Former Union minister and Veteran Congress Leader Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury Passed Away
On April 9 2026, Veteran Indian National Congress (INC) leader and former Union Minister Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury, popularly known as ‘Dalu Babu’, passed away at the age of 88 in Kolkata, West Bengal(WB).
On April 9 2026, Veteran Indian National Congress (INC) leader and former Union Minister Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury, popularly known as ‘Dalu Babu’, passed away at the age of 88 in Kolkata, West Bengal(WB).
- He was born on 12 January 1938 in Malda district, Bengal Province(Present WB).
About Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury:
Profile: He was a prominent political figure from WB and was widely respected for his contributions to public service and grassroots politics.
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- He served as the District Congress President for 15 years.
Legislative Career: He was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of the Kaliachak assembly constituency from 1996 to 2006.
Parliamentary Tenure: In 2006, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in a by-election following the demise of Ghani Khan Choudhury.
- He served as a Congress MP from Malda South from 2009 to 2019.
Ministerial Role: He was elected as Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare in 2012 and held the position until 2014.
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