Mohammad Hussain Azad
Mohammad Hussain Azad | |
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| Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Haiyat |
| Succeeded by | Yashoda Devi |
| Constituency | Kishanganj |
| In office 1967–1969 | |
| Constituency | Thakurganj |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| Constituency | Thakurganj |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
| Constituency | Thakurganj |
| In office 1980–1985 | |
| Constituency | Thakurganj |
| In office 1985–1989 | |
| Constituency | Thakurganj |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 July 1936 Naunadi, Kishanganj district |
| Died | 26 May 1991 (aged 54) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Swatantra Party |
| Spouse | Sayeeda Bano |
| Children | Mohammad Jawed |
| Alma mater | Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh UP |
Mohammad Hussain Azad (M.H Azad) (6 July 1936-26 May 1991) was an Indian politician from the state of Bihar. He was a six-time MLA from 1962 to 1990. He also served multiple times as a cabinet minister in the Bihar state government. The last ministry he headed was Health. [1] He entered politics as a member of the Swatantra Party and then joined the Congress where his political career spanned 25 years.[2]
Early life and family
[edit]He was born on July 6, 1936,in GoaBari village in Naunadi, Kishanganj district, Bihar. After receiving his early education at home, he earned an MA and LLB from Aligarh Muslim University. His son Mohammad Jawed is the MP from Kishanganj, Bihar.[3]
His wife Sayeeda Bano runs a foundation in his name 'Azad India Foundation' for the betterment of marginalized communities of Seemanchal, Bihar since 1998.[4]
Political career
[edit]He started his political career with the Swatantra Party in 1962. He contested his first election from the Kishanganj assembly seat at the age of 25.[5] [6]Then, he joined the Indian National Congress and won a second term from the Thakurganj assembly seat in 1967.[7][8]
Following instability in government formation and President's rule, mid-term elections were held in 1969[9] and he was re-elected MLA from Thakurganj.[10][11] He won consecutive elections until 1972.[12] Then, Azad lost his first election in 1977, after the Emergency.[13]
In 1980 Bihar assembly election, he again won the election with majority[14] and repeated his victory in 1985 election also.[15]
He served as a cabinet minister in various departments during his career.[16]
| # | From | To | Position | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Feb 1962 | Feb 1967 | MLA (1st term) from Kishanganj | SWA |
| 2. | Feb 1967 | Feb 1969 | MLA (2nd term) from Thakurganj | INC |
| 3. | Feb 1969 | March 1972 | MLA (3rd term) from Thakurganj | INC |
| 4. | March 1972 | June 1976 | MLA (4th term) from Thakurganj | INC |
| 5. | May 1980 | March 1985 | MLA (5th term) from Thakurganj | INC |
| 6. | March 1985 | May 1989 | MLA (6th term) from Thakurganj | INC |
References
[edit]- ^ Newsd (2019-01-14). "After Maulana Asrarul Haque, who can secure Kishanganj for Congress?". Newsd. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ "Kishanganj Bypoll: How the Congress Lost Its Deposit in a Former Bihar Bastion". The Wire. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ "Dr Mohammad Jawed". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ "2007-2008 Main Events and programmes organized by Azad India Foundation,Azad India Foundation". www.azadindia.org. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ^ "Bihar Assembly Election Results in 1962". Elections in India. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ "बिहार चुनाव 2025: किशनगंज विधानसभा क्षेत्र का इतिहास और आने वाला चुनाव". Main Media (in Hindi). 2025-06-29. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ "Bihar 1967". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2024-03-17. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ "Bihar Assembly Election Results in 1967". Elections in India. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ "From the Archives (June 28, 1968): Bihar Governor advises President's Rule". The Hindu. 2018-06-27. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ Varma, Vishwanath Prasad (1970). A Study of the Mid-term Elections in Bihar 1969. Institute of Public Administration.
- ^ Vishwanath Prasad Varma (1970). A Study of the Mid-term Elections in Bihar 1969. Institute of Public Administration. p. 221
- ^ "Bihar Assembly Election Results in 1972". Elections in India. Archived from the original on 2025-05-24. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ Chawla, Arul B. Louis Prabhu (2014-02-06). "PM Indira Gandhi dismisses governments in nine states, looks to put Congress in power". India Today. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ Election Commission of India. STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 1980 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF BIHAR [1]
- ^ Election Commission of India. STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 1985 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF BIHAR
- ^ Bihar Information. Director, Public Relations. 1984.