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{{Short description|Indian political activist (born 1994)}}
{{Short description|Indian political activist}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Fahad Ahmad
| name = Fahad Ahmad
| image = Fahad Ahmad NRC.jpg
| image = Fahad Ahmad, Anti CAA movement.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Ahmed addressing at a rally, June 2020
| caption = Fahad Ahmad against NRC
| birth_name =
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| birth_name = Fahad Ahmad
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| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|2 February 1994}}
| birth_place = [[Baheri, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh]], India
| birth_place = [[Baheri, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh]], India
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| movement = [[CAA and NRC protests]]
| known_for = * Former General Secretary [[Tata Institute of Social Sciences|TISS Students Union]]
| honours =
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* Active in CAA and NRC protests
| education = * B.com (Hons.)
| alma_mater = *[[Aligarh Muslim University]]
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*[[Central University of Himachal Pradesh]]
* M.S.W.
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*[[Tata Institute of Social Sciences]]
* M.Phill. in social work
| occupation = [[Political campaign|Campaign]] [[strategist]] and [[researcher]]
* Pursuing Ph.D in social work
| spouse = {{Marriage|[[Swara Bhaskar]]|2023}}
| alma_mater = * [[Aligarh Muslim University]] (AMU)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/if-you-assualt-delhi-mumbai-will-rise-tiss-students-slam-jamia-police-action-1628775-2019-12-16|title = If you assault Delhi, Mumbai will rise: TISS students slam Jamia police action}}</ref>
| children = 1
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* [[Central University of Himachal Pradesh]]
| party = NCP SP 2024
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* [[Tata Institute of Social Sciences]]
| years_active = 2018–present
| occupation = Motivational Speaker at [[TED (conference)|Tedx]]<ref>{{Citation|last=Ahmad|first=Fahad|title=The need for political consciousness among the youth|date=1556559294|url=https://www.ted.com/talks/fahad_ahmad_the_need_for_political_consciousness_among_the_youth|language=en|access-date=7-11-2021}}</ref>
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'''Fahad Ahmad''' (born 2 February 1994) is an Indian Students leader and Social Activist who served as General Secretary of [[Tata Institute of Social Sciences|Tata Institute of Social Science]] Students' Union while pursuing [[Doctor of Philosophy]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=शरजील नारेबाजी केस: मुंबई पुलिस ने TISS के छात्र को पूछताछ के लिए बुलाया|url=https://www.aajtak.in/india/maharashtra/story/urvashi-chudawala-case-mumbai-police-tiss-student-fahad-ahmed-lgbtq-parade-1022267-2020-02-05|access-date=2021-11-10|website=आज तक|language=hi}}</ref> He was the youngest to be covered in [[Mid-Day]] in top 39 influencing personalities of [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-25|title=mid-day's 39th anniversary: Leading young Mumbai's political consciousness|url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/mumbai-food/article/mid-days-39th-anniversary-Leading-young-Mumbais-political-consciousness-19553175|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.mid-day.com|language=en}}</ref>
'''Fahad Ahmad''' is an Indian student activist and politician who is member of the [[Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar]]. He was previously a Member of Samajwadi Party and had served as President of Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha in Maharashtra.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-27 |title=Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Swara Bhaskar’s husband Fahad Ahmed quits SP to join Sharad Pawar's NCP |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/maharashtra/maharashtra-assembly-elections-2024-swara-bhaskars-husband-fahad-ahmed-quits-sp-to-join-sharad-pawars-ncp-3250995 |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Fahad Ahmad was born in [[Baheri]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-16 |title=Student activist, anti-CAA voice, now SP youth wing leader: Meet Swara Bhasker's husband |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/fahad-ahmad-meet-swara-bhaskers-husband-student-activist-anti-caa-voice-now-sp-youth-wing-leader-8449912/ |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
Fahad was born on February 2, 1994, and brought up in the town [[Baheri]] in [[Bareilly district]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]].


