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'''Akbar Ahmad''' (born 30 June 1948) is an | '''Akbar Ahmad''' (born 30 June 1948) is an Indian politician and was member of the 12th [[Lok Sabha]] (1998–99) from [[Azamgarh (Lok Sabha constituency)|Azamgarh Constituency]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]] state in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/biodata_1_12/3835.htm |title=Biographical Sketch of Member of 12th Lok Sabha |publisher=164.100.47.132 |accessdate=2012-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120726204747/http://164.100.47.132/lssnew/biodata_1_12/3835.htm |archive-date=26 July 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://twocircles.net/node/106513 |title=Azamgarh MP Akbar Ahmad Dumpy visits Jamia Nagar |publisher=TwoCircles.net |date= |accessdate=2012-03-28}}</ref> | ||
== Life and career == | == Life and career == | ||
Akbar Ahmad completed his schooling from [[The Doon School]] and later went to [[Canning College]]. He was elected as Member of [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] in 1980 from Haldwani as member of Indira Congress.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/doon-squad/464930/ |title=Doon squad |publisher=Indian Express |date=2009-05-24 |accessdate=2012-03-28}}</ref> He was Sanjay Gandhi's friend and known as 'Dumpy' in his circle. When rivalry developed between Rajiv Gandhi and Maneka Gandhi's factions after Sanjay Gandhi's death in 1980, Indira Gandhi suspended Akbar Ahmad, who was in Maneka camp, from Congress in 1982. <ref>https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/19/world/family-rivalry-flares-in-india-politics.html</ref> When Maneka Gandhi launched Sanjay Vichar Manch in 1982, she appointed Akbar Ahmed as its convenor. <ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19830115-release-of-book-on-maneka-gandhi-stalled-but-damage-already-done-770378-2013-07-26</ref> | Akbar Ahmad completed his schooling from [[The Doon School]] and later went to [[Canning College]]. He was elected as Member of [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] in 1980 from Haldwani as member of Indira Congress.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/doon-squad/464930/ |title=Doon squad |publisher=Indian Express |date=2009-05-24 |accessdate=2012-03-28}}</ref> He was Sanjay Gandhi's friend and known as 'Dumpy' in his circle. When rivalry developed between Rajiv Gandhi and Maneka Gandhi's factions after Sanjay Gandhi's death in 1980, Indira Gandhi suspended Akbar Ahmad, who was in Maneka camp, from Congress in 1982.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/19/world/family-rivalry-flares-in-india-politics.html</ref> When Maneka Gandhi launched Sanjay Vichar Manch in 1982, she appointed Akbar Ahmed as its convenor.<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19830115-release-of-book-on-maneka-gandhi-stalled-but-damage-already-done-770378-2013-07-26</ref> | ||
Akbar Ahmad was elected to the 12th [[Lok Sabha]] in 1998 from [[Azamgarh (Lok Sabha constituency)|Azamgarh Constituency]] on a [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] ticket. | Akbar Ahmad was elected to the 12th [[Lok Sabha]] in 1998 from [[Azamgarh (Lok Sabha constituency)|Azamgarh Constituency]] on a [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] ticket. | ||
He is the second husband of actor [[Naina Balsavar]]. | He is the second husband of actor [[Naina Balsavar]]. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Akbar Ahmad | |
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| MP | |
| Constituency | Azamgarh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 June 1948 Azamgarh, United Provinces, India |
| Political party | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| Spouse(s) | Naina Balsaver |
| Alma mater | The Doon School Canning College |
Akbar Ahmad (born 30 June 1948) is an Indian politician and was member of the 12th Lok Sabha (1998–99) from Azamgarh Constituency in Uttar Pradesh state in India.[1][2]
Life and career
Akbar Ahmad completed his schooling from The Doon School and later went to Canning College. He was elected as Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1980 from Haldwani as member of Indira Congress.[3] He was Sanjay Gandhi's friend and known as 'Dumpy' in his circle. When rivalry developed between Rajiv Gandhi and Maneka Gandhi's factions after Sanjay Gandhi's death in 1980, Indira Gandhi suspended Akbar Ahmad, who was in Maneka camp, from Congress in 1982.[4] When Maneka Gandhi launched Sanjay Vichar Manch in 1982, she appointed Akbar Ahmed as its convenor.[5]
Akbar Ahmad was elected to the 12th Lok Sabha in 1998 from Azamgarh Constituency on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket.
He is the second husband of actor Naina Balsavar.
References
- ↑ "Biographical Sketch of Member of 12th Lok Sabha". 164.100.47.132. Archived from the original on 26 July 2012. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ↑ "Azamgarh MP Akbar Ahmad Dumpy visits Jamia Nagar". TwoCircles.net. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ↑ "Doon squad". Indian Express. 24 May 2009. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/19/world/family-rivalry-flares-in-india-politics.html
- ↑ https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19830115-release-of-book-on-maneka-gandhi-stalled-but-damage-already-done-770378-2013-07-26