Party Name : Jammu and Kashmir National Conference
Constituency : Jammu
State : Jammu and Kashmir
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 1 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 13
Father's Name : Shri Kala Khan
Mother's Name : Smt. Barkat Begum
Date of birth : 23 Nov 1943
Profession : Advocate Agriculturist, Journalist, Writer
Positions held :
1972-87 Member, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative AssemblyChairman, Public Accounts Committee, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative AssemblyChairman, Committee on Privileges, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative AssemblyChairman, Committee on Public Undertakings , Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly1980-83 Deputy Minister, Jammu and Kashmir State1984-87 Cabinet Minister, Jammu and Kashmir State2002 Elected to 13th Lok Sabha (elected in bye-election)2002 -2003 Member, Committee on Industry
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Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
Worked as an Editor of Dehqan ( an urdu weekly) which played a significant role in the sphere of socio-political awakening and upliftment of weaker sections and rural masses of Jammu & Kashmir; Published a book `Shahrah` in 1982.
Social And Cultural Activities
Set up a Non Government Organization `Talib-Al-Uloom` an Educational Trust to eradicate illiteracy in the district of Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir)
Special Interests
Keen interest in the social development of tribal communities of the Jammu & Kashmir; presentation of their colourful customs and traditions
Favourite Pastime and Recreation
Reading books on Indian philosphy and ancient cultures of the world; interacting with tribal people of Jammu & Kashmir
Countries Visited
Saudi Arabia and Australia
Other Information
Member, Haj Delegation, India , 1976; and visited Australia in 1982 on Study Tour as Deputy Minister, Deptt. of Animal and Sheep Husbandary, Jammu and Kashmir State.