==Career==
He is pursuing his Ph.D. His MPhil thesis was on the [[2013 Muzaffarnagar riots]].
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During his tenure as the general secretary of the [[Tata Institute of Social Sciences|TISS]] Student Union in 2017–2018, Ahmad led a protest against the rolling back of the fee waiver for [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes]], and [[other backward class]] students, accompanied by over 1000 students. [[Prakash Ambedkar]] also supported students in this matter.{{refn|<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 February 2018 |title=What is the ongoing TISS student protest all about? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/fyi/story/what-is-the-ongoing-tiss-student-protest-all-about-1178377-2018-02-27 |access-date=2021-11-07|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Iyer|first=Aishwarya|date=2018-03-06|title=TISS protest enters 13th day|url=https://www.asianage.com/metros/mumbai/060318/tiss-protest-enters-13th-day.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Asian Age}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Court restrains TISS students against holding demonstrations within 100 metres of the gate - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/court-restrains-tiss-students-against-holding-demonstrations-within-100-metres-of-the-gate/articleshow/64651786.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Mahale|first=Ajeet|date=2018-03-05|title=TISS waives dining hall, hostel fees for SC, ST scholarship students|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/tiss-waives-dining-hall-hostel-fees-for-sc-st-scholarship-students/article22926175.ece|access-date=2021-11-10|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Why TISS denying PhD admission to student who protested against scholarship cuts is wrong|url=https://www.dailyo.in/variety/tiss-fahad-ahmad-tata-institute-of-social-sciences-scholarship-cuts-kanhiya-kumar/story/1/25965.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.dailyo.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-04-19|title=टीआईएसएस की समस्याओं का समाधान करें पीएम : शरद|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/latest-patna-news-020502-1496122.html|access-date=2021-11-10|website=Dainik Bhaskar|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-04-15|title=Mumbai: Young leaders from TISS, MU discuss why student's voices must be heard|url=https://www.mid-day.com/sunday-mid-day/article/young-leaders-from-tiss-mumbai-university-discussnts-voices-must-be-heard-why-stude-19320185|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.mid-day.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=David|first=Supriti|date=2019-12-17|title=TISS students display fearlessness|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/tiss-students-display-fearlessness/article30324656.ece|access-date=2021-11-07|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-06|title='Chalo TISS' earns solidarity from across India over scholarship protests; strike enters day 14|url=http://twocircles.net/2018mar06/421485.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=TwoCircles.net|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambedkar backs TISS students over scholarship demand|url=https://www.india.com/news/agencies/ambedkar-backs-tiss-students-over-scholarship-demand-2932544/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.india.com|language=en}}</ref>}}


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Ahmad participated in [[Citizenship Amendment Act protests|Anti-CAA]] protests in [[Mumbai]] and attended several rallies across India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anti and pro-CAA peaceful protests at 4 kms distance in Mumbai - The Statesman|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/anti-and-pro-caa-peaceful-protests-at-4-kms-distance-in-mumbai-1502838176.html/amp|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.thestatesman.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai's face of anti-CAA protest Fahad Ahmad issued notice by TISS|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/mumbais-face-of-anti-caa-protest-issued-notice-by-tiss/amp_articleshow/74326362.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Is TISS on the same path as JNU and HCU?|url=https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/is-tiss-on-the-same-path-as-jnu-and-hcu-19665174|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.mid-day.com}}</ref> He was a part of the [[Wankhede Stadium|Wankhede]] silent protest during [[India national cricket team|India]] vs. [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] ODI series.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Scroll Staff|title=Mumbai: Anti CAA-NRC protest held during India-Australia cricket match|url=https://scroll.in/latest/949919/anti-caa-nrc-protest-held-at-india-australia-cricket-match-in-mumbai|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-14|title=Anti-CAA protesters grab attention during Mumbai ODI|url=https://news24online.com/news/india/anti-caa-protesters-grab-attention-during-mumbai-odi-bfb7aacb/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=News24 English}}</ref> He stated against Citizenship Amendment Act, calling it unconstitutional.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Rao|first1=Yogita|date=18 December 2019|first2=Mateen |last2=Hafeez|title=Students rally support to protest CAA, tomorrow will form action committee|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/students-rally-support-to-protest-caa-tomorrow-will-form-action-committee/articleshow/72859846.cms?frmapp=yes&from=mdr|access-date=2021-11-10|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Rao|first1=Yogita|date=27 December 2019|first2=Mateen |last2=Hafeez|title=CAA Protest Latest News: Students plan 'morcha' at Azad Maidan today|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/students-plan-morcha-at-azad-maidan-today/articleshow/72988990.cms|access-date=2021-11-10|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In December 2019, he led the [[August Kranti Maidan]] protest.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai traffic update: Ahead of protests in August Kranti Maidan, Nana Chowk-Kemps Corner traffic halted|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/article/mumbai-traffic-updates-today-august-kranti-maidan-protest-against-cab-caa-news-protests/529438|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Rao|first1=Yogita|date=19 December 2019|first2=Radhika |last2=Nair|title=CAA Protest: Hundreds of Mumbai college students promise to join anti-CAA protest at August Kranti today|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/hundreds-of-city-college-students-promise-to-join-anti-caa-protest-at-august-kranti-today/articleshow/72875734.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Mohammed Wajihuddin|date=20 Dec 2019|title=Mumbai: 25,000 citizens protest Citizenship (Amendment) Act at August Kranti Maidan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/25000-citizens-protest-caa-at-august-kranti/articleshow/72893027.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
==Activism==


