Abdul Hafeez Khan | |
---|---|
Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2019–2024 | |
Preceded by | S. V. Mohan Reddy |
Succeeded by | T. G. Bharath |
Constituency | Kurnool |
Personal details | |
Political party | YSR Congress Party |
Occupation | Politician |
Mohammed Abdul Hafeez Khan is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He has been a member of the YSR Congress Party since 2011 and represented Kurnool Constituency in 2019 as a member of legislative assembly. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh election and served in office from 2019 to 2024. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Hafeez Khan was born in Kurnool,Andhra Pradesh on January 31,1977. He finished his secondary education in Montessori School and his intermediate,the pre university course,from Osmania College. Later,he did bachelor's in Civil Engineering from Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology and a Master's in Computer Information Systems from University of Detroit Mercy. He graduated in the year of 2003 and continued working in the software industry in the USA till 2011.
Hafeez Khan joined as a district steering committee member of YSRCP in 2011 and then became the convenor of the District Minority Committee in 2012. Later,he served as a central executive council member in 2013. In 2016,he became the Assembly Incharge. He was made the Additional Special Representative from Andhra Pradesh to the Middle East and Far East Countries for business development and investments in 2021.
He became an MLA for the first time,winning the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election,defeating T. G. Bharath of the Telugu Desam Party by a margin of 5,353 votes. He polled 72,819 votes,representing a 47.70% share of the votes in the constituency.
Performing last rites
Hafeez Khan became the first Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in India to personally perform the funeral rites of a COVID-19 victim [5] . In doing so,he challenged societal taboos and stepped forward when the community was apprehensive about the virus. Khan also successfully advocated for the reopening of local graveyards,allowing families to conduct proper last rites,despite initial opposition. His efforts helped reduce the stigma surrounding the death of COVID-19 victims. Additionally,Khan founded the 'HK Team,' a volunteer group composed of young individuals,to carry out free funeral services for COVID-19 victims,ensuring that the rituals were conducted with respect and in accordance with religious customs. This initiative allowed the deceased to receive dignified last rites,even in cases where family members couldn't be present
Covid care center and Oxygen center
Amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic,Hafeez Khan established the Jagananna COVID Care Centre [6] equipped with 300 oxygen concentrators. This provided critical oxygen support to patients,alleviating the shortage of oxygen supplies and preventing hospital overcrowding. He also set up an Oxygen Bank,providing concentrators to COVID-19 patients at home to ensure they received necessary oxygen therapy without hospitalisation. Khan personally coordinated with contacts in the United States to secure the medical supplies mentioned above,which were critical during the crisis. The Oxygen Bank continues to operate even today.
Increasing Ambulance availability
During the peak of the COVID-19 crisis,ambulance charges skyrocketed,leaving many families struggling to afford transport to hospitals. In response,Khan launched a free ambulance service [7] ,funded entirely from his personal resources. This unique initiative came as a lifeline to the community,providing essential,no-cost transportation when ambulance services were both scarce and prohibitively expensive.
He also played a pivotal role in ensuring smooth medical transport [8] between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and personally intervened with Telangana state police officials to prevent the unnecessary stoppage of ambulances traveling to Hyderabad from Andhra Pradesh.
Covid Warrior Award
Hafeez Khan was honored with the COVID Warrior Award,making him the only politician from both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to receive such recognition. His efforts during the pandemic,including setting up the COVID Care Centre,free ambulance services,and the Oxygen Bank,earned him accolades for going above and beyond in serving his community.
During his tenure,Hafeez Khan introduced and oversaw various initiatives across multiple sectors.
The Hyderabad Bangalore Industrial Corridor
Hafeez Khan played a key role in the development of the Hyderabad Bangalore Industrial Corridor,pioneering the concept and formally pitching it to Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy who then took it to the next level. Kurnool is a key part of this corridor and this proposal aimed to boost economic growth,attract investment,and improve infrastructure in the region. [9]
In education, he spearheaded the Nadu Nedu Schools program [10] to modernize and upgrade schools,established a Cluster University [11] to expand access to higher education,and creation of the National Law University [12] was approved and commenced during his term.
