Sultan Ahmed facts for kids

Sultan Ahmed (born June 6, 1953 – died September 4, 2017) was an important politician from India. He was born in Kolkata, a big city in India. He worked hard to serve his country and his community.

Who Was Sultan Ahmed?

Sultan Ahmed was an Indian politician who held several important jobs in the government. He was known for his work in different parts of India's political system. He aimed to make life better for the people he represented.

His Political Journey

Sultan Ahmed started his political career as a member of the state assembly. This is like a local parliament for a state. He was elected twice for the Entally area, first from 1987 to 1991, and then again from 1996 to 2001. He was a member of the Congress party during these times.

Later, he was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha, which is India's main national parliament. He represented the Uluberia (Lok Sabha constituency) area. He won this election as a member of the Trinamool Congress party.

One of his most important roles was serving as the Union Minister of State for Tourism. This meant he was a government minister in charge of tourism for all of India. He worked to promote tourism and make it easier for people to visit different parts of the country.

Later Life

Sultan Ahmed passed away in a hospital in Kolkata on September 4, 2017. He was 64 years old at the time. His death was caused by a sudden heart problem.