Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury
Indian politician (1938–2026)
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Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury (12 January 1938 – 8 April 2026), also known as Dalu, was an Indian politician who served as the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.[1] He has represented the Maldaha Dakshin (Lok Sabha constituency) since 2009. He was first elected M.P from his brother A.B.A. Ghani Khan Choudhury's seat Malda (Lok Sabha constituency) as a member of the Indian National Congress party.[2]
Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury | |
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Chowdhury in 2012 | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 16 May 2009 – 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Isha Khan Choudhury |
| Constituency | Maldaha Dakshin |
| In office 19 September 2006 – 16 May 2009 | |
| Preceded by | A.B.A. Gani Khan Choudhury |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Constituency | Malda |
| Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare | |
| In office 22 September 2012 – 16 May 2014 | |
| President | Pranab Mukherjee |
| Preceded by | Sudip Bandyopadhyay |
| Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 10 May 1996 – 11 May 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Dinesh Chandra Joarder |
| Succeeded by | Biswanath Ghosh |
| Constituency | Kaliachak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 January 1938 Malda district, Bengal Province, British India |
| Died | 8 April 2026 (aged 88) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Ruth Khan Choudhury |
| Children | Isha Khan Choudhury |
| Profession | Political, Social Worker |
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Early life
Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury was born into a Bengali Muslim family in Malda district, Bengal Province. His father, Khan Bahadur Abu Hayat B. Khan Choudhury was a Zamindar in Malda district during the British Raj.[3][4]
Political career
Choudhury served as MLA of Kaliachak from 1996 to 2006. After his brother A.B.A. Ghani Khan Choudhury's death he was elected M.P. from Malda (Lok Sabha constituency) as a member of the Indian National Congress party. From 22 September 2012 to 16 May 2014 he served as Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare under UPA Government.[5][6]
Personal life and death
Choudhury died at a private hospital in Kolkata, on 8 April 2026, at the age of 88.[7]