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{{Short description|Indian politician}} | {{Short description|Indian politician}} | ||
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| name = C. K. Jaffer Sharief | | name = C. K. Jaffer Sharief | ||
| image = Veteran Leader Ck jaffer Sharief on a Hartal (cropped).JPG | | image = Veteran Leader Ck jaffer Sharief on a Hartal (cropped).JPG | ||
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| caption = Shri CK Jaffer Sharief on strike to save Amanth Bank in Bangalore | | caption = Shri CK Jaffer Sharief on strike to save Amanth Bank in Bangalore | ||
| office = [[Minister of Railways (India)|Minister of Railways]] | | office = [[Minister of Railways (India)|Minister of Railways]] | ||
| term_start = 21 June 1991 | | term_start = 21 June 1991 | ||
| term_end = 16 October 1995 | | term_end = 16 October 1995 | ||
| | | prime_minister = [[P. V. Narasimha Rao]] | ||
| predecessor = [[Janeshwar Mishra]] | | predecessor = [[Janeshwar Mishra]] | ||
| successor = [[Ram Vilas Paswan]] | | successor = [[Ram Vilas Paswan]] | ||
| office1 = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]] | | office1 = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]] | ||
| constituency2= [[Bangalore North (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bangalore North]], [[Karnataka]] | | constituency2 = [[Bangalore North (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bangalore North]], [[Karnataka]] | ||
| term_start1 = 1977 | | term_start1 = 1977 | ||
| term_end1 = 1996 | | term_end1 = 1996 | ||
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| predecessor2 = [[C. Narayanaswamy]] | | predecessor2 = [[C. Narayanaswamy]] | ||
| successor2 = [[H. T. Sangliana]] | | successor2 = [[H. T. Sangliana]] | ||
| constituency3= [[Kanakapura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kanakapura]], [[Karnataka]] | | constituency3 = [[Kanakapura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kanakapura]], [[Karnataka]] | ||
| term_start3 = 1971 | | term_start3 = 1971 | ||
| term_end3 = 1977 | | term_end3 = 1977 | ||
| predecessor3 = [[M. V. Rajasekharan]] | | predecessor3 = [[M. V. Rajasekharan]] | ||
| successor3 = [[M. V. Chandrashekara Murthy]] | | successor3 = [[M. V. Chandrashekara Murthy]] | ||
| office4 | | office4 = [[Minister of State]], [[Minister of Railways (India)|Railways]]<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19820131-karnataka-cm-gundu-rao-makes-a-comeback-with-a-vengeance-771481-2013-10-21 Karnataka CM Gundu Rao makes a comeback with a vengeance</ref> | ||
| term_start4 | | term_start4 = 1980 | ||
| term_end4 | | term_end4 = 1984 | ||
| | | prime_minister4 = [[Indira Gandhi]] | ||
| predecessor4 | | predecessor4 = | ||
| successor4 | | successor4 = | ||
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|birth_name=Challakere Kareem Jaffer Sharief | | birth_name = Challakere Kareem Jaffer Sharief | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date|1933|11|3|df=yes}} | | birth_date = {{birth date|1933|11|3|df=yes}} | ||
| death_date | | death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2018|11|25|1933|11|3}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Challakere]], [[Chitradurga]], [[Kingdom of Mysore]]<br/>{{small|(present-day [[Karnataka]], India)}} | | birth_place = [[Challakere]], [[Chitradurga]], [[Kingdom of Mysore]]<br/>{{small|(present-day [[Karnataka]], India)}} | ||
| party = [[Indian National Congress]] | | party = [[Indian National Congress]] | ||
| | | other_party = | ||
| spouse = Amina Beevi | | spouse = Amina Beevi | ||
| children = 4 | | children = 4 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Challakere Kareem Jaffer Sharief''' (3 November 1933 – 25 November 2018) was an Indian politician. He was one of the senior most [[Indian National Congress]] leaders. He was the Railways Minister of the [[Government of India]] from 1991 until 1995.<ref name=" | '''Challakere Kareem Jaffer Sharief''' (3 November 1933 – 25 November 2018) was an Indian politician. He was one of the senior most [[Indian National Congress]] leaders. He was the Railways Minister of the [[Government of India]] from 1991 until 1995.<ref name="Leaders' meeting in Hassan">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/22/stories/2007092259480300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604113358/http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/22/stories/2007092259480300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 June 2011|title=Leaders' meeting in Hassan|date=22 September 2007|website=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=25 November 2018}}</ref> | ||
