M. M. Hassan
M. M. Hassan (born 14 May 1947) is a leader of the Indian National Congress and a former Minister in the Government of Kerala and also former president of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) .[1]
M. M. Hassan | |
|---|---|
| Former President of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| In office 25 March 2017 – 18 September 2018 | |
| Preceded by | V. M. Sudheeran |
| Succeeded by | Mullappally Ramachandran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 May 1947 Thiruvananthapuram, Travancore, British India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Smt. A. K. Rahia |
| Children | One daughter |
| Parents | Shri M. Malik Mohammed and Smt. A. Fathima Beevi |
| Residence | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Education | Bachelor of Laws |
| Profession | Advocate |
Biography
Hassan was born on 14 May 1947 in Thiruvananthapuram. He was introduced to active politics through the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and became its state president. He was then elected as the senate member and Chairman of the Kerala University Union.
He was elected from the Kazhakootam constituency to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in the 1980 and 1982 elections, and re-elected from Trivandrum West in the 1987 and 1991 general elections. In 2001, he represented the Kayamkulam constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly and served as the Minister for Information and Parliamentary Affairs in the Ministry headed by A. K. Antony from 2001–2004.[1] He also held the portfolio of Minister for Non-Resident Keralites' Affairs in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
On 25 March 2017 he became president of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, and served until 18 September 2018.
He is an LLB degree holder.[2]
References
- "M.M. HASSAN :: STATE OF KERALA". Archived from the original on 10 May 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
- "Hassan takes up expatriates' problems". The Hindu. 11 March 2004. Retrieved 28 August 2010.