Abdus Sattar (Murshidabad politician)


Abdus Sattar was an Indian National Congress politician, seven-time MLA and cabinet minister in the state.

Early life

Abdus Sattar, son of Kalimuddin Biswas, was born at Lalgola in Murshidabad district on 5 June 1925. He did his post-graduation and degree in law from the University of Calcutta.

Political career

In 1965, he was leader of the Congress Party in the West Bengal Legislative Council. He won from the Lalgola in 1967, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1977, 1982 and 1987.
He was in the UDF ministries in 1969 and 1971. In 1972, he was minister for agriculture, law and minor irrigation in the Siddhartha Shankar Ray ministry. He was the leader of the opposition in the assembly from 1982 to 1991.

Death

He died on 28 February 1991. After his death, his son, Abu Hena, continued to contest successfully the Lalgola seat.