[1] Choudhary was born in the Pakistani half of the Punjab region in village Jajay at the home of Chaudhry Muhammad Boota.

[2] He has published a large number of scientific papers in his field, and is considered to be an international authority on conservation tillage.

He was sworn in on the Qur'an, which Winston Peters (leader of the New Zealand First party) criticised as breaking "centuries-old tradition.

[citation needed] During his time in Parliament, Choudhary served on the Primary Production, Local Government and Environment, and Education and Science select committees.

[8] Since retiring Choudhary has been active in the Pakistani and Indian community circles of Auckland encouraging youth political involvement and supporting blood donor drives.