Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait

Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait (1922–2005) was an Indian politician, former Member of parliament, Lok Sabha and founding leader of Indian National League He belongs to Cutchi Memon. He was fondly called "Mehboob -e -Millath"

Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait
Mehaboob-E-Millath
Born3 November 1922
Died27 April 2005
EducationGraduation(History and Economics
OccupationFormer Loksabha Member
Politician
Teacher
Orator
Spouse(s)Mariyam Bhai
ChildrenSiraj Ebrahim Sait
Parent(s)Muhammed sulaiman Sait, Sainab Bhai

Political life

He was one of the founding fathers of All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat.[1] He was its Secretary for a period. He was the founding general secretary of the All India Palestine Conference. He co-founded the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, which was formed in 1972 to protect the Muslim law in India. Similarly he was the first president of the All India Milli Council, which was formed in May 1992. Babri Masjid Movement Co-ordination Committee was also co-founded by Sait. Besides, he was a constant member of many organisations like the Central Hajj Committee, Hajj Advisory Council, Aligarh Muslim University Court etc. He was also a member of the National Integration Council and Central Waqf Council.

His demise has orphaned his party.

Member Of Parliament

Election (Year)StatusVote share (%)Political OrganizationLoksabha Constituency
1991Won53.08Indian Union Muslim LeaguePonnani (Lok Sabha constituency)
1989Won49.84Indian Union Muslim LeagueManjeri (Lok Sabha constituency)
1984Won50.90Indian Union Muslim LeagueManjeri (Lok Sabha constituency)
1980Won53.61Indian Union Muslim LeagueManjeri (Lok Sabha constituency)
1977Won61.27Indian Union Muslim LeagueManjeri (Lok Sabha constituency)
1977WonIndian Union Muslim LeagueKozhikode (Lok Sabha constituency)
1967WonIndian Union Muslim LeagueKozhikode (Lok Sabha constituency)

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