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'''Nalapad Ahmed Haris''', popularly known as '''N. A. Haris''' is an [[India]]n businessman, politician of [[Indian National Congress]] and member of [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] from Shanthinagar constituency.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Shanthinagar-is-home-to-shanties-and-malls/articleshow/19703897.cms |title=Shanthinagar is home to shanties and malls | Bengaluru News - Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2013-04-24 |accessdate=2018-02-23}}</ref> He won the seat by a margin of 19,000 votes in the [[2013 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|2013 Karnataka assembly elections]].<ref>{{cite | '''Nalapad Ahmed Haris''', popularly known as '''N. A. Haris''' is an [[India]]n businessman, politician of [[Indian National Congress]] and member of [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] from Shanthinagar constituency.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Shanthinagar-is-home-to-shanties-and-malls/articleshow/19703897.cms |title=Shanthinagar is home to shanties and malls | Bengaluru News - Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2013-04-24 |accessdate=2018-02-23}}</ref> He won the seat by a margin of 19,000 votes in the [[2013 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|2013 Karnataka assembly elections]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-assembly-elections-live-updates/article4694605.ece |title=Karnataka Assembly Elections: Live updates |work=The Hindu |date= 8 May 2013|accessdate=2018-02-23}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/origins-nalapad-family-their-meteoric-rise-and-arrogant-present-78531|publisher=News Minute|date=March 26, 2018|title=The origins of the Nalapad family, their meteoric rise and the arrogant present}}</ref> He was formerly working as the [[Chairman]] of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2019/jan/13/bmtc-chairman-says-there-will-be-no-hike-in-bus-fares-1924507.html|title=BMTC chairman says there will be no hike in bus fares|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-02-12}}</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Karnataka MLAs | [[Category:Karnataka MLAs 2018–2023]] | ||
[[Category:Karnataka MLAs 2013–2018]] | [[Category:Karnataka MLAs 2013–2018]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:22, 24 September 2021
Nalapad Ahmed Haris | |
|---|---|
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 2008 | |
| Preceded by | S. Raghu |
| Constituency | Shanthinagar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 January 1967.[1] Bhadravati, Karnataka |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Occupation | MLA |
Nalapad Ahmed Haris, popularly known as N. A. Haris is an Indian businessman, politician of Indian National Congress and member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Shanthinagar constituency.[2] He won the seat by a margin of 19,000 votes in the 2013 Karnataka assembly elections.[3][4] He was formerly working as the Chairman of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation.[5]
Early life
Nalpad. A. Haris's father, N. A. Mohammed, moved from Kasaragod, Kerala to Bhadravati, Karnataka in 1960 to set up a metal scrapping shop. Mohammed later moved to Bengaluru and started working on government construction projects. One of the notable projects was Upper Krishna Project. With the money made in this project, Mohammed established Hotel Bangalore International. Nalapad Ahmed Haris was born in 1966 in Bengaluru. In 1978, Mohammed setup Nalapad Group of Hotels. N A Haris later joined the family business in 1997.[4]
Expansion of Nalapad Group business
Nalpad A Haris played a major role in diversifying Nalapad Group's business into Nalapad Pipes, Nalapad Suraksha, Nalapad Infotech and Nalapad Energy. Haris's family also owns Nalapad International School.[4]
Politics
Through Nalapad family's business Haris came in contact of Indian National Congress leader K. J. George, who also hails from Kerala. In early 2000s, Haris became a trusted aide of K. J. George and former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. This helped him elevate his position within the party.[4]
At age of 41, he was elected MLA from Shanthinagar assembly constituency in 2008 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election. He gained popularity through charitable work specially through N A Haris foundation. The foundation provides scholarships to underprivileged children and organizes job fairs.[4]
He was reelected as MLA from Shanthinagar assembly constituency in 2013.
In 2017, Haris' 28-year-old son, Mohammed, was appointed as the General Secretary of Bengaluru Youth Congress.[4][6] He was reelected in 2018 from shanti nagar
See also
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX1ST2cj2b4
- ↑ "Shanthinagar is home to shanties and malls | Bengaluru News - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ↑ "Karnataka Assembly Elections: Live updates". The Hindu. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "The origins of the Nalapad family, their meteoric rise and the arrogant present". News Minute. 26 March 2018.
- ↑ "BMTC chairman says there will be no hike in bus fares". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ "Pub assault case: Karnataka HC dismisses bail plea of Congress MLA's son Mohammed Nalapad". India Today. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
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