In the field of irrigation,he oversaw major projects such as implementing a significant pipeline from Sunkesula to Kurnool (which proved to be highly beneficial for the city),increasing water pipeline capacity in wards and constructing a water treatment plant. Incremental projects like provision of new water tap connections in all wards and installation of water boosters for improved access and pressure were also taken care of.
Urban development was a significant focus during his tenure,marked by projects such as the construction of a new KMC municipal building,multiple flyovers,road expansions like Joharapuram Road and Anand Takies Road,and landmarks like the Khana Khazana Bridge.
The beautification of Kondareddy Burju (an extremely prominent monument of Kurnool) was brought to life through the establishment of a park,a laser show,and sound effects. Further efforts of livening up the city included the creation of Global Glow Garden Park and enhancement of public spaces like Rajvihar Centre,C-Camp Center and Gayatri Estate Circle. Local temples were also restored and enhanced as part of the beautification efforts.
He also introduced initiatives like the Jagananna Mahila Mart to support women entrepreneurs and developed Smart Roads for traffic efficiency,alongside ambitious projects like an IT hub to promote economic growth. A community hall was constructed for scheduled castes along with Sachivalayam (government service center) establishments. To aid river worship,permanent structures were developed at Pushkara Ghats.
In electricity, his administration facilitated the installation of new electric poles,upgrades to current wires and high-tension power lines and installation of energy-efficient LED streetlights. Security and upgradation of APSEB transformer stations were also seen alongside capacity enhancements for transformers to meet growing demand.
In healthcare,he established 12 Urban Health Centres,a Cancer Hospital,and facilities like a Critical Care Unit,Diagnostic Center,and modern equipment such as MRI and ultrasound machines in the government hospital.
Judicial reforms under his administration led to the establishment of a Human Rights Commission (a body to safeguard human rights),Lokayukta (an anti-corruption ombudsman) and a Waqf Tribunal (judicial body for Waqf related problems)
Sports infrastructure underwent notable upgrades during his tenure,with the establishment of various facilities like a new basketball court,skating rink,tennis academy,cricket academy,and an indoor stadium.
Environmental contributions include the Greenko Energy Project,which is the world’s largest and first-of-its-kind single location,integrated renewable energy storage project and was only made possible with an investment of 3 billion dollars. This project aims to reduce 15 million tonnes of CO2 emissions every year and was initiated in his tenure by CM Jagan Mohan Reddy. [13]
The Telugu Desam Party is an Indian regional political party primarily active in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was founded by Telugu matinée idol N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) on 29 March 1982 and has focused on supporting Telugu people. The party has won a five-time majority in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and has emerged as the most successful political outfit in the state's history. It is currently the ruling party in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Dr. M. V. Mysoora Reddy a politician from TDP is an Ex Member of the Parliament of India representing Andhra Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha,the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy,also known mononymously as Jagan,is an Indian politician,currently serving as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Pulivendula Assembly constituency in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly. He served as the 17th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 2019 to 2024,and is the current president of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). He is also the son of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy.
Jaffar Hussain Meraj is an Indian politician from Telangana. He is a leader of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and a three time MLA. He won from Yakutpura constituency in the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly elections.
Gangapuram Kishan Reddy is an Indian politician who is serving as the 25th Minister of Coal &45th Minister of Mines since 2024. He also served as Minister of Tourism,Culture and Development of North Eastern Region of India from 2019 to 2024. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 1980. He is an MP representing Secunderabad since 2019. He served as the floor leader of the BJP in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 2009 and gave it up after being elected as the state BJP president of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. He was first state president of Telangana BJP from 2014 to 2016,appointed again as Telangana BJP president on 4 July 2023.
T. G. Venkatesh or Tumbalam Gooty Venkatesh is an Indian businessman and politician. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh from 1999 to 2004 and from 2009 to 2014. He was Minister for Minor Irrigation under the administration of Kiran Kumar Reddy. He has been a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2016.
