Abdul Ahad Vakil (February 1934 – 9 July 2014) was an Indian politician and the Member of parliament elected in 6th Lok Sabha elections from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency. He served as the state minister in 1983 and the speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in 1996. He was the senior member of National Conference.[1]
Abdul Ahad Vakil | |
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 Abdul Ahad Vakil in 2013 at his residence | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Constituency | Baramulla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1934[1] Sopore, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Died | 9 July 2014 LD Colony, Goripora |
| Political party | National Conference |
| Spouse | Maryam Jan |
| Children | 4 |
Life and background
editVakil was born in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopora district in February 1934. He did Masters of Arts and Bachelor of Laws during his education period and was initially studying at Amar Singh College, Srinagar and later, moved to Aligarh Muslim University where He completed further studies.
Vakil was originally a lawyer in 1971 and then nominated the member of the District Development Board in 1976.[1][2]
Social activities
editVakil was regarded as the active social worker who was responsible for the establishment of Government Degree College for Women, Sopore with science up to Bachelor of Science. During his political spanning, He opened several welfare centres for poor, Widows and physically disabled people in Sopor.[3]
Personal life
editThe son of Haji Abdul Razaq, he was married to Maryam Jan in 1960, with whom he had one son and three daughters.[1]
Death
editVakil died at the age of 79 at his residence LD Colony, Goripora. He then was admitted in Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences for medical treatment. After subsequently discharged, He breathed his last after multiple organ failure and chest ailment which is associated with Respiratory disease.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Members Bioprofile". loksabhaph.nic.in.
- ^ "NC leader Vakil passes away". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 10 July 2014 – via Business Standard.
- ^ "Former speaker Abdul Ahad Vakil passes away".
- ^ "Abdul Ahad Vakil passes away". Kashmir Times. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Ahad Vakil passes away". Daily Excelsior. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "NC leader Vakil passes away". Hindustan Times. 10 July 2014.