ANSARI, SHRI SHAFIQULLAH, B.A. (Dip.) in Arabic [Congress (I)— Bihar, Madhubani, 1980] s. of late Munshi Waliullah; b. at Bhowara, Madhubani District, 1918; ed. at Darul Ulloom, Darbhanga; m. (i) Smt. Hasina Khatun, 1939, and (ii) Smt. Jamila Khatun, 1955; 4 s. and 8 d.; Agriculturist, Weaver and Social Worker; Member and Vice-Chairman, Madhubani Municipality; Member District Board, Darbhanga; Hony. Secretary, Bihar State Hand-loom Weavers Co-operative Union Ltd., Patna; Exclusive Member, Bihar State Handloom, Powerloom and Handicrafts Corporation; General Secretary, Bihar State Momin Conference; Member, All India Momin Conference; Member, (i) Bihar Legislative Assembly, 1962-69, (ii) Bihar Legislative Council, 1972-80 (i.e. till election to Lok Sabna). 

Social activities:  An active Member of Co-operative Societies front young age.  Member and executive Member of different organisations run by co-operative societies. 

Special interests:  Poetry writing and formation of co-operative societies. 

Sports and clubs:  Football, A very good player of Football during student life. 

Permanent address:  Bhowara, Ward No. 24, Madhubani, Madhubani District, Bihar.