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Syed Shahnawaz Hussain
The Union Minister for Textiles Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain addressing the Press on the forthcoming mega event for showcasing the expertise and capabilities of Indian Fashion Industry, Textiles and Apparel manufacturing.jpg
Cabinet Minister
Government of Bihar
In office
9 February 2021 – 9 August 2022
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Ministry & Department's
  • Industries
Preceded by Renu Devi
Succeeded by Samir Kumar Mahaseth
Member of Bihar Legislative Council
In office
21 January 2021 – 6 May 2024
Preceded by Sushil Kumar Modi
Union Cabinet Minister
In office
1 September 2001 – 22 May 2004
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
24 May 2003 – 22 May 2004 Ministry of Textiles
1 September 2001 – 23 May 2003 Ministry of Civil Aviation
Union Minister of State
In office
13 October 1999 – 1 September 2001
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
8 February 2001 – 1 September 2001 Ministry of Coal (Independent charge)
30 September 2000 – 8 February 2001 Ministry of Human Resource Development
13 October 1999 – 27 May 2000 Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2006-2014
Preceded by Sushil Kumar Modi
Succeeded by Shailesh Kumar Mandal
Constituency Bhagalpur, Bihar
In office
1999-2004
Preceded by Mohammed Taslimuddin
Succeeded by Mohammed Taslimuddin
Constituency Kishanganj, Bihar
Personal details
Born (1968-12-12) 12 December 1968 (age 56)
Supaul, Bihar, India
Political party Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse
Renu Sharma
(m. 1994)
Children 2
Residence Patna
Occupation Politician

Syed Shahnawaz Hussain is an Indian politician. He is a key member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He serves on the party's Central Election Committee. He is also one of the national spokespersons for the BJP.

Mr. Hussain was a minister in the government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was in charge of textiles and civil aviation. From February 2021 to August 2022, he was the Minister of Industries for the Government of Bihar.

Early Life and Education

Syed Shahnawaz Hussain was born on December 12, 1968. His parents were Syed Nasir Hussain and Nasima Khatoon. He was born in Supaul, a town in Bihar, India.

He studied engineering and holds a Diploma in Electronics. He got this from B.S.S.E., Supaul. He also attended ITI, Pusa, Delhi. In 1994, he married Renu Sharma. They have two sons together.

His Journey in Politics

Syed Shahnawaz Hussain started his political career early. In 1999, he was elected to the 13th Lok Sabha. This is one of the two houses of the Indian Parliament. He won from the Kishanganj area.

Becoming a Young Minister

He became a Minister of State in the government. He handled different jobs like food processing and youth affairs. In 2001, he was put in charge of the Ministry of Coal.

Later, in September 2001, he became a full Cabinet Minister. He was given the important Civil Aviation job. This made him the youngest Cabinet Minister ever in India. From 2003 to 2004, he was the Cabinet Minister for Textiles. People often called him 'The Original Youth leader'.

Representing Bhagalpur

In 2004, he lost the general elections. However, he returned to the Lok Sabha in 2006. He won a special election for the Bhagalpur area in Bihar. He won again from Bhagalpur in 2009.

He worked hard for his area. He helped Bhagalpur become a "Smart City" under a government plan. Thanks to his efforts, a major train, the Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express, started stopping at Naughachia Railway station.

Role in Bihar Government

In January 2021, Mr. Hussain was elected to the Bihar Legislative Council. This is another part of the state legislature. Soon after, in February 2021, he joined the Bihar government. He served as the Minister of Industries for the state.

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