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J. M. Aaroon Rashid

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J.M. Haroon Rasheed
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2004–2009
ConstituencyPeriyakulam
Member of Parliament Theni
In office
2009–2014
Personal details
Born (1950-05-13) 13 May 1950 (age 74)
Madras, Madras State, India
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseHazarah Beevi
Children2 sons and 2 daughters
Residence(s)Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

J.M. Haroon Rashid (born 13 May 1950) is an Indian politician and former member of the Parliament of India, representing the Theni Lok Sabha constituency. Haaroon Rashid is a leader of Indian National Congress.[1]

Early life

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J.M. Haroon Rashid was born in Chennai on 13 May 1950.[2] He attended Intermediate Educated at Sir Thiyagaraja College, Old Washermanpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[citation needed]

Political career

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In March 1996, he entered into politics as a Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for Villivakam constituency (1996–2001) from Tamil Maanila Congress. In 2001, he floated a new party, Tamizhaga Muslim United Jamaat, and contested along with DMK alliance.[3] Then, he ran for the Lok Sabha seat for Periyakulam constituency in Tamil Nadu, winning and in 2004 to 14th Lok Sabha.[4] He received 346,851 votes (49.51%) and defeated strongman TTV Dhinakaran of ADMK by 2,155 votes in that election.[5]

2009 elections

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In 2009, Aaroon Rashid once again Indian national congress fielded him in Theni constituency in Tamil Nadu and he got 340,575 and defeated Thanga Tamilselvan of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.[6]

Elections contested

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Tamilnadu State Legislative Assembly Elections Contested

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Elections Constituency Party Result Vote percentage Opposition Candidate Opposition Party Opposition vote percentage
1996 Villivakkam TMC(M) Won 70.24 M. G. Mohan INC 16.88

Lok Sabha elections contested

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Elections Constituency Party Result Vote percentage Opposition Candidate Opposition Party Opposition vote percentage
2004 Periyakulam INC Won 49.51 T.T.V. Dhinakaran AIADMK 46.49
2009 Theni INC Won 42.54 Thanga Tamil Selvan AIADMK 41.76
2014 Theni INC Lost 23.84 R. Parthipan AIADMK 53.06

Positions held

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2004

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  • Member, Committee on Energy
  • Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Shipping
  • Member, Committee on Government Assurances
  • Chairman, Tamil Nadu Haj committee, (2004 - 2009)
  • Member, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board, (2004–09)

2006

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  • Member, Joint Parliamentary Committee on Wakf

2007

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  • Member, Committee on Energy

2009

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  • Member, Committee on Health and Family Welfare
  • Member, Committee on Official Languages
  • Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Shipping
  • Member, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board (2012–13).

2010

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Member, committee on Home Affairs

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bioprofile of Lok Sabha member J. M. Aaroon Rashid". Official website of Lok Sabha. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  2. ^ Detailed Profile – Shri J.M. Aaroon Rasheed – Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) – Who's Who – Government: National Portal of India. India.gov.in. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
  3. ^ "Tamil Nadu elections: Parties play caste card, DMK frontrunner". India Today. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  4. ^ "J M Aaron Rashid Statistics: Indian Elections 2009". ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  5. ^ "2009 Periyakulam Election Results - IndiaNumbers.com". Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  6. ^ "#1 Latest News, Breaking News Today - Bollywood, Finance".
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