Indian political activist
Fahad Ahmad is an Indian student leader and social activist who served as the General Secretary of the Tata Institute of Social Science Student's Union.[2] In July 2022, he joined Samajwadi Party in the presence of Abu Azmi and Rais Shaikh .[3] [4] [5] He became President of the Samajwadi Party of Maharashtra and Mumbai.[when? ]
Early life and education [ edit ] Fahad Ahmad was born in Baheri .[6]
During his tenure as the general secretary of the TISS Student Union in 2017–2018, Ahmad led a protest against the rolling back of the fee waiver for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes , and other backward class students, accompanied by over 1000 students. Prakash Ambedkar also supported students in this matter.[17]
Ahmad participated in Anti-CAA protests in Mumbai and attended several rallies across India.[18] [19] [20] He was a part of the Wankhede silent protest during India vs. Australia ODI series.[21] [22] He stated against Citizenship Amendment Act, calling it unconstitutional.[23] [24] In December 2019, he led the August Kranti Maidan protest.[25] [26] [27]
During the covid-19 pandemic, Ahmad distributed food kits in various Mumbai slums along with other student volunteers.[28] [29] [30]
Tata Institute of Social Sciences denied students for clearance after Ahmad refused to accept an MPhil degree from the chairperson of the university S. Ramadorai during the convocation ceremony.[37]
Tata Institute of Social Sciences denied Ahmad registration into the Ph.D. program after he refused to receive his M.Phil. Degree.[38] [36] Tata Institute then gave an order that described Ahmad's action as an insult to the university.[39] [40] [41]
On 16 February 2023, Ahmad married Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker .[42] The marriage was criticised by Islamic scholar Yasir Nadeem al Wajidi who called it "legal but not accepted in Islam". This created a Twitter battle between the scholar and RJ Sayema.[43] On 23 September 2023, Bhasker gave birth to their daughter, Raabiyaa.[44]
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^ "Student activist, anti-CAA voice, now SP youth wing leader: Meet Swara Bhasker's husband" . The Indian Express . 16 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023 .
^ "What is the ongoing TISS student protest all about?" . India Today . 27 February 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ Iyer, Aishwarya (6 March 2018). "TISS protest enters 13th day" . The Asian Age . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "Court restrains TISS students against holding demonstrations within 100 metres of the gate - Times of India" . The Times of India . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ Mahale, Ajeet (5 March 2018). "TISS waives dining hall, hostel fees for SC, ST scholarship students" . The Hindu . ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 10 November 2021 .
^ "Why TISS denying PhD admission to student who protested against scholarship cuts is wrong" . www.dailyo.in . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "टीआईएसएस की समस्याओं का समाधान करें पीएम : शरद" . Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 19 April 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2021 .
^ "Mumbai: Young leaders from TISS, MU discuss why student's voices must be heard" . www.mid-day.com . 15 April 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ David, Supriti (17 December 2019). "TISS students display fearlessness" . The Hindu . ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ " 'Chalo TISS' earns solidarity from across India over scholarship protests; strike enters day 14" . TwoCircles.net . 6 March 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "Ambedkar backs TISS students over scholarship demand" . www.india.com . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
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^ "Anti and pro-CAA peaceful protests at 4 kms distance in Mumbai - The Statesman" . www.thestatesman.com . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "Mumbai's face of anti-CAA protest Fahad Ahmad issued notice by TISS" . mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "Is TISS on the same path as JNU and HCU?" . www.mid-day.com . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ Scroll Staff. "Mumbai: Anti CAA-NRC protest held during India-Australia cricket match" . Scroll.in . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "Anti-CAA protesters grab attention during Mumbai ODI" . News24 English . 14 January 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ Rao, Yogita; Hafeez, Mateen (18 December 2019). "Students rally support to protest CAA, tomorrow will form action committee" . The Times of India . Retrieved 10 November 2021 .
^ Rao, Yogita; Hafeez, Mateen (27 December 2019). "CAA Protest Latest News: Students plan 'morcha' at Azad Maidan today" . The Times of India . Retrieved 10 November 2021 .
^ "Mumbai traffic update: Ahead of protests in August Kranti Maidan, Nana Chowk-Kemps Corner traffic halted" . www.timesnownews.com . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ Rao, Yogita; Nair, Radhika (19 December 2019). "CAA Protest: Hundreds of Mumbai college students promise to join anti-CAA protest at August Kranti today" . The Times of India . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ Mohammed Wajihuddin (20 December 2019). "Mumbai: 25,000 citizens protest Citizenship (Amendment) Act at August Kranti Maidan" . The Times of India . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "Anti-CAA protesters shift their focus to feeding the needy" . www.livemint.com . 8 April 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "CAA protesters provide food to 210 families" . www.hindustantimes.com . 29 March 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2021 .
^ Ganapatye, Shruti; Ganapatye, Rahi GaikwadShruti; Gaikwad, Rahi (6 April 2020). "Fahad Ahmad said Student told not to use TISS's name for Covid-19 work" . Mumbai Mirror . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ Mitaksh Jain (8 May 2018). "TISS fees dispute: Fahad Ahmad refuse degrees at convocation" . Mumbai Mirror . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "Why TISS denying PhD admission to student who protested against scholarship cuts is wrong" . www.dailyo.in . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ Bavadam, Lyla. "Fahad Ahmad's name is called in the Convocation" . Frontline . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ Sinha, Ankita (15 May 2018). " "Need to Take a Stand", Says TISS Student Who Rejected His Degree" . TheQuint . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "Second day of protest in TISS: Students boycott classes, first semester paper cancelled" . The Indian Express . 23 February 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ a b "Muslim student denied PhD admission at TISS for refusing to take MPhil degree from S Ramadorai" . m.edexlive.com . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] [36]
^ "I've been denied admission because I was speaking out in TISS: Fahad Ahmad" . SabrangIndia . 6 August 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2021 .
^ "TISS student gets MPhil degree after long wait" . The Times of India . TNN. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "TISS Students Highlight University s Attempt to Delegitimise Their Protests" . thewire.in . Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "TISS Mumbai Denies Student Clearance to Student For Refusing To Accept MPhil Degree From S. Ramdorai" . wokejournal.com . Archived from the original on 7 November 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021 .
^ "Swara Bhasker marries politician Fahad Ahmad, shares how they met at a protest" . Indian Express . 16 February 2023.
^ Ghosh, Poulomi (19 February 2023). "On Swara Bhasker's 'bhai' tweet row, Fahad says, 'Sanghis have accepted...' " . Hindustan Times . Retrieved 20 March 2023 .
^ "Swara Bhasker gives birth to baby girl 'Raabiyaa': 'A blessing granted' " . Money Control . 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023 .