Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait
Indian politician
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait (1922 – 2005), known as "Mehboob-e-Millat", was an Indian politician, born in Bangalore in a Cutchi Memon family, who served as an Indian Union Muslim League Member of Parliament from northern Kerala several times.[1][2] He was also a founding member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board.
Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait | |
|---|---|
Ebrahim Sulaiman Sait | |
| Born | 3 November 1922 |
| Died | 27 April 2005 (aged 82) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Education | Under-Graduation (History and Economics) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Spouse | Mariyam Bai |
| Parents |
|
In 1994, while serving as its National President, Sait severed ties with the Indian Union Muslim League and formed the Indian National League.[3][4]
Early life
Sait was born to Mohammed Sulaiman and Zainab Bai on 3 November 1922 at Bangalore.[1][2] He obtained his Bachelor of Arts under-graduate degree from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore.[1]
He married Mariyam Bai, from Mattancherry, in 1949.[2]
Member of Parliament
Sait served as the National President of Indian Union Muslim League from 1973 to 1994.[3][1]
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
| Election Year | Term | Representing State | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1960–66 | Kerala | Indian Union Muslim League |