Mumtaz Begum born in 1956 is the first Muslim and fourth Women mayor of Bangalore. She was elected as a Congress nominee on 30 November 2005.

She is also the vice-chair for the All India Council of Mayors.

She was elected Deputy Mayor in 1984 on Janata Party ticket.

Other posts held :

2002-2005: Executive Committee member, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee(KPCC).

1997-2002: General Secretary, KPCC.

1995-97 : General Secretary, Bangalore City District Congress Committee.

1993-97 : President, Shivajinagar Block Congress Committee.

1991-95 : General Secretary, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, Mahila Wing.