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During the covid-19 pandemic, Ahmad distributed food kits in various [[Mumbai]] slums along with other student volunteers.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-08|title=Anti-CAA protesters shift their focus to feeding the needy|url=https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/business-of-life/amid-lockdown-caa-protestors-distribute-food-to-migrants-workers-across-india-11586353174017.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.livemint.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=29 March 2020|title=CAA protesters provide food to 210 families|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/caa-protesters-provide-food-to-210-families/story-qcpO8lC5THB844PvXD0sSN_amp.html|access-date=2021-11-10|website=www.hindustantimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Ganapatye|first1=Shruti|last2=Ganapatye|first2=Rahi GaikwadShruti|date=6 April 2020|first3=Rahi |last3=Gaikwad |title=Fahad Ahmad said Student told not to use TISS's name for Covid-19 work|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/coronavirus/news/student-told-not-to-use-tisss-name-for-covid-19-work/articleshow/75000759.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Mumbai Mirror|language=en}}</ref>
=== Protest of [[Tata Institute of Social Sciences]] for 129 days against Fee Hike.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=DelhiFebruary 27|first1=India Today Web Desk|last2=February 27|first2=2018UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2018 12:54|title=What is the ongoing TISS student protest all about?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/fyi/story/what-is-the-ongoing-tiss-student-protest-all-about-1178377-2018-02-27|access-date=2021-11-07|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> ===
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Fahad led a remarkable protest for more than 100 days<ref>{{Cite web|last=Iyer|first=Aishwarya|date=2018-03-06|title=TISS protest enters 13th day|url=https://www.asianage.com/metros/mumbai/060318/tiss-protest-enters-13th-day.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Asian Age}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Court restrains TISS students against holding demonstrations within 100 metres of the gate - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/court-restrains-tiss-students-against-holding-demonstrations-within-100-metres-of-the-gate/articleshow/64651786.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Times of India}}</ref> with more than 1000 students against the rolling back of the fee waiver for [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes]], and [[Other Backward Class]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Mahale|first=Ajeet|date=2018-03-05|title=TISS waives dining hall, hostel fees for SC, ST scholarship students|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/tiss-waives-dining-hall-hostel-fees-for-sc-st-scholarship-students/article22926175.ece|access-date=2021-11-10|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Why TISS denying PhD admission to student who protested against scholarship cuts is wrong|url=https://www.dailyo.in/variety/tiss-fahad-ahmad-tata-institute-of-social-sciences-scholarship-cuts-kanhiya-kumar/story/1/25965.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.dailyo.in}}</ref> students during his tenure as the General secretary of the [[Tata Institute of Social Sciences|TISS]] student union in 2017–2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-04-15|title=Mumbai: Young leaders from TISS, MU discuss why student's voices must be heard|url=https://www.mid-day.com/sunday-mid-day/article/young-leaders-from-tiss-mumbai-university-discussnts-voices-must-be-heard-why-stude-19320185|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.mid-day.com|language=en}}</ref> That protest caught mainstream media's attention.<ref>{{Cite news|last=David|first=Supriti|date=2019-12-17|title=TISS students display fearlessness|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/tiss-students-display-fearlessness/article30324656.ece|access-date=2021-11-07|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=TwoCircles.net|date=2018-03-06|title='Chalo TISS' earns solidarity from across India over scholarship protests; strike enters day 14|url=http://twocircles.net/2018mar06/421485.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=TwoCircles.net|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Prakash Ambedkar]] also supported students for this.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Feeds|first=P. T. I.|title=Ambedkar backs TISS students over scholarship demand {{!}} India.com|url=https://www.india.com/news/agencies/ambedkar-backs-tiss-students-over-scholarship-demand-2932544/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.india.com|language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Fahad Ahmad Chalo Tiss.jpg|thumb|Fahad Ahmad at Chalo TISS]]


