Mohammad Tahir (politician)
Mohammad Tahir | |
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Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office 1971–1977 | |
President |
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Prime minister | Purnia |
In office 1962–1967 | |
President |
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Prime minister |
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Constituency | Kishanganj |
In office 1957–1962 | |
President | |
Prime minister | Purnia |
In office 1937–unknown | |
Constituency | Purnia |
Personal details | |
Born | 1903 Bengal Province, British India |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse |
Bibi Zahida Khatoon
(m. 1922, died)Khadija Khatoon (after 1941) |
Children | 9 |
Parent |
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Education | Muhammedan Anglo Oriental Collegiate School Aligarh Muslim University |
Occupation | Politician, Lawyer |
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Mohammad Tahir was an Indian politician and lawyer who served as a
Purnia assembly constituency.[1] A member of the Indian National Congress, he also served member of Constituent Assembly from 1946 to 50 and was formerly associated with the All-India Muslim League.[2]
Biography
He was born to Mohammad Taha in 1903 in
Muhammedan Anglo Oriental Collegiate School in Aligarh. He later attended Aligarh Muslim University where he obtained his law degree such as LL.B.[2]
He was married to Bibi Zahida Khatoon in 1922. After she died, he married again to Khadija Khatoon in 1941. He had nine children, including seven sons and two daughters.[2]
Political career
Before entering in politics, he was associated with the Muslim league, a political party which was established in British India. In 1930, he was elected as a member of District Board of Purnia and
chairman until 1941. He was later appointed as a vice-chairman of Purnia District Board from 1941 to 45.[2]
He started his political career around 1937 when he was elected as the member of Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1937, 1946 and 1952. He was also elected a parliament member to the second (1957—62), third (1962—67) and fifth Lok Sabha collectively from 1957 to 1977.[2]
References
- ^ "Members Bioprofile". Parliament of India, Lok Sabha. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Shri Mohammad Tahir MP biodata Purnea | ENTRANCEINDIA".