A. A. Rahim
Template:Short description Template:Use Indian English Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "Distinguish". Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Abubakar Abdul Rahim (7 February 1920 – 31 August 1995) was an Indian politician, freedom fighter, and union minister.[1] He was born to Sri Abubecker in Kollam.[2] The government run District Hospital of Kollam district was renamed after him in commemoration.
Early life and education
A. A. Rahim was born on February 7, 1920, in Chirayinkeezhu village in Travancore state, as the son of Shri Abubeker Kunju. He completed his primary education from Govt. English school, Quilon. After completing, he went to St. Berchman's college Changanassery. Subsequently, he earned a degree from Mohammadans college Madras and after University college Trivandrum. He was a Social and political activist in his early life.[3]
Political career
He came through the Student Movement of the Indian National Congress. He became the President of the District Congress Committee of Kollam, and also held position viz. KPCC Executive Member, AICC Member. He held portfolios like Industries, Health, Agriculture in the Panampilli Govinda Menon's Travancore Cochin State Ministry in 1954. He was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1957, '60, '65, '70, '77. In 1965 he was elected to the legislative assembly but no single party could form a ministry commanding majority and hence this election is considered abortive. On March 25, President's rule was invoked for the fourth time.[4][5] In 1980 he was elected to the Loksabha from Chirayinkil Constituency and served as the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Justice, Law and company affairs in the Third Indira Gandhi Ministry from 1982-84. In 1989–90 he also served as the Governor of Meghalaya.[6]
Other positions held
- KPCC Vice President
- President Quilon DCC
- Member, AICC
- Member, Governing Council, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
- Chairman, Iqbal Arts College, Trivandrum
- Member, Cochin University Senate
- Chairman, Governing Council, Thangal Kunju Musliar Engineering College, Quilon
- Chairman, Malikdhinar Educational Trust, Quilon
- Member, Central Wakf Board
- Director, Hindustan Insecticides
- Board Member, United Electricals and Allied Industries, Khadi and Village Industries
- Deputy Leader, Kerala Legislative Assembly
- Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Estimates Committee and several other legislative committees.
- Member, Committee of Privileges.
- Managing Editor, Prabhatham Daily[3]
See also
References
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