In July 2022, he joined [[Samajwadi Party]] in the presence of [[Abu Azmi]] and [[Rais Shaikh]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 Jul 2022 |title=Anti-caa Activist All Set To Join Sp {{!}} Mumbai News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/anti-caa-activist-all-set-to-join-sp/articleshow/93199344.cms |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=The Times of India |language=en |agency=TNN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 Aug 2022 |title=Sp Will Win More Seats Than Last Time In Bmc Elections: Abu Azmi {{!}} Mumbai News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/sp-will-win-more-seats-than-last-time-in-bmc-elections-abu-azmi/articleshow/93286168.cms |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=The Times of India |language=en |agency=TNN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Savarkar's children want to pick who's Indian: Umar {{!}} MumbaiVotes.com |url=http://mumbaivotes.com/articles/11897/ |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=mumbaivotes.com}}</ref> He served as the Maharashtra state President of Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha, the youth wing of the party.<ref name=":1" />
=== [[Citizenship Amendment Act protests|Anti CAA]] Movement in [[Mumbai]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Purandare|first=Vrushali|date=2019-12-20|title=Mumbai registers its protest against CAA|url=https://www.asianage.com/metros/mumbai/201219/mumbai-registers-its-protest-against-caa.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Asian Age}}</ref> ===
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Fahad is Mumbai's face of [[Citizenship Amendment Act protests|Anti-CAA]] protests and has attended several rallies across the country in the past two months.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anti and pro-CAA peaceful protests at 4 kms distance in Mumbai - The Statesman|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/anti-and-pro-caa-peaceful-protests-at-4-kms-distance-in-mumbai-1502838176.html/amp|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.thestatesman.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai's face of anti-CAA protest Fahad Ahmad issued notice by TISS|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/mumbais-face-of-anti-caa-protest-issued-notice-by-tiss/amp_articleshow/74326362.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com}}</ref> He rose to popularity due to his oratory skills, relentless updates on social media and hard-hitting [[Citizenship Amendment Act protests|Anti-CAA]] speeches.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Is TISS on the same path as JNU and HCU?|url=https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/is-tiss-on-the-same-path-as-jnu-and-hcu-19665174|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.mid-day.com}}</ref> He was a part of the occupy [[Wankhede Stadium|Wankhede]] silent protest that happened during the [[India national cricket team|India]] vs [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] ODI series.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=Scroll|title=Mumbai: Anti CAA-NRC protest held during India-Australia cricket match|url=https://scroll.in/latest/949919/anti-caa-nrc-protest-held-at-india-australia-cricket-match-in-mumbai|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-14|title=Anti-CAA protesters grab attention during Mumbai ODI|url=https://news24online.com/news/india/anti-caa-protesters-grab-attention-during-mumbai-odi-bfb7aacb/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=News24 English}}</ref> “For once, we firmly believe sports and politics cannot be separate. Who knows, we may not be able to watch cricket the way we do once NRC and CAA comes into effect in India. Ahmad in the statement called the CAA [[Unconstitutional]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rao|first=Yogita|last2=Dec 18|first2=Mateen Hafeez / TNN / Updated:|last3=2019|last4=Ist|first4=05:53|title=Students rally support to protest CAA,t omorrow will form action committee|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/students-rally-support-to-protest-caa-tomorrow-will-form-action-committee/articleshow/72859846.cms?frmapp=yes&from=mdr|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-10|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He said ‘NPR and NRC’ are ‘anti-poor and anti-minority’. Fahad leads the student group [[Mumbai]] ''Against CAA'',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rao|first=Yogita|last2=Dec 27|first2=Mateen Hafeez / TNN /|last3=2019|last4=Ist|first4=09:56|title=CAA Protest Latest News: Students plan ‘morcha’ at Azad Maidan today {{!}} Mumbai News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/students-plan-morcha-at-azad-maidan-today/articleshow/72988990.cms|access-date=2021-11-10|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> which mobilised many thousands for the iconic and historical August Kranti Maidan protest.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai traffic update: Ahead of protests in August Kranti Maidan, Nana Chowk-Kemps Corner traffic halted|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/article/mumbai-traffic-updates-today-august-kranti-maidan-protest-against-cab-caa-news-protests/529438|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Rao|first1=Yogita|last2=Dec 19|first2=Radhika Nair / TNN /|last3=2019|last4=Ist|first4=05:26|title=CAA Protest: Hundreds of Mumbai college students promise to join anti-CAA protest at August Kranti today {{!}} Mumbai News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/hundreds-of-city-college-students-promise-to-join-anti-caa-protest-at-august-kranti-today/articleshow/72875734.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Dec 20|first1=Mohammed Wajihuddin / TNN / Updated|last2=2019|last3=Ist|first3=06:47|title=Mumbai: 25,000 citizens protest Citizenship (Amendment) Act at August Kranti Maidan {{!}} Mumbai News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/25000-citizens-protest-caa-at-august-kranti/articleshow/72893027.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[B. G. Kolse Patil]], [[Kumar Ketkar]], [[Swara Bhasker]], [[Richa Chaddha]] were also present.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Connect through spoken word, poetry: Swara Bhaskar on 'India My Valentine'|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/connect-through-spoken-word-poetry-swara-bhaskar-on-‘india-my-valentine’-42780|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Maharashtra CITIZENSHIP LD PROTEST|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/mhcitizenshipld-protest/1686918|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.outlookindia.com/|language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Fahad Ahmad NRC CAA.jpg|thumb|Fahad Ahmad with [[Meeran Haider]]]]


