Abdul Khader Jeelani Mohammed

AICC Member · Yanam Block Congress President · Puducherry

Biography & Awards

A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO YANAM AND Puducherry

Abdul Khader Jeelani Mohammed, widely known as Makjeelani, has dedicated nearly five decades to public service in Yanam, Puducherry UT.

A lifelong member of the Indian National Congress, he stood twice as the INC candidate for the Yanam Assembly constituency — coming within 66 votes of victory in 1977. He has served as AICC Member, Yanam Block Congress President, Member of the Backward Classes Commission, Member of the Planning Commission

1977

INC Candidate — Yanam Assembly.

1981 votes. Lost by 66 votes.

1980

INC(I) Candidate — Yanam Assembly

Stood again for Congress, growing the party vote by 184 to 2,165 votes. Demonstrated deepening public trust in Congress in Yanam.

1980s

Yanam Block Congress President

Elected President of the INC at block level in Yanam. Led party organisation, mobilisation and grassroots outreach across the constituency.

Ongoing

AICC Member

Member of the All India Congress Committee — the national governing body of the INC. One of the highest recognitions the party bestows on a regional leader.

Ongoing

BC COMMISSION MEMBER

Appointed Member of the Backward Classes Commission, Government of Puducherry UT. Formal government role in social welfare and backward class policy.

Ongoing

PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER

Member of the Planning Commission, Puducherry UT. Contributed to development planning and infrastructure priorities for the territory.

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