Abdul Ghafoor (Saharsa politician)

Abdul Ghafoor: (Urdu: عبد الغفور; 5 May 1959 – 28 January 2020) was an Indian politician who served as Minister of Minority Welfare in government of Bihar from 20 November 2015 to 26 July 2017. He served as a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly representing Mahishi vidhan sabha for 4 terms in 1995, 2000, 2010 and 2015. His political party was Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD).

Dr. Abdul Ghafoor
At an election rally 2015
Minister of Minority Welfare, Bihar
In office
20 November 2015  26 July 2017
Preceded byNaushad Alam
Succeeded byKhurshid Alam
Member of Legislative Assembly from Mahishi (JD (1995-1997) and RJD (1997-2020).
In office
1995–2005
Preceded byAnand Mohan (JD)
Succeeded byGunjeshwar Sah (JD(U))
Member of Legislative Assembly from Mahishi
In office
2010–2020
Preceded byGunjeshwar Sah (JD(U))
Chairman Of Bihar State Haj Committee
In office
Aug 2003  2006
Preceded byShakil Ahmad Khan
Succeeded byJamshed Ali
Personal details
Born(1959-05-05)5 May 1959
Saharsa, Bihar, India
Died28 January 2020(2020-01-28) (aged 60)
New Delhi, India
Political partyRashtriya Janata Dal
Residence(s)Patna, India
Alma materPatna University
ProfessionSocial Service, Statesman and Educationist
As of 24 February, 2020
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