In October 2024, he quit Samajwadi Party and joined the [[Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar]] and was fielded as the party's candidate for [[2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election]] from [[Anushakti Nagar Assembly constituency|Anushakti Nagar constituency]].<ref name=":1" />
==Social activities==

=== Fighting against hunger during [[COVID-19]] [[Lockdown]] ===
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Fahad worked with over 100 volunteers to distribute food kits across eight centres in [[Mumbai]] slums. More than 1,000 was distributed in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CAA protesters provide food to 210 families|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/caa-protesters-provide-food-to-210-families/story-qcpO8lC5THB844PvXD0sSN_amp.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-10|website=www.hindustantimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-08|title=Anti-CAA protesters shift their focus to feeding the needy|url=https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/business-of-life/amid-lockdown-caa-protestors-distribute-food-to-migrants-workers-across-india-11586353174017.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.livemint.com|language=en}}</ref> Along with Ahmad, other students from TISS and [[International Institute for Population Sciences]] (IIPS), have been raising money through crowdfunding, and every Saturday evening they provided food packets to 210 families. The group also distributed around 100 sanitisers to on-duty police personnels.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Ganapatye|first1=Shruti|last2=Ganapatye|first2=Rahi GaikwadShruti|last3=Apr 6|first3=Rahi Gaikwad / Updated|last4=2020|last5=Ist|first5=06:00|title=Fahad Ahmad said Student told not to use TISS's name for Covid-19 work|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/coronavirus/news/student-told-not-to-use-tisss-name-for-covid-19-work/articleshow/75000759.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Mumbai Mirror|language=en}}</ref>


