Najmuddin (politician)

Najmuddin (1928-2013) was an Indian social reformer and politician who was active in politics for four decades, and was the Indian National Congress member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from Bahadurganj constituency.

Najmuddin
Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly
In office 1980–1990
Preceded by	Islamuddin Baghi
Succeeded by	Islamuddin Baghi
In office 1969–1977
Preceded by	Dilip Narayan Jha
Succeeded by	Islamuddin Bagi
Constituency	Bahadurganj
Personal details
Born	2 Jan 1928 Gangi, Dist- Purnea (now- Kishanganj ), Bihar
Died	25 October 2013 Gangi, Kishanganj
Political party	Indian National Congress
Spouse	Mehrun Nisha Begum
Children	8
Alma mater	Patna Science College (M.Sc.)
As of April, 2019 Source:

Early life

Najmuddin was born at Gangi village in Purnia district on 2 January 1928. He received his Master of Science in Mathematics from Science College Patna University, Patna. He was awarded Gold Medal. Before entering active politics, he worked as an Assistant Principal in Russel High School Bahadurganj, Kishanganj.^[1]

Political career

Member of Legislative Assembly

He was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Bahadurganj Vidhan Sabha constituency in 1969^[2] and 1972.^[3] He was placed second in the 1977 elections^[4] and won the seat again in 1980^[5] and 1985.^[6] He was again placed second in 1990.^[7][8]

Positions held

He was appointed General Secretary of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) in 1982 and worked  with late Shri Dumer Lal Baitha during the tenure of his Presidency. In 1991 he was appointed president of the District Core Committee (DCC) Kishanganj. He was appointed and worked as Chairman of Bihar State Panchayat Finance Corporation in 1981 to 1989. He was appointed Chairman for five years of Bihar State Electricity Advisory Board Purnia Circle in 1972, also elected Hon. Joint Secretary and Director of the Purnia district. District Central Co-operative Bank (DCCB) Ltd. Purnia several times between 1969 and 1995. Also appointed Vice-Chairman of the District Board, Purnia Bihar 1974. He died on 25 October 2013.

Social Activities

• Founder of public Library at Gangi Hat.
• Founder and Secretary of National Academy High School Gangi Hat, Kishanganj.
• Founder and Secretary of Nehru College, Bahadurganj, Dist. Kishanganj.
• Founder and Secretary of Bahadurganj College Bahadurganj, Dist. Kishanganj.
• President of Najmuddin Yuva Mandal (NGO), Gangi Hat.
• President of Mehrun Nisha Mahila Vikas Mandal.

References

1. "Bihar Houses Mourn Mandela's Death". Outlook. 6 December 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
2. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1969, to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar" (PDF). p. 7. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
3. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1972, to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar" (PDF). p. 7. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
4. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1977, to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar" (PDF). p. 153. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
5. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1980, to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar" (PDF). p. 7. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
6. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1985, to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar" (PDF). p. 7. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
7. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1990, to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar" (PDF). p. 156. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
8. "BIHAR VIDHAN SABHA/Former MLA". vidhansabha.bih.nic.in. Retrieved 22 August 2021.