Executive Summary:
This document is an obituary notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the death of Dr. Syed Ahmed, Governor of Manipur, on September 27, 2015. It acknowledges his contributions as a politician, author, and administrator. The notification details his life, career, and accomplishments.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Obituary:**
* Dr. Syed Ahmed, Governor of Manipur, passed away on September 27, 2015, in Mumbai.
* **Background:**
* Born on March 6, 1945.
* Held Masters Degrees in Hindi and English from Lucknow University and a Doctorate in Urdu from Bombay University.
* **Political Career:**
* Joined the Indian National Congress in 1977.
* Elected five times to the Vidhan Sabha representing the Nagpada constituency in Mumbai.
* Served as a Minister of State in Maharashtra in 1986 and 1991.
* **Positions Held:**
* Chairman, Maharashtra State Haj Committee (2001-06).
* Member, Central Haj Committee (1985-88, 2001-06).
* Member, Central Wakf Council, Government of India.
* President/Patron of various organizations related to welfare, education, and culture in Mumbai and UP.
* **Governorship:**
* Governor of Jharkhand from September 4, 2011, to May 16, 2015.
* Governor of Manipur from May 16, 2015, until his death.
* **Literary Works:**
* Authored Urdu books on literary and historical topics.
* **Family:**
* Survived by his wife, son, two daughters, and mother.
Impact Analysis:
* **The President of India:**
* Impact: Expressed deep regret over the demise of Dr. Syed Ahmed.
* Action Required: None explicitly stated.
* **Ministry of Home Affairs:**
* Impact: Responsible for issuing the obituary notification.
* Action Required: Issuance and publication of the notification.
* **Government of India:**
* Impact: Loss of a distinguished politician, author, and administrator.
* Action Required: None explicitly stated.
* **Family of Dr. Syed Ahmed:**
* Impact: Bereavement due to the loss of a family member.
* Action Required: None explicitly stated.
* **Citizens of India:**
* Impact: Awareness of the death of a public figure.
* Action Required: None.
Key Entities Referenced
Syed Ahmed: Governor of Manipur who passed away on September 27, 2015.
Manipur: State in India where Syed Ahmed served as Governor.
Mumbai: City in Maharashtra, India, where Syed Ahmed passed away; also location of several organizations he presided over.
Indian National Congress: Political party that Syed Ahmed joined in 1977.
Maharashtra: State in India where Syed Ahmed was a Minister of State and represented the Nagpada constituency in Mumbai.
Lucknow University: University from where Syed Ahmed obtained Masters Degrees in Hindi and English.
Bombay University: University from where Syed Ahmed obtained a Doctorate in Urdu.
Jharkhand: State in India where Syed Ahmed served as Governor before becoming Governor of Manipur.
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4490 GI/2015 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART I—SEC. 1]
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
OBITUARY NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 19th October, 2015
No. 3/4/2015-Public.—The President of India has learnt with deep regret, about the sad demise of
Dr. Syed Ahmed, Governor of Manipur on September 27, 2015 at Mumbai. The death of Dr. Syed Ahmed has
deprived the country of a distinguished politician, author and administrator.
2. Born on March 6, 1945, Dr. Syed Ahmed obtained Master’s Degree twice in Hindi and English
from Lucknow University and Doctorate in Urdu from Bombay University. He started his political career by
joining the Indian National Congress in 1977. He was elected for the Vidhan Sabha on five occasions as a
representative of the Nagpada constituency in Mumbai. He also served as a Minister of State in Maharashtra
in different capacities in the year 1986 and 1991.
3. Dr. Syed Ahmed held the positions of Chairman, Maharashtra State Haj Committee (2001-06),
Member Central Haj Committee (1985-88 & 2001-06) and Member, Central Wakf Council, Government of
India. He also held the positions of President, Maharashtra Welfare Centre, Mumbai; President, Sabira Naqi
Education Society, UP; President, Tameeri Idaara, UP; President, Awadh Cultural Society, Mumbai;
President, Sayed & Sayed Educational Trust, Mumbai and Patron Green Mumbai Movement, Mumbai.
4. Dr. Syed Ahmed was sworn in as the Governor of Jharkhand on September 4, 2011 and remained
there till May 16, 2015. He was sworn as Governor of Manipur on May 16, 2015.
5. Dr. Syed Ahmed authored Urdu books of literary and historical relevance such as The
Revolutionary Character of Urdu Poetry (1857 A.D. to 1947 A.D.), Collections of Essays on the role of
Muslims in Struggle for Freedom, Collection of Essays on the Role of Urdu in Struggle for Freedom and
auto-biography “Pagdandi Se Shahar Tak”, Maktal se Manzil, Kafas se Chaman, Jange-Azaadi me Urdu
Shayari.
6. Dr. Syed Ahmed is survived by his wife, son, two daughters and mother.
ANOOP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, Secy.
Printed by the Manager, Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.