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Arif Mohammad Khan (born 18 November 1951) is an Indian politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] He is currently the Governor of Kerala . [ 3 ] He is a former Union Minister.
Nov 3, 2022 · Arif Mohammed Khan always had a penchant for being noticed — as the suave, English-speaking, ‘progressive’ Muslim face known to speak his mind. Here's a brief history of his long, eventful career, defined by his stand in the Shah Bano case.
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Arif Mohammed Khan was born on Sunday, 18 November 1951 (age 71 years; as of 2022) in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Arif Khan completed his schooling at the Jamia Millia School, Delhi, and GS Inter College, Bulandshahr. He attended the Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, to pursue a BA (Hons.) (1972-1973). He completed his Bachelor of ...
Politics
Arif Mohammed Khan started his political career as a student leader at the Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh. He was the General Secretary of the AMU Students Union during 1972-1973; he was the President of the AMU Students Union during 1973-1974. Arif Khan was part of the Bharatiya Kranti Dal (BKD) party of Chaudhary Charan Singh, which later merged with the Janata Party after the 1977 Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly elections. After leaving BKD, he joined the Rajiv-led Indian Nati...
Governor of Kerala
Arif Mohammed Khan was appointed as the 22nd Governor of Kerala on 1 September 2019.
Expelled from Congress in Shah Bano Case
Arif Khan was part of the Rajiv Gandhi-led Congress government from 1980 to 1986, he was a Minister of State, holding different portfolios of Energy, Industry and Company Affairs and Home. Arif welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgement in the Bano case in which the divorced husband was ordered to pay alimony to Shah Bano. This ruling was not welcomed by the Muslim clerics; the Rajiv Gandhi government brought in the legislature to overturn the judgement. Arif voiced his concern and resigned from...
Raj Bhavan vs Kerala Government
Arif Mohammed Khan was appointed as the 22nd Governor of Kerala in 2019; after the first few months, disagreements between him and the Kerala government became common. Arif Khan has been at loggerheads with the CPIM-led Kerala government since the anti-CAA resolution was passed by the assembly. Arif Khan initially refused to read out the references of the resolution (paragraph 18) passed by the Kerala legislative assembly; he later confirmed that he would read the paragraph only to honour the...
Referring to Media Houses as ‘Cadre Media’
Arif Mohammed Khan refused to speak to 2 media outlets during a press meeting at the Raj Bhavan in November 2022. He referred to the two Malayalam media, Kairali News and Media One as “cadre media” and alleged that they organised a campaign against his position as the Kerala Governor. He asked the representatives of these media to walk away or he will leave. Arif’s actions were heavily criticised by the media and the public.
As the Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammed Khan is entitled to a monthly salary of Rs. 3,50,000. The Hindu
Arif Mohammed Khan’s net worth for the year 2004 was estimated to be Rs. 52,50,000. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). MyNeta
Movable Assets
1. Bank Deposits: Rs. 250,000 1. Jewellery: Rs. 15,00,000
Immovable Assets
1. Agricultural Land: Rs. 15,00,000 1. Houses: Rs. 20,00,000 Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2004. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). MyNeta
According to Arif Khan, he developed an interest in politics while he was studying at the Aligarh Muslim University, where he was also elected as the student leader.
Oct 22, 2022 · Political Pulse. Barely a day goes by when Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and the Kerala government aren’t taking on each other. Manoj C G, Liz Mathew & Shaju Philip on the man who famously spoke his mind many years ago — in the Shah Bano case — and hasn’t held back ever since.
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Sep 24, 2022 · Mr. Khan is a redoubtable scholar of Islam with a uniquely his own interpretation of religion.
Dec 11, 2021 · Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has asked Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to take over as the chancellor of the universities. What led to this unprecedented move? What is the standoff between the Governor and the Kerala government?
Feb 24, 2024 · Arif Mohammad Khan: A Voice of Reason and Reform. Khan’s journey to the Governor’s office wasn’t easy, but once there, he didn’t rest on his laurels. Despite being new to Kerala’s language and customs, he embraced them with respect and curiosity. His mission?
