B. A. Mohiddin

Bajpe Abdul Khader Mohiddin (5 May 1938 – 10 July 2018) was an Indian politician and community activist in the Beary Community. In 1978, he was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly in India from the Bantwal constituency. Mohidin was also a Member of the Legislative Council from 1990 to 2002. Mohiddin was also the 'chief whip' in the Legislative Council from 1994 to 1995. He later went on to become the Minister for Higher Education and Industry, under Chief Minister J. H. Patel, from 1995 to 1999. In 2016, Mohiddin was recognized by the state government for his service with the Devaraj Urs award. He was also awarded 'Beary of the Century' by Beary's Welfare Association, Bangalore.

A biography of Mohiddin called Nannolagina Naanu was released on 20 July 2018 by the Chief minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaia. An English translation of Nannolagina Naanu "The I Within Me"was released on 1 May 2019.

Early life and background Mohiddin was born to Abdul Khader and Haleema on 5th May 1938 in Bajpe village of Mangalore taluk. He completed his Graduation in Science - B.Sc from 1959 to 1961 in Vijaya College, Bangalore.

Personal life B. A. Mohiddin married Khateeja on 25 May 1962. The couple has four children which includes two sons A K Mustaq, Asif Masood and two daughter Haleema Shahin, Fathima Sabeena. and was a member of the All India Congress Committee since 2007.

Positions held

Appointed as Minister on 6 June 1996 for SSI.1999Minister for Higher Education on (on 2 March 1999)Director, Consumer Federation of Karnataka for 6 years.

Death Mohiddin died on 10 July 2018. He was survived by his wife Khadeeja, his sons Abdul Khader Mushtaq and Asif Masood, and his daughters Halima Shahin and Fatima Sabina.