Samaikya Andhra Movement was a movement organized to keep the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh united,and to prevent the division of the state - separating the Telangana districts of the state into a separate Telangana state. The movement was supported by government employees,advocates in Coastal Andhra &Rayalaseema regions along with students from 14 universities,various occupational,caste &religious groups of Coastal Andhra &Rayalaseema regions. The last set of protests were triggered after the Congress Working Committee decision to divide the state came to an end after President of India gave nod to Telangana Bill which would make the latter to come into existence from 2 June 2014.
The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party,often shortened to simply the YSR Congress Party,is an Indian regional political party based in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The party was initially registered with Election Commission of India by Kolishetti Shiva Kumar. Thereafter,the party was taken over by its current president,Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy,having served as the state's chief minister from 2019-2024. It currently has 4 seats in the Lok Sabha.
The history of the Telangana movement refers to the political and social conditions under which the Telangana region was merged with Andhra State to form the state of Andhra Pradesh and the subsequent demands to reverse the merger to form a new state of Telangana from united Andhra Pradesh.
Balineni Srinivasa Reddy is an Indian politician and five time MLA from Andhra Pradesh. He is currently a member of the Janasena Party. He previously represented the Ongole Assembly constituency for five terms.
The 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election were held in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on 11 April 2019 for constituting the fifteenth legislative assembly in the state. They were held alongside the 2019 Indian general election.
Kolusu Parthasarathy Yadav is an Indian politician. He is currently serving as the cabinet minister in the Government of Andhra Pradesh. He represents the Telugu Desam Party from Nuzvid Assembly Constituency,Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. He was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly for four terms,in 2004,2009,2019 and 2024. Elected first in 2004 from the Vuyyur Constituency,and then in 2009 and 2019 elected from the Penamaluru Constituency. Parthasarathy joined Telugu Desam Party prior to 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.
Buggana Rajendranath Reddy(born 27 September 1970) is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is a two time MLA and also served as the Minister for Finance,Planning and Legislative Affairs in the Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's ministry. He has been nominated again by YSRCP to contest the Dhone Assembly seat in the 2024 Assembly Election.
Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy is an Indian politician from the state of Andhra Pradesh. He formerly served as Minister of Energy,Forest,Environment,Science and Technology,Mines and Geology in the Andhra Pradesh government since April 2022. Earlier he served as the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development and Mines and Geology Minister during 2019–2022. Reddy was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Indian National Congress from Pileru Assembly constituency till 2009 And Punganur Assembly constituency till 2014,Later From YSR Congress Party for the Punganur Assembly constituency till now. He won the 2009 elections from Punganur Assembly constituency and was appointed the Forest Minister in Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ministry. Post the death of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy,he quit the ministerial post citing differences with Kiran Kumar Reddy,the later Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. In 2013,he joined YSR Congress Party. He later won 2014 elections and 2019 elections.
Thoguru Arthur is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election on YSRCP ticket from Nandikotkur,a constituency reserved for SCs in Kurnool district. He won the MLA seat defeating his nearest rival Bandi Jayaraju of TDP by 40,610 votes. On 19 March 2024,ahead of the General elections to the parliament and the 2024 AP Assembly elections,he quit the ruling YSRCP and joined the Indian National Congress.
Silpa Chakrapani Reddy is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is an MLA of YSR Congress Party from Srisailam Assembly Constituency in Kurnool District. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election. He is nominated by YSRCP to contest the Srisailam seat in the 2024 Assembly Election.
Jaradoddi Sudhakar is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is an MLA of YSR Congress Party from Kodumur Assembly Constituency which is reserved for SC Community in the Kurnool District. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election.
Katasani Rami Reddy is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is an MLA from Banaganpalle Assembly Constituency in Kurnool District. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election representing the YSR Congress Party. He has been nominated again to contest the Banaganpalle seat in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election but he lost the election.
Silpa Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He was an MLA of YSR Congress Party from Nandyal Assembly Constituency in Kurnool District. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election. He is a close friend to Allu Arjun. He lost the 2024 election from Nandyal seat,also on YSRCP ticket.
Y. Sai Prasad Reddy is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is an MLA of YSR Congress Party from Adoni Assembly Constituency in Kurnool District. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election.