J.M. Aaroon Rasheed | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Constituency | Periyakulam |
| Member of Parliament Theni | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 May 1950 Madras, Madras State, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Hazarah Beevi |
| Children | 2 sons and 2 daughters |
| Residence(s) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
J.M. Aaroon Rashid (born 13 May 1950) is an Indian politician and former member of the Parliament of India, representing the Theni Lok Sabha constituency. Haaroon Rashid is a leader of Indian National Congress.[1]
J.M. Aaroon Rashid was born in Chennai on 13 May 1950.[2] He attended Intermediate Educated at Sir Thiyagaraja College, Old Washermanpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[citation needed]
In March 1996, he entered into politics as a Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for Villivakam constituency (1996–2001) from Tamil Maanila Congress. In 2001, he floated a new party, Tamizhaga Muslim United Jamaat, and contested along with DMK alliance.[3] Then, he ran for the Lok Sabha seat for Periyakulam constituency in Tamil Nadu, winning and in 2004 to 14th Lok Sabha.[4] He received 346,851 votes (49.51%) and defeated strongman TTV Dhinakaran of ADMK by 2,155 votes in that election.[5]
In 2009, Aaroon Rashid once again Indian national congress fielded him in Theni constituency in Tamil Nadu and he got 340,575 and defeated Thanga Tamilselvan of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.[6]
Member, committee on Home Affairs