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Today is 5th death anniversary of #SyedShahabuddin, a visionary Indian Muslim politician, diplomat, scholar & journalist. Despite his useful contribution for community and country, it is surprising he is among the least remembered leaders. Community has forgotten him
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Shahabuddin, born on 4 Nov. 1935 in Gaya, Bihar began as a diplomat working for Indian Foreign Service, but became well known as one of most articulate Muslim politicians of independent India. He switched careers after Emergency, at the time when the Congress began its decline
... and Hindu nationalism first started its ascent to power. He served 3 terms as member of Parliament of India. He was known for his leadership of the Muslim opposition to the Shah Bano case and the Demolition of Babri Masjid. He died in March 2017 of long-term asthma.
