| Office | Minister for Food & Civil Supplies
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|---|---|
| Term start | 6 June 2018 |
| Term end | 22 July 2019 |
| Predecessor | U. T Khader |
| Successor | Shashikala Annasaheb Jolle, BJP |
| Predecessor | S. M. Krishna
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| Constituency | Chamrajpet |
| Born | 1966-08-01 (age 60) |
| Born | Tumkur
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| Nationality | Indian
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| Political party | Error creating thumbnail: Indian National Congress
Since March 2018
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| Occupation | Social service
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B. Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan (b. 1 August) is an Indian politician. BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan is a 4-time MLA of Chamrajpet Constituency and managing partner of National Travels.
Early life
National Travels was founded by BP Basheer Ahmed Khan. 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 in turn succeeded by a third generation, led by B Ataulla Khan and brothers
Career
Zameer is accused in many scams and particularly on IMA scam. ED raided his house and office premises. His devote followers protested against the raid. He is a member of the Legislative Assembly, Cabinet Minister Govt Of Karnataka and former General Secretary of the Karnataka Pradesh Janata Dal (Secular).[1][2] Khan was the former Minister for the Hajj and Wakf Board for government of Karnataka.
In 2005, S. M. Krishna was appointed as Maharashtra governor, which paved the way for Zameer's political growth. When Krishna vacated Chamarajpet 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.[3][4][5]
References
- ↑ Zameer Ahmed Khan.B.Z.
- ↑ Zameer throws a fit over 'slight to Sharief' - Times Of India. archive.ph(2013-01-26). Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ↑ Zameer: B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan next big Muslim leader in Congress?, Moudgal, Sandeep. The Times of India(January 7, 2018). Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ↑ Not just Congress, even BJP doors open for B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan. Deccan Chronicle(2017-12-08). Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ↑ Seven rebel JD(S) MLAs join Congress in Karnataka. The Times of India(March 25, 2018). Retrieved 2021-08-28.
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