Born in 1935, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Shahabuddin began working as a diplomat for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), but later joined politics. He served three terms from 1979-1996 as a MP. He is well known for his involvement in the Shah Bano case and his opposition to the demolition of the Babri Masjid.
Veteran Muslim Leader and Former MP and Diplomat Syed Shahabuddin Passes Away
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