== Political career == | == Political career == | ||
Jaffer Sharief started his career in the Indian National Congress under [[Nijalingappa]]. After a split in the Congress, he took the side of [[Indira Gandhi]]. | Jaffer Sharief started his career in the Indian National Congress under [[Nijalingappa]]. After a split in the Congress, he took the side of [[Indira Gandhi]]. | ||
In 2012, Sharief was cleared by the Supreme Court of charges relating to expenditure on a trip to London for medical treatment. Sharief had taken several ministry officials with him, which the court found was not inappropriate.<ref name="NDTV">{{cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/ex-minister-jaffer-sharief-gets-clean-chit-from-supreme-court-in-1995-corruption-case-290522|title=EX-minister Jaffer Sharief gets clean chit from Supreme Court in 1995 corruption case|last=Malik|first=Surabhi|date=9 November 2012| | Sharief's period in [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]] is considered as a golden period for [[Karnataka]] and unigauge system in country.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Prabhu |first=Nagesh |date=2018-11-25 |title=Jaffer Sharief - the railway man of Karnataka |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/jaffer-sharief-the-railway-man-of-karnataka/article25592559.ece |access-date=2025-09-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He helped to address development deficiencies in Karnataka due to decades of neglect under [[Southern Railway zone]] and [[South Central Railway zone]]. | ||
In 1980's as Railways minister for state, he was instrumental in [[gauge conversion]] of railways in the state, nearly 1000 kms of various gauges of tracks were converted to broad gauge in the state.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-11-25 |title=Jaffer Sharief: ‘Uni-gauge’ man who revolutionised railways |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/jaffer-sharief-uni-gauge-man-who-revolutionised-railways-in-karnataka/articleshow/66797738.cms |access-date=2025-09-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He played a crucial role in setting up of [[Konkan Railway Corporation]], [[Bangalore railway division]], [[Railway Recruitment Control Board|RRB Bengaluru]], Inland Container Depot Whitefield etc. He was also instrumental in getting the [[Rail Wheel Factory|Wheel and Axle Plant]] in Bangalore.<ref name="CKJS">{{cite web|last=Aiyappa|first=Manu|date=25 November 2018|title=Former Railway minister CK Jaffer Sheriff dead|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/former-railway-minister-c-k-jaffer-sheriff-dead/articleshow/66793972.cms|access-date=25 November 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaffer Sharief, the man behind Railways golden era |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/jaffer-sharief-man-behind-704965.html |access-date=2025-09-09 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> | |||
In 2012, Sharief was cleared by the Supreme Court of charges relating to expenditure on a trip to London for medical treatment. Sharief had taken several ministry officials with him, which the court found was not inappropriate.<ref name="NDTV">{{cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/ex-minister-jaffer-sharief-gets-clean-chit-from-supreme-court-in-1995-corruption-case-290522|title=EX-minister Jaffer Sharief gets clean chit from Supreme Court in 1995 corruption case|last=Malik|first=Surabhi|date=9 November 2012|publisher=[[NDTV]]|access-date=15 October 2013}}</ref> Corruption charges were leveled against him during his tenure as Railway Minister.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tehelka.com/why-congress-cannot-claim-credit-for-the-delhi-metro/|title=Why Congress Cannot Claim Credit for the Delhi Metro…|date=15 January 2015|website=[[Tehelka]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150115085837/http://tehelka.com/why-congress-cannot-claim-credit-for-the-delhi-metro/|archive-date=15 January 2015|access-date=25 November 2018}}</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Jaffer Sharief lost three members of his family, with his younger son in 1999, his wife in 2008 and his elder son in 2009, three days before his election to Lok Sabha.{{ | Jaffer Sharief lost three members of his family, with his younger son in 1999, his wife in 2008 and his elder son in 2009, three days before his election to Lok Sabha.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} | ||
CK Jaffer Sharief died at the age of 85 in Bengaluru on 25 November 2018.<ref name="CKJS" /> | CK Jaffer Sharief died at the age of 85 in Bengaluru on 25 November 2018.<ref name="CKJS" /> | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:32, 28 March 2026
