Naznin Faruque Explained

Naznin Faruque
Birth Date:1 August 1954
Nationality:Indian
Spouse:Abdur Rahman Faruque
Party:Indian National Congress
Residence:U.R. Road, Nagaon Town, Nagaon, Assam – 782001
Alma Mater:North Eastern Hill University
Profession:Social worker, Politician
Office:Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Term Start:3 April 2010
Term End:2 April 2016
Constituency:Assam
Predecessor:Anwara Taimur
Successor:Ranee Narah
Office1:Chairperson, Assam State Weaving Manufacturing Cooperative Limited
Term1:19941996
1Blankname1:Chief Ministers
1Namedata1:Hiteswar Saikia
Bhumidhar Barman

Naznin Faruque (1 August 195417 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]

Early life and education

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

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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WebPage of Dr. T.N. Seema Member Of Parliament (RAJYA SABHA). 22 March 2014.
  2. Web site: Rajya Sabha mourns death of former member Naznin Faruque. 19 September 2020. Deccan Herald.