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Abdul Shafee

Abdul Shafee

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Abdul Shafee (23 November 1925 – 26 April 2004) was an Indian politician. A member of the Indian National Congress, he served as a Member of Parliament in the 5th Lok Sabha. Shafee represented the Chandrapur constituency (formally known as Chanda). He was also a Member of Legislative Council of Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha, First Zilla Parishad President of Chandrapur, First Sarpanch of Rajoli. Shafee was a social activist and head of BSS (Bharat Sevak Samaj) before entering national politics.[1][2]

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Early life and education

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

Political career

Abdul Shafee was active politics from the 1950s and joined Congress party. He was an MP 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 was Raje Vishveshvar Rao, who 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]

Death

Shafee died in Nagpur, Maharashtra on 26 April 2004, at the age of 78.[4]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Member Profile". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Election Results 1971" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  3. [3]
    "Earlier Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  4. [4]
    Parliamentary Debates, House of the People. Parliament Secretariat. 4 June 2004. p. 21. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
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