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.
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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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
editSait 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
editSait 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.