Mohammad Maqbool Dar[1] (10 November 1943 - 16 April 2008) was an Indian politician, member of parliament and the minister of State of Home Affairs who initially served as the member of legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir. He was associated with Indian National Congress JK National Conference and Janata Dal political parties.[2]
Maqbool Dar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1983–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Ashraf Khan |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Rashid Dar |
| Constituency | Shawngas |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1996–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Piyare Lal Handoo |
| Succeeded by | Mufti Mohammad Sayeed |
| Constituency | Anantnag |
| Minister of State for Home Affairs | |
| In office 10 July 1996 – 19 March 1998 | |
| Constituency | Anantnag |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohammad Maqbool Dar 10 November 1943 Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Died | 16 April 2008 (aged 64) Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, India |
| Political party | Janata Dal |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Mahtaba and Taja Maqbool |
| Children | 8 |
Life and background
editMaqbool was born and raised in Ogjibalan Nowgam village of Anantnag district from where he was elected the member of parliament in eleventh general elections. Maqbool did Master of Arts and Bachelor of Education from University of Kashmir and then moved to Aligarh Muslim University in Uttar Pradesh where he obtained Bachelor of Laws.[3]
Career
editMaqbool initially served as member of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1986, and he then was elected member of parliament in India's eleventh general elections from 1996 to 1998. During his political career, he served as Minister of Home Affairs from July 1996 until the term ended. He was apprehended several times over political allegations.[4]
Personal life
editDar was born to "Mohd Ramzan Dar" and married to "Mahtaba" and "Taja Maqbool". He had five daughters and four sons.[5][3]
Death
editMaqbool was suffering from head injuries when he slipped while entering the washroom on 13 April 2008. He was then taken to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and remained under medical treatment. After an interval of some days, he died in hospital on 16 April 2008.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Maqbool Dar joins Congress". Zee News. 12 September 2004. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "Former Union minister Md Maqbool Dar dead". Hindustan Times. 17 April 2008. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Biographical Sketch of Member of XI Lok Sabha". Parliament of India, Lok Sabha. 17 November 1943. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "Former Union Minister Mohammad Maqbool Dar dies - India News". The Times of India. 17 April 2008. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "Mohammad Maqbool Dar passes away". oneindia.com. 17 April 2008. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "Former Union minister Mohammad Maqbool Dar dead". The Economic Times. 17 April 2008. Retrieved 27 February 2020.