A. K. A. Abdul Samad
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A.K.A. Abdul Samad (4 October 1926 – 4 November 1999) was a prominent Tamil politician, and an important leader of the Indian Union Muslim League. He was also a journalist, editor, author, educationist and businessman. He is popularly known in his native states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala by the title "Siraj-ul-Millat" (Light of the Nation).[1]
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Born | (1926-10-04)4 October 1926 Karaikal, Pondicherry, French India |
Died | 11 April 1999(1999-04-11) (aged 72) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Political party | Indian Union Muslim League |
Spouse | Nargis Banu |
Children | 3 sons; 2 daughters |
Residence(s) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation | Indian parliamentarian; Muslim leader |
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