Firhad Hakim
IndiapoliticianMale4.7Global Dominance: 0.03%Firhad Hakim is an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). He serves as the Mayor of Kolkata and has been a significant figure in West Bengal politics. Hakim has held various positions within the state government, advocating for urban development and social welfare initiatives. Recently, he was in the news due to a controversial notification from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) regarding holiday schedules that faced criticism from the BJP.
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Firhad Hakim was expelled from the TMC for engaging in anti-party activities.
Mamata hits back at rebels: TMC expels Firhad Hakim, Aroop Biswas and 6 others over 'anti-party activities' | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-23
Firhad Hakim is a member of the new National Working Committee formed by the rebel bloc.
Rebel bloc removes Didi from TMC chief’s post, to tell EC it’s the ‘real party’ | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2026-06-22
The letter proposed Firhad Hakim as chief whip.
Maharashtra-model in Bengal? Mamata Banerjee fights to fend off crisis amid MLA exodus buzz | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2026-06-03
Mamata Banerjee instructed mayor Firhad Hakim to ensure everyone's safe evacuation.
‘We managed to wriggle out onto a ledge’: How 14 died in Kolkata hotel fire as rescue raced against time | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2025-04-30
Firhad Hakim advised protesters to direct their actions towards Delhi instead of causing trouble for local people.
Net suspension extended to parts of Malda, Birbhum; don't get provoked, says Mamata | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-15
Firhad Hakim made a bizarre remark amid ongoing protests against new Waqf laws.
'Migrating within Bengal': Mamata's minister makes bizarre claim as many flee homes amid anti-Waqf protests | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-14
Firhad Hakim is a Minister and Kolkata Mayor who was instructed by Mamata Banerjee to refrain from making religious comments.
Suvendu Adhikari: Suvendu Adhikari's 'Muslim MLAs to be thrown out' claim: Why the Left-Congress may be the real loser | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-15
Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim personally carried out the voter list verification drive in the Chetla area of south Kolkata.
Why voter ID numbers have triggered a political storm in BengalIndia· 2025-03-04Firhad Hakim is a political figure who has been involved in the TMC and was noted for his relationship with Abhishek Banerjee.
TMC's new 'khela' doctrine and an oath of loyalty to defeat BJPIndia· 2025-02-27
Firhad Hakim is the Mayor of Kolkata who was targeted by Amit Malviya for allegedly ordering the removal of a Hindu holiday.
'Mamata Banerjee's Islamic caliphate': KMC cancels Eid holiday notification after BJP's attack | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-26
