Preceded by K. M. Koushik Nationality India Political party Congress | Constituency Chandrapur Name Abdul Shafee Citizenship India | |
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Born 23 November 1925
Bhandara, (Maharashtra) ( 1925-11-23 ) | ||
Succeeded by Raje Vishveshvar Rao | ||
Abdul Shafee (23 November 1925 – 26 April 2004) was a Senior Awarded Indian Politician of Indian National Congress party, Member of Parliament (MP) Loksabha & Member of Legislative Council (MLC) of Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha India. Abdul Shafee was a member of the 5th Lok Sabha and represented the Chandrapur (formally known as Chanda constituency of India. Shafee was also the First Zilla Parishad President of Chandrapur and was the First Sarpanch of Rajoli Gram panchayat , He was a Senior Politician of the Indian National Congress .
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Early life and education
Abdul Shafee was born in Bhandara, in the state of Maharashtra. Shafee was a rich agriculturist and businessman before joining politics.
Political career
Abdul Shafee has been in active politics since 1950s and joined Congress party. He was a M.L.C and M.P . He was also a Famous Social worker, Business Man, Chandrapur Zilla Parishad President For 10 years and Sarpanch before joining the National Politics. Shafee succeeded K. M. Koushik of Swatantra Party. After the 5th Lok Sabha, Chanda constituency ceased to exist and new constituency Chandrapur came into existence. Shafi's successor hence was Raje Vishveshvar Rao who belonged to Chandrapur constituency and was a member of the Janata Party. Prior to entering the Lok Sabha, he was a chief member of the Congress and Zilla Parishad in various capacities.
Death
He died in April 2004 due to illness.