Abdul Shafee

Abdul Shafee
Member of Parliament, 5th Lok Sabha
In office
Mar 1971  May 1977
Preceded by K. M. Koushik
Succeeded by Raje Vishveshvar Rao
Constituency Chandrapur
Constituency Chandrapur
Personal details
Born Shafee
(1925-11-23) 23 November 1925
Bhandara, (Maharashtra)
Citizenship  India
Nationality  India
Political party Congress
Spouse(s) Shrimati Sanjida Khatun
Children

4 sons & 3 daughters.

Grandson = 1 (Zeeshan Shafee)
Parents Mr. Lalmiya (Father)
Residence Chandrapur & New Delhi
Profession Businessman, Agriculturist & Politician

Abdul Shafee was an Indian politician and a Member of Parliament of India. Shafee was a member of the 5th Lok Sabha and represented the Chandrapur (formally known as Chanda till 5th Lok Sabha) constituency of Maharashtra. He was a member of the Congress political party.[1][2]

Early life and education

Abdul Shafee was born in Bhandara, in the state of Maharashtra. Shafee was an agriculturist and businessman before joining politics.[2][1]

Political career

Abdul Shafee has been in active politics since 1950s and joined Congress party. He was a M.P for only one term. Shafee succeeded K. M. Koushik of Swatantra Party. After the 5th Lok Sabha, Chanda constituency ceased to exist and new constituency Chandrapur came into existence. Shafi’s successor hence was Raje Vishveshvar Rao who belonged to Chandrapur constituency and was a member of the Janata Party.[2][1][3] Prior to entering the Lok Sabha, he was a member of the Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad in various capacities.[1]

Posts Held

# From To Position
01 1971 1977 Member, 5th Lok Sabha

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Member Profile". Lok Sabha website. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "Election Results 1971" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  3. "Earlier Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha website. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
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