==Controversies==
==Controversies==
[[Tata Institute of Social Sciences|TISS]] [[Mumbai]] denies Students clearance, Fahad refusing to accept [[MPhil]] Degree from [[S. Ramadorai]] in Convocation.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=May 8|first1=Mitaksh JainMitaksh Jain / Updated|last2=2018|last3=Ist|first3=01:51|title=TISS fees dispute: Fahad Ahmad refuse degrees at convocation|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/tiss-fees-dispute-nine-students-refuse-degrees-at-convocation/articleshow/64071064.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Mumbai Mirror|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Why TISS denying PhD admission to student who protested against scholarship cuts is wrong|url=https://www.dailyo.in/variety/tiss-fahad-ahmad-tata-institute-of-social-sciences-scholarship-cuts-kanhiya-kumar/story/1/25965.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.dailyo.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bavadam|first=Lyla|title=Fahad Ahmad's name is called in the Convocation|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/education/article24199478.ece|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Frontline|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sinha|first=Ankita|date=2018-05-15|title="Need to Take a Stand", Says TISS Student Who Rejected His Degree|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/tiss-students-rejects-degree-during-convocation-over-fee-waiver-fahad-ahmad|access-date=2021-11-07|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref> [[Tata Institute of Social Sciences]] (TISS), [[Mumbai]] denied registration in the Ph.D. programme to Fahad for declining to receive his [[Master in Philosophy of Science|M.Phil]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-06|title=I've been denied admission because I was speaking out in TISS: Fahad Ahmad|url=https://www.sabrangindia.in/article/ive-been-denied-admission-because-i-was-speaking-out-tiss-fahad-ahmad|access-date=2021-11-10|website=SabrangIndia|language=en}}</ref> Degree from Chairperson [[S. Ramadorai]] during the convocation ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-23|title=Second day of protest in TISS: Students boycott classes, first semester paper cancelled|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/tiss-students-boycott-classes-first-semester-paper-cancelled-mumbai-5074722/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Muslim student denied PhD admission at TISS for refusing to take MPhil degree from S Ramadorai|url=https://m.edexlive.com/news/2018/aug/10/muslim-student-denied-phd-admission-at-tiss-for-refusing-to-take-mphil-degree-from-s-ramadorai%E2%80%8B-3625.amp|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-07|website=m.edexlive.com}}</ref> The order dated July 25, 2018, describes Fahad's action as an ‘insult’ to TISS and coupled it with his involvement in the protest against TISS administration that started in February that year.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Oct 28|first1=TNN /|last2=2018|last3=Ist|first3=05:40|title=TISS student gets MPhil degree after long wait {{!}} Mumbai News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/tiss-student-gets-mphil-degree-after-long-wait/articleshow/66397448.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=TISS Students Highlight University s Attempt to Delegitimise Their Protests|url=https://thewire.in/education/tiss-students-shed-focus-on-universitys-attempt-to-delegitimise-their-protests|access-date=2021-11-07|website=thewire.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=T. W. J.|title=TISS Mumbai Denies Student Clearance to Student For Refusing To Accept MPhil Degree From S. Ramdorai {{!}} The Woke Journal|url=https://wokejournal.com/2018/08/07/tiss-mumbai-denies-student-clearance-for-phd-enrollment-for-refusing-to-accept-degree-from-s-ramdorai/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=wokejournal.com|language=en-GB}}</ref>
[[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.{{refn|<ref>{{Cite web|author=Mitaksh Jain|date=8 May 2018|title=TISS fees dispute: Fahad Ahmad refuse degrees at convocation|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/tiss-fees-dispute-nine-students-refuse-degrees-at-convocation/articleshow/64071064.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Mumbai Mirror|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Why TISS denying PhD admission to student who protested against scholarship cuts is wrong|url=https://www.dailyo.in/variety/tiss-fahad-ahmad-tata-institute-of-social-sciences-scholarship-cuts-kanhiya-kumar/story/1/25965.html|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.dailyo.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bavadam|first=Lyla|title=Fahad Ahmad's name is called in the Convocation|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/education/article24199478.ece|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Frontline|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sinha|first=Ankita|date=2018-05-15|title="Need to Take a Stand", Says TISS Student Who Rejected His Degree|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/tiss-students-rejects-degree-during-convocation-over-fee-waiver-fahad-ahmad|access-date=2021-11-07|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-23|title=Second day of protest in TISS: Students boycott classes, first semester paper cancelled|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/tiss-students-boycott-classes-first-semester-paper-cancelled-mumbai-5074722/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Muslim student denied PhD admission at TISS for refusing to take MPhil degree from S Ramadorai|url=https://m.edexlive.com/news/2018/aug/10/muslim-student-denied-phd-admission-at-tiss-for-refusing-to-take-mphil-degree-from-s-ramadorai%E2%80%8B-3625.amp|access-date=2021-11-07|website=m.edexlive.com}}</ref>}}

