Abdul Ahad Vakil

Abdul Ahad Vakil (February 1934 - 9 July 2014) was an Indian politician and the Member of parliament elected in 6th Lok Sabha elections from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency. He served as the state minister in 1983 and the Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in 1996. He was the senior member of National Conference.[1]

Abdul Ahad Vakil
Abdul Ahad Vakil in 2013 at his residence
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Assumed office
1977
ConstituencyBaramulla
Personal details
BornFebruary 1934[1]
Sopore, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir
Died9 July 2014
LD Colony, Goripora
Political partyNational Conference
Spouse(s)Maryam Jan
Children4

Life and background

Vakil was born in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopora district on February 1934. He did Masters of Arts and Bachelor of Laws during his education period and was initially studying at Amar Singh College, Srinagar and later, moved to Aligarh Muslim University where He completed further studies.

Vakil was originally a lawyer in 1971 and then nominated the member of the District Development Board in 1976.[1][2]

Social activities

Vakil was regarded as the active social worker who was responsible for the establishment of Government Degree College for Women, Sopore with science upto Bachelor of Science. During his political spanning, He opened several welfare centres for poor, Widows and physically disabled people in Sopor.[3]

Personal life

The son of Haji Abdul Razaq, he was married to Maryam Jan in 1960, with whom he had one son and three daughters.[1]

Death

Vakil died at the age of 79 at his residence LD Colony, Goripora. He then was admitted in Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences for medical treatment. After subsequently discharged, He breathed his last after multiple organ failure and chest ailment which is associated with Respiratory disease.[4][5][6]

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References
  1. "Members Bioprofile". loksabhaph.nic.in.
  2. India, Press Trust of (10 July 2014). "NC leader Vakil passes away". Business Standard India – via Business Standard.
  3. "Former speaker Abdul Ahad Vakil passes away".
  4. "Abdul Ahad Vakil passes away". Kashmir Times. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  5. "Ahad Vakil passes away". Daily Excelsior. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  6. "NC leader Vakil passes away". Hindustan Times. 10 July 2014.
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