Syed Shahabuddin
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Syed Shahabuddin (4 November 1935 – 4 March 2017) was an Indian politician and diplomat from Gaya, Bihar. He began as a diplomat working for the Indian Foreign Service, but later became well known as one of the most articulate Muslim politicians of independent India. He switched careers after the Emergency, at the time when the Congress began its decline and Hindu nationalism first started its ascent to power. He served three terms from 1979-1996 as a member of the Parliament of India. He was known for his leadership of the Muslim opposition to the Shah Bano case and the Demolition of Babri Masjid. He died in March 2017 of long-term asthma, at a hospital near his residence in Delhi, India.[citation needed]
Syed Shahabuddin | |
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Member of Parliament | |
In office 1991–1996 | |
Preceded by | M.J. Akbar |
Succeeded by | Mohammed Taslimuddin |
In office 1985–1989 | |
Preceded by | Jamilur Rahman |
Succeeded by | M.J. Akbar |
Constituency | Kishanganj |
Personal details | |
Born | (1935-11-04)4 November 1935 Ranchi, Bihar, India |
Died | 4 March 2017(2017-03-04) (aged 81) Delhi, India |
Citizenship | India |
Political party | Janata Party |
Spouse | Shaher Bano |
Children | Nayyar Parvez Parveen Amanullah and 4 other daughters |
Alma mater | Patna University |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Diplomat |