Abdul Ghafoor (politician, born 1918)
Abdul Ghafoor (1918 – 10 July 2004) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician who served as the 13th Chief Minister of Bihar from 2 July 1973 to 11 April 1975; and served as cabinet minister in Rajiv Gandhi's government. He participated actively in freedom struggles and served jail terms.
Abdul Ghafoor | |
|---|---|
| 13th Chief Minister of Bihar | |
| In office 2 July 1973 – 11 April 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Kedar Pandey |
| Succeeded by | Jagannath Mishra |
| Union Cabinet Minister for Works and Housing | |
| In office 31 December 1984 – 25 September 1985 | |
| Prime Minister | Rajiv Gandhi |
| Union Cabinet Minister of Urban Development | |
| In office 25 September 1985 – 22 October 1986 | |
| Prime Minister | Rajiv Gandhi |
| Succeeded by | Mohsina Kidwai |
| Chairman of Bihar Legislative Council | |
| In office 5 June 1972 – 1 July 1973 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1918 Begusarai,Sanha, Bihar and Orissa Province, British India |
| Died | 10 July 2004 (aged 85-86) Patna, Bihar, India |
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