Members Bioprofile

GONI, SHRI ABDUL GHANI, B.A., LL.B., National Conference (Congress), (Jammu and Kashmir State—1962):  S. of Khan Ghulam Hassan Goni; B.Bhadarwah (Jammu and Kashmir State), June 16, 1920; ed. at Prince of Wales College, Jammu and Banaras Hindu University; m. Shahmal Begum,June 16, 1948; 2 S. and 3 D.; Advocate, High Court and agriculturist; was associated with Congress Socialist Party; took interest in rural uplift; organised youth on social lines; fought against evil customs of superfluous expenses on marriages etc.; worked against caste system; took active interest in ‘Quit India’ and ‘Quit Kashmir’ movements in the State; worked for communal harmony during 1947 disturbances; took active interest in agrarian reforms and contributed considerably towards abolition of big landed estates in the Kashmir State; District President, National Conference, Doda, since 1947; Member, Provincial Working Committee, Jammu Province; Member, Working Committee, All-Jammu and Kashmir National Conference; M.L.A., Jammu and Kashmir, 1951—57; M.L.A.., Jammu and Kashmir, 1957—62; Party Secretary of State Legislature; Chief Whip in the State Legislature; Chief Parliamentary-Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Government; Chairman, Cooperative Union.

Hobbies:  Reading and writing, riding, photography and gardening.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Reading and study groups.

Special interest:  Labour, peasants and youth movement.

Sport:  Hockey.

Travels abroad:  Ceylon and Malaya.

Publications:  ‘Doda District’.

Permanent address:  P.O. Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir State.

(Nominated from Jammu and Kashmir State).