Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury
Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury | |
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![]() Chowdhury in 2012 | |
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office 16 May 2009 – 4 June 2024 | |
Preceded by | New Seat |
Succeeded by | Isha Khan Choudhury |
Constituency | Maldaha Dakshin |
In office 2006–2009 | |
Preceded by | A.B.A. Gani Khan Choudhury |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Constituency | Malda |
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare | |
In office 22 September 2012 – 16 May 2014 | |
President | Pranab Mukherjee |
Preceded by | Sudip Bandyopadhyay |
Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1996–2006 | |
Preceded by | Dinesh Chandra Joarder |
Succeeded by | Biswanath Ghosh |
Constituency | Kaliachak |
Personal details | |
Born | Malda, West Bengal, India | 12 January 1938
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Ruth Khan Choudhury |
Children | Isha Khan Choudhury |
Residence(s) | Sahazalalpur, English Bazar, Malda |
Profession | Political, Social Worker |
Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury (born 12 January 1938), also known as Dalu, is an Indian politician and former Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.[1] He has represented the Maldaha Dakshin (Lok Sabha constituency) since 2009. He was first elected M.P from his brother A.B.A. Ghani Khan Choudhury's seat Malda (Lok Sabha constituency) as a member of the Indian National Congress party.[2]
Early life
[edit]A. H. Khan was born into a Bengali Muslim family in Malda district, West Bengal. His father, Khan Bahadur Abu Hayat B. Khan Choudhury was a Zamindar in Malda district during British Raj.[3][4]
Political career
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Khan served as MLA of Kaliachak from 1996 to 2006. After his brother A.B.A. Ghani Khan Choudhury's death he was elected M.P. from Malda (Lok Sabha constituency) as a member of the Indian National Congress party. From 22 September 2012 to 16 May 2014 he served as Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare under UPA Government.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Abu Hasem Kahn Chowdhury(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- MALDAHA DAKSHIN(WEST BENGAL) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Detailed Profile: Shri Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury". Loksabha. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ^ "Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury | National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ Bagchi, Suvojit (21 April 2019). "The Ghani Khan Chowdhury legacy and Malda". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ "Members : Lok Sabha". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ "Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury Biography - About family, political life, awards won, history". www.elections.in. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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