G. M. Banatwalla

G.M. Banatwalla (born 15 August, 1933 in Bombay, died 25 June, 2008 in Mumbai [ [http://www.twocircles.net/2008jun25/iuml_leader_g_m_banatwala_dead.html IUML leader G.M. Banatwala dead | TwoCircles.net ] ] ) is an Indian politician and teacher. He was Member of Parliament in 13th Lok Sabha, representing the constituency of Ponnani in the State of Kerala. He is a member of the Muslim League Kerala State Committee ("MLKSC").

His educational qualifications include a Master of Commerce (M.Com.) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). Banatwalla was educated at the Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, and S.T. College, both in Bombay.

On 21 February 1960 he married Dr. Ayesha Banatwalla, who has since died.

Positions Held

*1967-77 Member, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
*1977 Elected to 6th Lok Sabha
*1980 Re-elected to 7th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
*1984 Re-elected to 8th Lok Sabha (3rd term)
*1989 Re-elected to 9th Lok Sabha (4th term)
*1993 onwards President, Indian Union Muslim League
*1996 Re-elected to 11th Lok Sabha (5th term)
*1996 onwards Leader, Muslim League Kerala State Committee Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha
*1996-97 Member, Committee on Estimates Member, Committee on Transport and Tourism Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs
*1998 Re-elected to 12th Lok Sabha (6th term)
*1998-99 Member, Committee on Estimates Member, Committee on Transport and Tourism Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs
*1999 Re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha (7th term) Leader, Muslim League Kerala State Committee, Lok Sabha
*1999-2000 Member, Committee on Transport and Tourism
*2000 onwards Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs

Books Published

*"Religion and Politics in India",
*"Muslim League",
*"Azadi Ke Baad" (in Urdu) and he has
*contributed numerous articles in various journals both in English and Urdu

pecial Interests

Subjects relating to minorities, parliamentary history, law and practice, etc.

Other information

President

#Cutchi Memon Students Circle, Bombay, 1954-56;
#Cutchi Memon Jamat, Bombay, 1965-67;

Vice-President

#Muslim Ambulance Society, Bombay, 1954-56;

Member

#Anjuman-i-Islam Board for Commercial Education, Bombay, 1954-56;
#Aligarh Muslim University Court, 1967-77 and 1999;
#Maharashtra State Integration Committee, 1967-77;
#Bombay Metropolitan Regional Development Board, 1967-77;
#All India Muslim Personal Law Board;
#All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat;
#Justice of the Peace, Bombay, 1967-77;
#Special Executive Magistrate, Bombay, 1967-77; and Trustee of Several Trusts

Election Result of Ponnani Lok Sabha Constituency

Total electorate 1,146,335 Total votes polled 694,990 Poll percentage 60.63% Valid votes 688,923

Votes polled in favour of the first four leading candidates

#Shri Gulam Mehmood Banatwalla (M.L.K.S.C.) 372,572 (54.08%)
#Shri P.P. Suneer (C.P.I.) 243,094 (35.29%)
#Shri K. Narayanan Master (BJP) 66,427 (9.64%)
#Shri Kallayi Moosa (Ind.) 3,729 (0.54%)

ee also

*Memon

References

External links

* [http://www.ffkerala.net/mp.htm Fast Find Kerala]
* [http://www.twocircles.net/2008jun26/messages_gm_banatwala_s_death.html Messages on Banatwala's death] : TwoCircles.net