J. M. Aaroon Rashid

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J.M. Haroon Rashid (born 13 May 1950) is an Indian politician and former member of the Parliament of India, representing the Theni Lok Sabha constituency. Haaroon Rashid is a leader of Indian National Congress.[1]

Early life

J.M. Haroon Rashid was born in Chennai on 13 May 1950.[2] He attended Intermediate Educated at Sir Thiyagaraja College, Old Washermanpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Political career

In March 1996, he entered into politics as a Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for Villivakam constituency (1996–2001) from Tamil Maanila Congress. In 2001, he floated a new party, Tamizhaga Muslim United Jamaat, and contested along with DMK alliance.[3] Then, he ran for the Lok Sabha seat for Periyakulam constituency in Tamil Nadu, winning and in 2004 to 14th Lok Sabha.[4] He received 346,851 votes (49.51%) and defeated strongman TTV Dhinakaran of ADMK by 2,155 votes in that election.[5]

2009 elections

In 2009, Aaroon Rashid once again Indian national congress fielded him in Theni constituency in Tamil Nadu and he got 340,575 and defeated Thanga Tamilselvan of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.[6]

Elections contested

Tamilnadu State Legislative Assembly Elections Contested

Elections Constituency Party Result Vote percentage Opposition Candidate Opposition Party Opposition vote percentage
1996 Villivakkam TMC(M) Won 70.24 M. G. Mohan INC 16.88

Lok Sabha elections contested

Elections Constituency Party Result Vote percentage Opposition Candidate Opposition Party Opposition vote percentage
2004 Periyakulam INC Won 49.51 T.T.V. Dhinakaran AIADMK 46.49
2009 Theni INC Won 42.54 Thanga Tamil Selvan AIADMK 41.76
2014 Theni INC Lost 23.84 R. Parthipan AIADMK 53.06

Positions held

2004

  • Member, Committee on Energy
  • Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Shipping
  • Member, Committee on Government Assurances
  • Chairman, Tamil Nadu Haj committee, (2004 - 2009)
  • Member, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, (2004–09)

2006

  • Member, Joint Parliamentary Committee on Wakf

2007

  • Member, Committee on Energy

2009

  • Member, Committee on Health and Family Welfare
  • Member, Committee on Official Languages
  • Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Shipping
  • Member, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board (2012–13).

2010

Member, committee on Home Affairs

See also

References

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  2. Detailed Profile – Shri J.M. Aaroon RasheedMembers of Parliament (Lok Sabha) – Who's Who – Government: National Portal of India. India.gov.in. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
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