Zameer Ahmed Khan (born 1 August 1966) is an Indian politician serving as the Cabinet Minister in the Government of Karnataka.[1] He is a 5 time MLA of Chamrajpet Constituency.
B. Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan | |
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| Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka | |
| Assumed office 20 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Thawar Chand Gehlot |
| Cabinet | Second Siddaramaiah ministry |
| Chief Minister | Siddaramaiah |
| Ministry and Departments |
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| In office 6 June 2018 – 22 July 2019 | |
| Governor | Vajubhai Vala |
| Cabinet | Second Kumaraswamy ministry |
| Chief Minister | H. D. Kumaraswamy |
| Ministry and Departments |
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| Preceded by | U. T. Khader |
| Succeeded by | |
| Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Preceded by | S. M. Krishna |
| Constituency | Chamrajpet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 August 1966 Kolar, Karnataka, India |
| Political party |  Indian National Congress |
| Parent | Ziaulla Khan |
| Occupation | Travel Company Head |
Early life
editBP Basheer Ahmed Khan founded National Travels. After his death in the early 1950s, his eldest son B Ataulla Khan took charge of the company followed by his brothers namely: B Ziaulla, B Sanaulla, B Anwarulla, B Rahmathulla, B Noorulla, and B Sirajulla. They were succeeded by a third generation, led by B Ataulla Khan and his brothers.
Career
editHe is a member of the Legislative Assembly, Cabinet Minister Govt. Of Karnataka and former General Secretary of the Karnataka Pradesh Janata Dal (Secular).[2][3] Khan was the former Minister for the Hajj and Wakf Board for government of Karnataka.
In 2005, S. M. Krishna was appointed Maharashtra governor, which paved the way for Zameer's political growth. When Krishna vacated Chamarajpet's seat to take up the governor's post, JD(S) fielded Zameer who beat Krishna's lieutenant R. V. Devraj. Subsequently, Zameer was sworn in as Haj and Wakf minister in the JDS-BJP coalition government under H D Kumaraswamy. On 25 March 2018, Zameer along with 6 other MLA's of the JD(S) party officially joined Indian National Congress.[4][5][6]
Position held
edit| # | From | To | Position | Party |
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| 1. | 2004 | 2008 | MLA (1st term) from Chamrajpet | JD(S) |
| 2. | 2008 | 2013 | MLA (2nd term) from Chamrajpet | JD(S) |
| 3. | 2013 | 2018 | MLA (3rd term) from Chamrajpet | JD(S) |
| 4. | 2018 | 2023 | MLA (4th term) from Chamrajpet | INC |
| 5. | 2023 | Present | MLA (5th term) from Chamrajpet | INC |
References
edit- ^ "bz zameer ahmed khan: Congress leader BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan takes oath as Cabinet Minister of Karnataka | City - Times of India Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Zameer Ahmed Khan.B.Z". Retrieved 29 December 2012.
- ^ "Zameer throws a fit over 'slight to Sharief' - Times Of India". archive.ph. 26 January 2013. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ Moudgal, Sandeep (7 January 2018). "Zameer: B Z Zameer Ahmed K2han next prominent Muslim leader in Congress?". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Not just Congress, even BJP doors open for B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan". Deccan Chronicle. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Seven rebel JD(S) MLAs join Congress in Karnataka". The Times of India. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2021.