Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait
Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait | |
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Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait | |
| Born | 3 November 1922 |
| Died | 27 April 2005 (aged 82) |
| Education | Under-Graduation (History and Economics) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Spouse | Mariyam Bai |
| Parents |
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Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait (1922 – 2005), known as "Mehboob-e-Millat", was an Indian politician, born in Bangalore in a Cutchi Memon family, who served as an Indian Union Muslim League Member of Parliament from northern Kerala several times.[1][2] He was also a founding member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board.
In 1994, while serving as its National President, Sait severed ties with the Indian Union Muslim League and formed the Indian National League.[3][4]
Early life
[edit]Sait was born to Mohammed Sulaiman and Zainab Bai on 3 November 1922 at Bangalore.[1][2] He obtained his Bachelor of Arts under-graduate degree from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore.[1]
He married Mariyam Bai, from Mattancherry, in 1949.[2]
Member of Parliament
[edit]Sait served as the National President of Indian Union Muslim League from 1973 to 1994.[3][1]
Lok Sabha
[edit]| Election Year | Vote share (%) | Parliamentary Constituency | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 53.08 | Ponnani | Indian Union Muslim League |
| 1989 | 49.84 | Manjeri | |
| 1984 | 50.90 | ||
| 1980 | 53.61 | ||
| 1977 | 61.27 | ||
| 1971 | Kozhikode | ||
| 1967 |
Rajya Sabha
[edit]| Election Year | Term | Representing State | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1960 - 66 | Kerala | Indian Union Muslim League |
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait". Loksabha. Government of India.
- ^ a b c Kerala General Secretary, Indian National League (26 April 2020). "Sulaiman Sait Illatha 15 Varsham". Madhyamam.
- ^ a b Madampat, Shajahan (11 April 2019). "The Importance of IUML". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ Damodaran, A. K. (28 February 1994). "Dethroned I U M L President Ibrahim Sulaiman Sait Threatens to Split Party". India Today.