B. Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan Explained

Office:Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka
Term Start:20 May 2023
Governor:Thawar Chand Gehlot
1Blankname:Chief Minister
1Namedata:Siddaramaiah
Subterm:Cabinet
Suboffice:Second Siddaramaiah ministry
2Blankname:Ministry and Departments
2Namedata:
  • Housing
  • Waqf
  • Minority Welfare
Governor1:Vajubhai Vala
1Blankname1:Chief Minister
1Namedata1:H. D. Kumaraswamy
Subterm1:Cabinet
Suboffice1:Second Kumaraswamy ministry
2Blankname1:Ministry and Departments
2Namedata1:
  • Food & civil supplies
  • Minority welfare
Term Start1:6 June 2018
Term End1:22 July 2019
Predecessor1:U. T. Khader
Office2:Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
Constituency2:Chamrajpet
Term Start2:2005
Predecessor2:S. M. Krishna
Party:Indian National Congress
Occupation:Travel Company Head
Birth Date:1966 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Kolar, Karnataka, India
Parents:Ziaulla Khan
Nationality:Indian

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.

Early life

BP 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

He 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

!#!From!To!Position!Party
1.20042008MLA (1st term) from ChamrajpetJD(S)
2.20082013MLA (2nd term) from ChamrajpetJD(S)
3.20132018MLA (3rd term) from ChamrajpetJD(S)
4.20182023MLA (4th term) from ChamrajpetINC
5.2023PresentMLA (5th term) from ChamrajpetINC

Notes and References

  1. Web site: bz zameer ahmed khan: Congress leader BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan takes oath as Cabinet Minister of Karnataka City - Times of India Videos . 2023-05-22 . The Times of India . en.
  2. Web site: Zameer Ahmed Khan.B.Z. 29 December 2012.
  3. Web site: 2013-01-26. Zameer throws a fit over 'slight to Sharief' - Times Of India. 2021-08-28. archive.ph. 26 January 2013. https://archive.today/20130126173038/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-16/bangalore/30631144_1_haj-ghar-ck-jaffer-sharief-protocol. dead.
  4. Web site: January 7, 2018. Sandeep. Moudgal. Zameer: B Z Zameer Ahmed K2han next prominent Muslim leader in Congress?. 2021-08-28. The Times of India. en.
  5. Web site: 2017-12-08. Not just Congress, even BJP doors open for B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan. 2021-08-28. Deccan Chronicle. en.
  6. Web site: March 25, 2018. Seven rebel JD(S) MLAs join Congress in Karnataka. 2021-08-28. The Times of India. en.