Tata Institute of Social Sciences denied Ahmad registration into the [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] program after he refused to receive his M.Phil. Degree.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-06|title=I've been denied admission because I was speaking out in TISS: Fahad Ahmad|url=https://www.sabrangindia.in/article/ive-been-denied-admission-because-i-was-speaking-out-tiss-fahad-ahmad|access-date=2021-11-10|website=SabrangIndia|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Muslim student denied PhD admission at TISS for refusing to take MPhil degree from S Ramadorai|url=https://m.edexlive.com/news/2018/aug/10/muslim-student-denied-phd-admission-at-tiss-for-refusing-to-take-mphil-degree-from-s-ramadorai%E2%80%8B-3625.amp|access-date=2021-11-07|website=m.edexlive.com}}</ref> Tata Institute then gave an order that described Ahmad's action as an insult to the university.<ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=28 Oct 2018|title=TISS student gets MPhil degree after long wait|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/tiss-student-gets-mphil-degree-after-long-wait/articleshow/66397448.cms|access-date=2021-11-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=TISS Students Highlight University s Attempt to Delegitimise Their Protests|url=https://thewire.in/education/tiss-students-shed-focus-on-universitys-attempt-to-delegitimise-their-protests|access-date=2021-11-07|website=thewire.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=TISS Mumbai Denies Student Clearance to Student For Refusing To Accept MPhil Degree From S. Ramdorai|url=https://wokejournal.com/2018/08/07/tiss-mumbai-denies-student-clearance-for-phd-enrollment-for-refusing-to-accept-degree-from-s-ramdorai/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=wokejournal.com|language=en-GB|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107144809/https://wokejournal.com/2018/08/07/tiss-mumbai-denies-student-clearance-for-phd-enrollment-for-refusing-to-accept-degree-from-s-ramdorai/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Personal life==
On 16 February 2023, Ahmad married Bollywood actress [[Swara Bhasker]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Swara Bhasker marries politician Fahad Ahmad, shares how they met at a protest |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/swara-bhasker-marries-political-activist-fahad-ahmad-8449582/ |work=Indian Express |date=16 February 2023}}</ref> The marriage was criticised by Islamic scholar [[Yasir Nadeem al Wajidi]] who called it "legal but not accepted in Islam".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ghosh |first1=Poulomi |title=On Swara Bhasker's 'bhai' tweet row, Fahad says, 'Sanghis have accepted...' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/on-swara-bhasker-s-bhai-tweet-fahad-says-at-least-sanghis-have-accepted-101676811497165.html |access-date=20 March 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=19 February 2023}}</ref> On 23 September 2023, Bhasker gave birth to their daughter, Raabiyaa.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/swara-bhasker-gives-birth-to-baby-girl-raabiyaa-a-blessing-granted-11426261.html|title=Swara Bhasker gives birth to baby girl 'Raabiyaa': 'A blessing granted'|work=Money Control|date=25 September 2023|accessdate=25 September 2023}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
* {{Twitter|FahadZirarAhmad}}

