Naznin Faruque
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Naznin Faruque | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 3 April 2010 – 2 April 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Anwara Taimur |
| Succeeded by | Ranee Narah |
| Constituency | Assam |
| Chairperson, Assam State Weaving Manufacturing Cooperative Limited | |
| In office 1994 – 1996 | |
| Chief Ministers | Hiteswar Saikia Bhumidhar Barman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 August 1954 |
| Died | 17 September 2020 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Abdur Rahman Faruque |
| Residence(s) | U.R. Road, Nagaon Town, Nagaon, Assam – 782001 |
| Alma mater | North Eastern Hill University |
| Profession | Social worker, Politician |
Naznin Faruque (1 August 1954–17 September 2020) was an Indian social worker, politician and former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Assam, India belonging to the Indian National Congress party.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Faruque was born on 1 August 1954, in Nagaon in the Indian state of Assam. She graduated with Bachelor's of Arts from Lady Kene College under the North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. She married Abdur Rahman Faruque on 10 January 1973.[1]
Career[edit]
Faruque was Chairperson of the Assam State Weaving Manufacturing Cooperative Limited from 1994 to 1996. She was elected to the Rajya Sabha in April 2010. She served as a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Committee on Empowerment of Women, Committee on Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) and Court of the Assam Assembly.[1]
Death[edit]
Faruque passed away on 17 September 2020 at the age of 66. Her demise was condoled by Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu, Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad and other members of the Rajya Sabha during its sitting on 19 September 2020.[2]
Recognition[edit]
- 2009: "Bharat Jyoti Award".
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "WebPage of Dr. T.N. Seema Member Of Parliament (RAJYA SABHA)". Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ^ "Rajya Sabha mourns death of former member Naznin Faruque". Deccan Herald. 19 September 2020.
- Rajya Sabha members from Assam
- 1954 births
- 2020 deaths
- People from Nagaon district
- North-Eastern Hill University alumni
- Women in Assam politics
- Indian National Congress politicians from Assam
- 21st-century Indian women politicians
- 21st-century Indian politicians
- Women members of the Rajya Sabha
- Assam Indian National Congress politician stubs