM Boys High School and Fountain Head High School. He later attended Agrawal Junior College (AJC), where he became the President of the AJC Student Union.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Acharya Nagarjuna University and is in the final year of a Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB) from Mahatma Gandhi University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M).

Career

Political activism

Qurram Ali began his political journey at the age of 12, inspired by Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. He joined the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and became actively involved with its student wing, TRSV.

In 2014, he was appointed TRSV President of Agrawal Junior College and served as the TRSV Charminar Coordinator during the MLA elections. He played key roles in the 2018 Telangana Assembly elections and the 2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections.

He later held leadership positions such as:

• President, TRSV Charminar Constituency

• National Convenor, Bhartiya Muslim Leadership Conference (BMLC)

• General Secretary, Telangana Yuva Manch

• President, Anjuman-e-Ahle Aza

He is also the Founder of Vidyarthi Seva Dal, a student-led welfare organization.

Legal profession

Qurram Ali is a practicing advocate at the Telangana High Court, focusing on civil, criminal, and constitutional law. He is the President of the Legal Rights and Justice Forum, where he advocates for marginalized communities, student rights, and human rights.

He has been arrested over 50 times for participating in peaceful protests against the NRC-CAA laws, fuel price hikes, and anti-farmer bills.

Journalism and media

Ali is actively involved in media and journalism:

• Owner and Editor-in-Chief, Wake Up Telangana, an English daily

• Editor-in-Chief, NT News Agency and News Channel

• President, Telangana Journalists and Reporters Association

Through these platforms, he promotes media freedom, grassroots reporting, and civic education.

Recognitions

Qurram Ali is widely regarded as a youth icon of Telangana for his leadership in student politics, legal activism, and social reform movements. His influence extends across political, legal, and journalistic circles in Hyderabad and beyond.

Campaigns and social initiatives

Some of his notable campaigns and movements include:

• No Drugs Campaign

• Anti-NRC and CAA Protests

• Anti-Farmer Bill Movements

• Student Welfare and Legal Awareness Drives

Positions held

• Advocate at Telangana High Court

• President, Legal Rights and Justice Forum

• Chairman, BRS Welfare Federation

• President, Telangana Journalists and Reporters Association

• National Convenor, BMLC Students Wing

• Editor-in-Chief, Wake Up Telangana & NT News

• Founder, Vidyarthi Seva Dal

• Former President, TRSV Charminar Constituency

Social media and public presence

• Official Website

• Facebook

• Twitter

• Instagram

References

• The Hans India - Milk Bath for KCR Portrait

• The Hans India - Celebrating Nehru

• TRSV Charminar Blogspot

• Times of India - Religious Leaders & Politicians