Ahmet Rifat Bey (Çalıka) was a politician who served during the late Ottoman and early Republican periods, born in 1873. Following the proclamation of the Second Constitutional Era, he was elected as a deputy from Elazığ to the Chamber of Deputies (Meclis-i Mebûsan), and after the declaration of the Republic, he served as a member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye for its first, second, and third terms representing Elazığ. Throughout his political career, he participated in religious and social activities, notably contributing to the establishment of People’s Houses and the expansion of public-oriented initiatives.

He was born in Elazığ. His father’s name was Ali Efendi. It is understood that after completing his education, he held various positions within the Ottoman bureaucracy. Detailed information regarding his education is not available.

In the elections held after the proclamation of the Second Constitutional Era in 1908, he was elected as a deputy from Elazığ to the Chamber of Deputies. He witnessed the decline of the Ottoman State and continued his political life during the Republican era. He served as a deputy from Elazığ in the First Term of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, which opened on 23 April 1920. He also represented Elazığ in the Second Term (1923–1927) and the Third Term (1927–1931).

During his tenure in the Assembly, he served on various committees including the Sharia Committee, the Petitions Committee, and the Guidance Committee. In his role on the Guidance Committee, he worked to instill the spirit of national struggle among the public. Although his speeches in the parliamentary records were few, his active participation in committee activities is evident.

After the declaration of the Republic, he played an active role in the establishment of People’s Houses. As one of the founders of the Elazığ People’s House, he contributed to the promotion of education, culture, and social activities directed at the public. He was also known for his religious identity and gained recognition through his work on the Sharia Committee, particularly on religious and legal matters.

No precise information is available regarding the date or location of Ahmet Rifat Bey’s death. His long service as a deputy from Elazığ demonstrates his significance in regional politics. He is remembered as a figure who contributed to both political and social life during the early years of the Republic.