Abdul Shafee

MP Abdul Shafee with PM Indira Gandhi

अब्दुल शफी
Abdul Shafee
عبد الشافي
Member of Parliament, 5th Lok Sabha
In office
Mar 1971 – May 1977
Preceded by K. M. Koushik
Succeeded by Raje Vishveshvar Rao
Constituency Chandrapur
Personal details
Born (1925-11-23) 23 November 1925
Bhandara, (Maharashtra)
Citizenship  India
Nationality  India
Political party Indian National Congress
Spouse(s) Shrimati Sanjida Khatun
Children 4 sons & 3 daughters.
Parents Mr. Lalmiya (Father)
Residence Chandrapur & New Delhi
Profession Businessman, Agriculturist & Politician

Abdul Shafee (23 November 1925 - 26 April 2004) also known as "Shafee MP" was an Senior Awarded Indian Politician of Indian National Congress & Member of Parliament of Loksabha . Shafee was a MP Member of the 5th Lok Sabha and represented the Chandrapur (formally known as Chanda until 5th Lok Sabha) constituency of Maharashtra. He was also a MLC Member of Legislative Council of Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha , First Zilla Parishad President of Chandrapur, First Sarpanch of Rajoli, Famous Social Activist & Head of BSS (Bharat Sevak Samaj) Before Entering Into National Politics.[1][2]

Early life and education

Abdul Shafee was born in Bhandara, in the state of Maharashtra. Shafee was an agriculturist and businessman before joining politics.[2][1]

Political career

Abdul Shafee has been in active politics since 1950s and joined Congress party. He was a M.P for only one term. Shafee succeeded K. M. Koushik of Swatantra Party. After the 5th Lok Sabha, Chanda constituency ceased to exist and new constituency Chandrapur came into existence. Shafi's successor hence was Raje Vishveshvar Rao who belonged to Chandrapur constituency and was a member of the Janata Party.[2][1][3] Prior to entering the Lok Sabha, he was a member of the Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad in various capacities.[1]

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0119711977Member, 5th Lok Sabha
0219801985Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Member Profile". Lok Sabha website. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Election Results 1971" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  3. ↑ "Earlier Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
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