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M. M. Hassan | |
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 Former Minister in the Government of Kerala | |
| Kerala Predesh Congress Committee President | |
| In office 25 March 2017 – 18 September 2018 | |
| Preceded by | V. M. Sudheeran |
| Succeeded by | Mullappally Ramachandran |
| Minister of Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1980–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Kaniapuram Ramachandran Nair |
| Succeeded by | Prof. Nabeesa Ummal |
| Constituency | Kazhakkoottam |
| In office 1987–1996 | |
| Constituency | Trivandrum West |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Preceded by | G. Sudhakaran |
| Succeeded by | C. K. Sadasivan |
| Constituency | Kayamkulam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 May 1947 Thiruvananthapuram, Travancore, British India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Smt. A. K. Rahia |
| Children | One daughter |
| Parent(s) | Shri M. Malik Mohammed and Smt. A. Fathima Beevi |
| Residence | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Education | Bachelor of Laws |
| Profession | Advocate |
Malik Mohammed Hassan (born 14 May 1947) is a leader of the Indian National Congress, a former Minister in the Government of Kerala and also former president of KPCC .[1] He has served the Kerala Legislative Assembly for over two decades as part of the INC. Being a strong orator and a respected parliamentarian recognised among his peers for his integrity and an inspirational leader accepted by the public, he has always been considered as a true leader who upheld the concept of secularism and nationalism.
Mr. Hassan is currently serving as the UDF Convenor. He was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly 5 times, twice from the Kazhakootam constituency (1980–82 and 1982–87) and twice from Trivandrum West (1987–91 and 1991–96). In 2001-06, he also represented the Kayamkulam constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He served as the Minister for Information and Parliamentary Affairs in the Ministry headed by A.K. Antony from 2001 to 2004.
Mr. Hassan is notable for his initiatives such as the NORKA Roots started in 2002 and the Janasree Sustainable Development Mission started in 2009. On 25 March 2017 he was elected as the president of the KPCC, and served until 18 September 2018.
Mr. Hassan is also the founding director of Jai Hind TV channel which played a key role in INC communication strategy.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Hassan was born on 14 May 1947 in Thiruvananthapuram. He was introduced to active politics through the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and became its state president. He was then elected as the senate member and Chairman of the Kerala University Union.
He was elected from the Kazhakootam constituency to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in the 1980 and 1982 elections, and re-elected from Trivandrum West in the 1987 and 1991 general elections. In 2001, he represented the Kayamkulam constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly and served as the Minister for Information and Parliamentary Affairs in the Ministry headed by A. K. Antony from 2001 to 2004.[1] He also held the portfolio of Minister for Non-Resident Keralites' Affairs in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
On 25 March 2017 he became president of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee,[2] and served until 18 September 2018.[3]
He is an LLB degree holder.[4]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
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In his school days, Hassan was one of the most active members of Akhila Kerala BalaJana Sakhyam, one of the biggest Children's organizations in Asia conducted by Malayala Manorama, where he was elected as the ‘League of Petty Officers’. This was the point where Hassan realised his leadership and mentoring abilities and he was able to formulate opinions and views about society. With the confidence that he gained over time and with his innate oratory skills, Hassan became a prominent member of KSU in college and was elected as the Kerala Student Union President and later became the University Union Chairman. In 1969, during EMS ministry, he was elected as a Student Representative to the Senate in Kerala University. That was a first-time in Asia and he was one among the first 3 members. Mr Hassan's integrity and commitment paved the way in becoming the President of KSU and later Youth Congress State Secretary, in a very short span of time. In 1980, after completing his education, he was elected as Kazhakootam Constituency MLA and was also the District Congress President in Trivandrum. Later, in 2017 Mr. Hassan became the KPCC President. Hassan was born on 14 May 1947 in Thiruvananthapuram. He is married to Rahia A.K and has a daughter Nisha Safeer.
Positions held[edit | edit source]
| UDF Convenor | Oct 2020–2025 |
| KPCC President | Mar 2017- Sept 2018 |
| Chairman | Media Committee, KPCC |
| Founder & Chairman | Janasree Sustainable Development Mission |
| Founder & Chairman | Non-Resident Keralites Affairs |
| Minister For Information, Parliamentary Affairs & Non- Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) | 2001- 2004, Govt Of Kerala |
| Chairman of Norka- Roots | 2004-2006 |
| Elected To Kerala Legislative Assembly 5 Times | Kazhakootam constituency (1980-1982 and 1982–1987)
Trivandrum West (1987-1991 and 1991–1996) Kayamkulam constituency (2001) |
| General Secretary Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) | 1994-2001 |
| Chief Whip Of Opposition Parties | 1987-1991 |
| Secretary, Congress Legislature Party, Kerala Legislative Assembly | 1991-1996 |
| DCC President | 1987 -1991 |
| Chairman Nehru Centre, Trivandrum | 1978 onwards |
| Youth Congress State General Secretary | 1975 - 1978 |
| State President – Kerala Students Union | 1973 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "M.M. HASSAN :: STATE OF KERALA". Archived from the original on 10 May 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
- ↑ "M M Hassan takes charge as interim KPCC President". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ↑ "Outgoing KPCC president MM Hassan may contest Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ↑ "Hassan takes up expatriates' problems". The Hindu. 11 March 2004. Archived from the original on 14 April 2004. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
External links[edit | edit source]
- MM Hassan profile Archived 5 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
