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'''Abdul Ahad Vakil''' (February 1934 | '''Abdul Ahad Vakil''' (February 1934 – 9 July 2014) was an Indian politician and a [[Member of parliament]] elected in the [[6th Lok Sabha]] elections from [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]'s [[Baramulla (Lok Sabha constituency)|Baramulla constituency]]. He served as the state minister in 1983 and the [[Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (India)|speaker]] of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly]] in 1996. He was the senior member of the [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference|National Conference]].<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=http://loksabhaph.nic.in/writereaddata/biodata_1_12/2632.htm|title=Members Bioprofile|website=loksabhaph.nic.in}}</ref> | ||
==Life and background == | ==Life and background == | ||
Vakil was born in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopora district in February 1934. He did [[Masters of Arts]] and [[Bachelor of Laws]] during his education period and was initially studying at [[Amar Singh College]], [[Srinagar]] and later, moved to [[Aligarh Muslim University]] where He completed further studies. | Vakil was born in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopora district in February 1934. He did [[Masters of Arts]] and [[Bachelor of Laws]] during his education period and was initially studying at [[Amar Singh College]], [[Srinagar]] and later, moved to [[Aligarh Muslim University]] where He completed further studies. | ||
Vakil was originally a [[lawyer]] in 1971 and then nominated the member of the ''District Development Board'' in 1976.<ref name="auto3" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/nc-leader-vakil-passes-away-114071000977_1.html|title=NC leader Vakil passes away|agency=Press Trust of India|date=10 July 2014|via=Business Standard|newspaper=Business Standard India}}</ref> | Vakil was originally a [[lawyer]] in 1971 and then nominated as the member of the ''District Development Board'' in 1976.<ref name="auto3" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/nc-leader-vakil-passes-away-114071000977_1.html|title=NC leader Vakil passes away|agency=Press Trust of India|date=10 July 2014|via=Business Standard|newspaper=Business Standard India}}</ref> | ||
==Social activities== | ==Social activities== | ||
Vakil was regarded as the active social worker who was responsible for the establishment of [[Government Degree College for Women, Sopore]] with science up to [[Bachelor of Science]]. During his political spanning, He opened several welfare centres for [[Poverty|poor]], [[Widows]] and physically [[Physical disability|disabled]] people in Sopor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/former-speaker-abdul-ahad-vakil-passes-away/|title=Former speaker Abdul Ahad Vakil passes away}}</ref> | Vakil was regarded as the active social worker who was responsible for the establishment of the [[Government Degree College for Women, Sopore]] with science up to [[Bachelor of Science]]. During his political spanning, He opened several welfare centres for the [[Poverty|poor]], [[Widows]] and physically [[Physical disability|disabled]] people in Sopor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/former-speaker-abdul-ahad-vakil-passes-away/|title=Former speaker Abdul Ahad Vakil passes away}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life == | ==Personal life == | ||
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==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Vakil died at the age of 79 at his residence LD Colony, Goripora. He then was admitted | Vakil died at the age of 79 at his residence LD Colony, Goripora. He then was admitted to [[Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences]] for medical treatment. After subsequently discharged, He died after multiple organ failure and chest ailment which is associated with [[respiratory disease]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://kashmirtimes.com/newsdet.aspx?q=34247|title=Abdul Ahad Vakil passes away|date=11 July 2014|work=Kashmir Times|accessdate=9 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/ahad-vakil-passes-away/|title=Ahad Vakil passes away|publisher=Daily Excelsior|date=11 July 2014|accessdate=9 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nc-leader-vakil-passes-away/story-QdoAVAiDVipcJLdkOoL1YL.html|title=NC leader Vakil passes away|date=10 July 2014|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:1934 births]] | [[Category:1934 births]] | ||
[[Category:2014 deaths]] | [[Category:2014 deaths]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:India MPs 1977–1979]] | ||
[[Category:Kashmiri | [[Category:Kashmiri politicians]] | ||
[[Category:People from Sopore]] | [[Category:People from Sopore]] | ||
[[Category:Speakers of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly]] | [[Category:Speakers of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly]] | ||
[[Category:Jammu & Kashmir National Conference politicians]] | [[Category:Jammu & Kashmir National Conference politicians]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:40, 17 October 2025
Abdul Ahad Vakil | |
|---|---|
 Abdul Ahad Vakil in 2013 at his residence | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Constituency | Baramulla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1934[1] Sopore, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Died | 9 July 2014 LD Colony, Goripora |
| Political party | National Conference |
| Spouse(s) | Maryam Jan |
| Children | 4 |
Abdul Ahad Vakil (February 1934 – 9 July 2014) was an Indian politician and a Member of parliament elected in the 6th Lok Sabha elections from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency. He served as the state minister in 1983 and the speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in 1996. He was the senior member of the National Conference.[1]
Life and background[edit | edit source]
Vakil was born in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopora district in February 1934. He did Masters of Arts and Bachelor of Laws during his education period and was initially studying at Amar Singh College, Srinagar and later, moved to Aligarh Muslim University where He completed further studies.
Vakil was originally a lawyer in 1971 and then nominated as the member of the District Development Board in 1976.[1][2]
Social activities[edit | edit source]
Vakil was regarded as the active social worker who was responsible for the establishment of the Government Degree College for Women, Sopore with science up to Bachelor of Science. During his political spanning, He opened several welfare centres for the poor, Widows and physically disabled people in Sopor.[3]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
The son of Haji Abdul Razaq, he was married to Maryam Jan in 1960, with whom he had one son and three daughters.[1]
Death[edit | edit source]
Vakil died at the age of 79 at his residence LD Colony, Goripora. He then was admitted to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences for medical treatment. After subsequently discharged, He died after multiple organ failure and chest ailment which is associated with respiratory disease.[4][5][6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Members Bioprofile". loksabhaph.nic.in.
- ↑ "NC leader Vakil passes away". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 10 July 2014 – via Business Standard.
- ↑ "Former speaker Abdul Ahad Vakil passes away".
- ↑ "Abdul Ahad Vakil passes away". Kashmir Times. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ↑ "Ahad Vakil passes away". Daily Excelsior. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ↑ "NC leader Vakil passes away". Hindustan Times. 10 July 2014.