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{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name = Naznin Faruque | | name = Naznin Faruque | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1954|08|01}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date|1954|08|01|df=y}} | ||
| death_date = | | death_date = {{Death date and age|df=y|17 September 2020|1 August 1954}} | ||
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| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]] | | nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]] | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = Abdur Rahman Faruque | ||
| party = [[Indian National Congress]] | | party = [[Indian National Congress]] | ||
| residence = U.R. Road, Nagaon Town, Nagaon, Assam – 782001 | | residence = U.R. Road, Nagaon Town, Nagaon, Assam – 782001 | ||
| alma_mater = [[North Eastern Hill University]] | | alma_mater = [[North Eastern Hill University]] | ||
| profession = Social worker, Politician | | profession = Social worker, Politician | ||
| religion = | | religion = | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
| footnotes = | | footnotes = | ||
| office = [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha]] | |||
| term_start = 3 April 2010 | |||
| term_end = 2 April 2016 | |||
| constituency = [[List of Rajya Sabha members from Assam|Assam]] | |||
| predecessor = [[Anwara Taimur]] | |||
| successor = [[Ranee Narah]] | |||
| office1 = Chairperson, [[Economy of Assam|Assam State Weaving Manufacturing Cooperative Limited]] | |||
| term1 = 1994{{snd}}1996 | |||
| 1blankname1 = Chief Ministers | |||
| 1namedata1 = [[Hiteswar Saikia]]<br/>[[Bhumidhar Barman]] | |||
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'''Naznin Faruque''' (1 August 1954{{ndash}}17 September 2020) was an Indian social worker, politician and former [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha]] from [[Assam]], [[India]] belonging to the [[Indian National Congress]] party.<ref name="Farooque">{{Cite book|url=https://cms.rajyasabha.nic.in/UploadedFiles/ElectronicPublications/Member_Biographical_Book.pdf|chapter=FARUQUE, SHRIMATI NAZNIN|title=Rajya Sabha Members Biographical Sketches 1952-2019|author=Parliament of India|year=2019|page=150|publisher=Rajya Sabha Secretariat}}</ref> | |||
'''Naznin Faruque''' ( | |||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Faruque was | Faruque was born on 1 August 1954, in [[Nagaon]] in the Indian state of Assam. She graduated with Bachelor's of Arts from Lady Kene College under the [[North Eastern Hill University]], Shillong, Meghalaya. She married Abdur Rahman Faruque on 10 January 1973.<ref name="Farooque"/> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Faruque was Chairperson of State Weaving Manufacturing Cooperative | Faruque was Chairperson of the Assam State Weaving Manufacturing Cooperative Limited from 1994 to 1996.<ref name="Farooque"/> She was elected secretary of [[All India Mahila Congress|All India Mahila Congress Committee]] in 2009.<ref name="Farooque"/> In [[2010 Rajya Sabha elections]], Faruque was elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] from Assam as the first-ranked choice over fellow Congress leader, [[Silvius Condpan]], with 43 to 42 votes.<ref name="Hindustan-times">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/assam-rs-election-exposes-fragile-opposition/story-Ibj7oGqnZKrIQIzKNrknDM.html|title=Assam RS election exposes fragile Opposition|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=26 March 2010|first=Rahul|last=Karmakar|access-date=2 February 2026}}</ref><ref name="rediff">{{Cite web|url=https://news.rediff.com/report/2010/mar/26/assam-cong-wins-two-rs-seats-with-bjp-votes.htm|title=Assam: Cong wins two RS seats with BJP votes|publisher=[[rediff.com]]|date=26 March 2010|first=K.|last=Anurag|access-date=2 February 2026}}</ref> She represented Assam in the Rajya Sabha until 2016. She served as a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers, Consultative Committee for the [[Ministry of Minority Affairs]], Committee on Empowerment of Women, Committee on Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) and Court of the Assam Assembly.{{Citation needed|date=February 2026}} | ||
==Death== | |||
Faruque died on 17 September 2020 at the age of 66. Her demise was condoled by Rajya Sabha Chairman [[Venkaiah Naidu]], Leader of the Opposition [[Ghulam Nabi Azad]] and other members of the Rajya Sabha during its sitting on 19 September 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/rajya-sabha-mourns-death-of-former-member-naznin-faruque-889796.html|title=Rajya Sabha mourns death of former member Naznin Faruque|date=19 September 2020|website=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> | |||
==Recognition== | ==Recognition== | ||
*2009: "Bharat Jyoti Award". | *2009: "Bharat Jyoti Award".<ref name="Farooque"/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Articles created or expanded during Women's History Month (India) - 2014]] | [[Category:Articles created or expanded during Women's History Month (India) - 2014]] | ||
[[Category:Rajya Sabha members from Assam]] | [[Category:Rajya Sabha members from Assam]] | ||
[[Category:1954 births]] | [[Category:1954 births]] | ||
[[Category:2020 deaths]] | |||
[[Category:People from Nagaon district]] | [[Category:People from Nagaon district]] | ||
[[Category:North-Eastern Hill University alumni]] | [[Category:North-Eastern Hill University alumni]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:08, 2 February 2026
Naznin Faruque | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 3 April 2010 – 2 April 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Anwara Taimur |
| Succeeded by | Ranee Narah |
| Constituency | Assam |
| Chairperson, Assam State Weaving Manufacturing Cooperative Limited | |
| In office 1994 – 1996 | |
| Chief Ministers | Hiteswar Saikia Bhumidhar Barman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 August 1954 |
| Died | 17 September 2020 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Abdur Rahman Faruque |
| Residence | U.R. Road, Nagaon Town, Nagaon, Assam – 782001 |
| Alma mater | North Eastern Hill University |
| Profession | Social worker, Politician |
Naznin Faruque (1 August 1954–17 September 2020) was an Indian social worker, politician and former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Assam, India belonging to the Indian National Congress party.[1]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Faruque was born on 1 August 1954, in Nagaon in the Indian state of Assam. She graduated with Bachelor's of Arts from Lady Kene College under the North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. She married Abdur Rahman Faruque on 10 January 1973.[1]
Career[edit | edit source]
Faruque was Chairperson of the Assam State Weaving Manufacturing Cooperative Limited from 1994 to 1996.[1] She was elected secretary of All India Mahila Congress Committee in 2009.[1] In 2010 Rajya Sabha elections, Faruque was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Assam as the first-ranked choice over fellow Congress leader, Silvius Condpan, with 43 to 42 votes.[2][3] She represented Assam in the Rajya Sabha until 2016. She served as a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Committee on Empowerment of Women, Committee on Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) and Court of the Assam Assembly.[citation needed]
Death[edit | edit source]
Faruque died on 17 September 2020 at the age of 66. Her demise was condoled by Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu, Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad and other members of the Rajya Sabha during its sitting on 19 September 2020.[4]
Recognition[edit | edit source]
- 2009: "Bharat Jyoti Award".[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Parliament of India (2019). "FARUQUE, SHRIMATI NAZNIN". Rajya Sabha Members Biographical Sketches 1952-2019 (PDF). Rajya Sabha Secretariat. p. 150.
- ↑ Karmakar, Rahul (26 March 2010). "Assam RS election exposes fragile Opposition". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ↑ Anurag, K. (26 March 2010). "Assam: Cong wins two RS seats with BJP votes". rediff.com. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ↑ "Rajya Sabha mourns death of former member Naznin Faruque". Deccan Herald. 19 September 2020.