J. M. Aaroon Rashid

J.M. Aaroon Rashid
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2004–2014
Constituency Periyakulam (2004-2009)
Theni (2009–2014)
Personal details
Born (1950-05-13) 13 May 1950
Madras, Madras State, India
Political party Indian National Congress
Spouse(s) Hazaran Beevi
Children 2 sons and 2 daughters
Residence Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
As of 22 September, 2010
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J.M. Aaroon Rashid (born 13 May 1950) is an Indian politician and former member of the Parliament of India, representing the Theni Lok Sabha constituency. Aaron Rashid is a leader of Indian National Congress.

Early life

J.M. Aaroon Rashid was born in Chennai on 13 May 1950[1] for Shri Jamal Mohideen and Smt. S.J.M.H. Bivi. J.M. Aaron Rashid attended Intermediate Educated at Sir Thiyagaraja College, Washermanpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Political career

In March 1996, he entered into politics as a Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for Villivakam constituency (1996–2001) from Tamil Maanila Congress. In 2001 he floated new party Tamizhaga Muslim United Jamaat and contested along with DMK alliance.[2] Then he joined congress and got Lok Sabha seat for Periyakulam constituency in Tamil nadu and he won that Lok Sabha election in 2004 Elected to 14th Lok Sabha.[3] He got 346,851 votes (49.51%) and he defeated strongman Dhinakaran. T T V of ADMK by 2,155 votes in that election.[4]

2009 elections

In 2009, Aaroon Rashid once again Indian national congress fielded him in THENI constituency in Tamil nadu and he got 340,575 and defeated Thanga Tamilselvan of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.[5]

Positions held

2004

  • Member, Committee on Energy
  • Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Shipping
  • Member, Committee on Government Assurances
  • Chairman, Tamil Nadu Haj committee, (2004 - 2009)
  • Member, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, (2004–09)

2006

  • Member, Joint Parliamentary Committee on Wakf

2007

  • Member, Committee on Energy

2009

  • Member, Committee on Health and Family Welfare
  • Member, Committee on Official Languages
  • Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Shipping
  • Member, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board (2012–13).

2010

Member, committee on Home Affairs

Social and cultural activities

Working for the upliftment of the backward, dalits and minorities.

Special interests

Promoting communal harmony in remote dalit villages

Mullaiperiyar issue

Theni, 15 December: Except for isolated incidents, usually controversial dam on Mullaiperiyar neighbouring Kerala with Theni district of Tamil Nadu, following stress, this was a normal life. However, after ten days of tense atmosphere, some violent incidents along the border areas of Kerala prevail. Police JM Aaron Rashid, Member of Parliament (Congress) were arrested, and 600 Congress Theni Parliament constituency they represent the procession tried to lay siege to the dam. MPs and the party office here on Aaron Palanichettipatti were rounded to the police.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Detailed Profile – Shri J.M. Aaroon Rasheed – Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) – Who's Who – Government: National Portal of India. India.gov.in. Retrieved on 2011-08-09.
  2. ↑ "Tamil Nadu elections: Parties play caste card, DMK frontrunner". India Today. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  3. ↑ http://ibnlive.in.com/politics/keycandidate/350.html
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  5. ↑ http://www.indiaelections.co.in/lok-sabha-constituencies/tamil-nadu/theni/
  6. ↑ http://123southwala.com/?p=9639%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D
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