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]

Naznin Faruque
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
In office
3 April 2010 – 2 April 2016
Preceded byAnwara Taimur
Succeeded byRanee Narah
ConstituencyAssam
Chairperson, Assam State Weaving Manufacturing Cooperative Limited
In office
1994 – 1996
Chief MinistersHiteswar Saikia
Bhumidhar Barman
Personal details
Born(1954-08-01)1 August 1954
Died17 September 2020(2020-09-17) (aged 66)
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseAbdur Rahman Faruque
Residence(s)U.R. Road, Nagaon Town, Nagaon, Assam – 782001
Alma materNorth Eastern Hill University
ProfessionSocial worker, Politician

Early life and education

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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

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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

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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

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  • 2009: "Bharat Jyoti Award".

References

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  1. ^ a b c "WebPage of Dr. T.N. Seema Member Of Parliament (RAJYA SABHA)". Retrieved 22 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Rajya Sabha mourns death of former member Naznin Faruque". Deccan Herald. 19 September 2020.