Abbasia Begum Mecci (1922–1970) was a member of the legislative council of the Indian state of Mysore (now Karnataka) during the 1960s.[1] She is one of the very few Muslim women of her days to have achieved that status. She took M.Sc. Degree from Central College in 1961.[2]
Abbasia Begum Mecci | |
|---|---|
| Member, Karnataka Legislative Council | |
| In office 1966–1970 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1922 Bangalore |
| Died | 1970 (aged 47–48) |
| Political party |  Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | M. S. Mecci |
| Children | One son and two daughters |
| Education | M.Sc. |
Personal life edit
Abbasia Begum Mecci married M. S. Mecci and the couple has one son and two daughters.[3]
Positions held edit
References edit
- ^ "Demise of Smt. Abbasia Begum Mecci". Debates: Official Report. 44. Mysore Legislative Assembly: 459. 1970. ISSN 0580-423X.
- ^ Council, Mysore (India : State) Legislative (1965). Who's who. Director of Print, Stationery and Publications at the Government Press.
- ^ "Abbasia Begum Mecci". www.kla.kar.nic.in. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Abbasia Begum Mecci". www.kla.kar.nic.in.
- ^ Assembly, Mysore (India : State) Legislature Legislative (1970). Debates; Official Report (in Kannada).
- ^ Council, Mysore (India : State) Legislature Legislative (23 February 1970). Debates. Official Report (in Kannada).