C. K. Jaffer Sharief | |
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.JPG) Shri CK Jaffer Sharief on strike to save Amanth Bank in Bangalore | |
| Minister of Railways | |
| In office 21 June 1991 – 16 October 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Janeshwar Mishra |
| Succeeded by | Ram Vilas Paswan |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1977–1996 | |
| Preceded by | K. Hanumanthaiah |
| Succeeded by | C. Narayanaswamy |
| In office 1998–2004 | |
| Preceded by | C. Narayanaswamy |
| Succeeded by | H. T. Sangliana |
| Constituency | Bangalore North, Karnataka |
| In office 1971–1977 | |
| Preceded by | M. V. Rajasekharan |
| Succeeded by | M. V. Chandrashekara Murthy |
| Constituency | Kanakapura, Karnataka |
| Minister of State, Railways[1] | |
| In office 1980–1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Challakere Kareem Jaffer Sharief 3 November 1933 Challakere, Chitradurga, Kingdom of Mysore (present-day Karnataka, India) |
| Died | 25 November 2018 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Amina Beevi |
| Children | 4 |
Challakere Kareem Jaffer Sharief (3 November 1933 – 25 November 2018) was an Indian politician. He was one of the senior most Indian National Congress leaders. He was the Railways Minister of the Government of India from 1991 until 1995.[2]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Jaffer Sharief started his career in the Indian National Congress under Nijalingappa. After a split in the Congress, he took the side of Indira Gandhi.
Sharief's period in Ministry of Railways is considered as a golden period for Karnataka and unigauge system in country.[3] He helped to address development deficiencies in Karnataka due to decades of neglect under Southern Railway zone and South Central Railway zone.
In 1980's as Railways minister for state, he was instrumental in gauge conversion of railways in the state, nearly 1000 kms of various gauges of tracks were converted to broad gauge in the state.[4] He played a crucial role in setting up of Konkan Railway Corporation, Bangalore railway division, RRB Bengaluru, Inland Container Depot Whitefield etc. He was also instrumental in getting the Wheel and Axle Plant in Bangalore.[5][6]
In 2012, Sharief was cleared by the Supreme Court of charges relating to expenditure on a trip to London for medical treatment. Sharief had taken several ministry officials with him, which the court found was not inappropriate.[7] Corruption charges were leveled against him during his tenure as Railway Minister.[8]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Jaffer Sharief lost three members of his family, with his younger son in 1999, his wife in 2008 and his elder son in 2009, three days before his election to Lok Sabha.[citation needed]
CK Jaffer Sharief died at the age of 85 in Bengaluru on 25 November 2018.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19820131-karnataka-cm-gundu-rao-makes-a-comeback-with-a-vengeance-771481-2013-10-21 Karnataka CM Gundu Rao makes a comeback with a vengeance
- ↑ "Leaders' meeting in Hassan". The Hindu. 22 September 2007. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ↑ Prabhu, Nagesh (25 November 2018). "Jaffer Sharief - the railway man of Karnataka". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ "Jaffer Sharief: 'Uni-gauge' man who revolutionised railways". The Times of India. 25 November 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Aiyappa, Manu (25 November 2018). "Former Railway minister CK Jaffer Sheriff dead". The Times of India. The Times Group. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ↑ "Jaffer Sharief, the man behind Railways golden era". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ Malik, Surabhi (9 November 2012). "EX-minister Jaffer Sharief gets clean chit from Supreme Court in 1995 corruption case". NDTV. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
- ↑ "Why Congress Cannot Claim Credit for the Delhi Metro…". Tehelka. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 15 January 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
| Lok Sabha | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by M. V. Rajasekharan |
Member of Parliament for Kanakapura 1971 – 1977 |
Succeeded by M. V. Chandrashekara Murthy |
| Preceded by K. Hanumanthaiah |
Member of Parliament for Bangalore North 1977 – 1996 |
Succeeded by C. Narayanaswamy |
| Preceded by C. Narayanaswamy |
Member of Parliament for Bangalore North 1998 – 2004 |
Succeeded by H. T. Sangliana |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Janeshwar Mishra |
Minister of Railways 21 June 1991 – 16 October 1995 |
Succeeded by Ram Vilas Paswan |