Mohammad Hussain Azad

Mohammad Hussain Azad (M.H Azad) (6 July 1936 – 26 May 1991) was an Indian politician from the state of Bihar. He was a six-time MLA from 1962 to 1990. He also served multiple times as a cabinet minister in the Bihar state government. The last ministry he headed was Health. He entered politics as a member of the Swatantra Party and then joined the Congress where his political career spanned 25 years.

Early life and family He was born on July 6, 1936, in GoaBari village in Naunadi, Kishanganj district, Bihar. After receiving his early education at home, he earned an MA and LLB from Aligarh Muslim University. His eldest son Mohammad Jawed is the MP from Kishanganj, Bihar.

His wife Sayeeda Bano runs a foundation in his name 'Azad India Foundation' for the betterment of marginalized communities of Seemanchal, Bihar since 1998.

Political career He started his political career with the Swatantra Party in 1962. He contested his first election from the Kishanganj assembly seat at the age of 25. Then, he joined the Indian National Congress and won a second term from the Thakurganj assembly seat in 1967.

Following instability in government formation and President's rule, mid-term elections were held in 1969 and he was re-elected MLA from Thakurganj. He won consecutive elections until 1972. Then, Azad lost his first election in 1977, after the Emergency.

In 1980 Bihar assembly election, he again won the election with majority and repeated his victory in 1985 election also.

He served as a cabinet minister in various departments during his career.