Kalimuddin Shams [SEP] occupation
Kalimuddin Shams
Kalimuddin Shams (13 February 1939 – 4 March 2013) was an Indian politician, belonging to the All India Forward Bloc. He served as Minister for Agriculture Marketing/Food and Supply 1991–2005 in the West Bengal state government.
Shams was born in Gaya. A lawyer by profession, he became involved in organising local struggles of residents of Kidderpore outside Calcutta. He was elected to the Calcutta Municipal Corporation in 1965, standing as an independent candidate. In the following year he became a member of the All
defeating his nearest rival Moinuddin Shams of Forward Bloc in all the three years. Kalimuddin Shams of Forward Bloc defeated Ram Pyare Ram of Congress in 1991. Ram Pyare Ram of Congress defeated Kalimuddin Shams of Forward Bloc in 1987. Kalimuddin Shams of Forward Bloc defeated Saugata Roy of ICS in 1982 and Ram Pyare Ram of Congress in 1977.
Election results 1967-1972.
Ram Peary Ram of Congress won in 1972 and 1971, Kalimuddin Shams of Forward Bloc won in 1969. B.B.Paul of Congress won in 1967.
Election