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Latest revision as of 20:15, 4 January 2025

Fahad Ahmad
Ahmed addressing at a rally, June 2020
Born
Baheri, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Campaign strategist and researcher
Years active2018–present
Political partyNCP SP 2024
MovementCAA and NRC protests
Spouse
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(m. 2023)​
Children1

Fahad Ahmad is an Indian student activist and politician who is member of the Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar. He was previously a Member of Samajwadi Party and had served as President of Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha in Maharashtra.[1]

Early life and education

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Fahad Ahmad was born in Baheri.[2]

Career

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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.[13]

Ahmad participated in Anti-CAA protests in Mumbai and attended several rallies across India.[14][15][16] He was a part of the Wankhede silent protest during India vs. Australia ODI series.[17][18] He stated against Citizenship Amendment Act, calling it unconstitutional.[19][20] In December 2019, he led the August Kranti Maidan protest.[21][22][23]

During the covid-19 pandemic, Ahmad distributed food kits in various Mumbai slums along with other student volunteers.[24][25][26]

In July 2022, he joined Samajwadi Party in the presence of Abu Azmi and Rais Shaikh.[27][28][29] He served as the Maharashtra state President of Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha, the youth wing of the party.[1]

In October 2024, he quit Samajwadi Party and joined the Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar and was fielded as the party's candidate for 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election from Anushakti Nagar constituency.[1]

Controversies

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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.[36]

Tata Institute of Social Sciences denied Ahmad registration into the Ph.D. program after he refused to receive his M.Phil. Degree.[37][35] Tata Institute then gave an order that described Ahmad's action as an insult to the university.[38][39][40]

Personal life

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On 16 February 2023, Ahmad married Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker.[41] The marriage was criticised by Islamic scholar Yasir Nadeem al Wajidi who called it "legal but not accepted in Islam".[42] On 23 September 2023, Bhasker gave birth to their daughter, Raabiyaa.[43]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Swara Bhaskar's husband Fahad Ahmed quits SP to join Sharad Pawar's NCP". Deccan Herald. 27 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "What is the ongoing TISS student protest all about?". India Today. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  4. ^ Iyer, Aishwarya (6 March 2018). "TISS protest enters 13th day". The Asian Age. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Court restrains TISS students against holding demonstrations within 100 metres of the gate - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Why TISS denying PhD admission to student who protested against scholarship cuts is wrong". www.dailyo.in. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  8. ^ "टीआईएसएस की समस्याओं का समाधान करें पीएम : शरद". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 19 April 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ David, Supriti (17 December 2019). "TISS students display fearlessness". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  11. ^ "'Chalo TISS' earns solidarity from across India over scholarship protests; strike enters day 14". TwoCircles.net. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  12. ^ "Ambedkar backs TISS students over scholarship demand". www.india.com. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  13. ^ [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
  14. ^ "Anti and pro-CAA peaceful protests at 4 kms distance in Mumbai - The Statesman". www.thestatesman.com. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  15. ^ "Mumbai's face of anti-CAA protest Fahad Ahmad issued notice by TISS". mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  16. ^ "Is TISS on the same path as JNU and HCU?". www.mid-day.com. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  17. ^ Scroll Staff. "Mumbai: Anti CAA-NRC protest held during India-Australia cricket match". Scroll.in. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  18. ^ "Anti-CAA protesters grab attention during Mumbai ODI". News24 English. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ "Mumbai traffic update: Ahead of protests in August Kranti Maidan, Nana Chowk-Kemps Corner traffic halted". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ "Anti-CAA protesters shift their focus to feeding the needy". www.livemint.com. 8 April 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  25. ^ "CAA protesters provide food to 210 families". www.hindustantimes.com. 29 March 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  26. ^ 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.
  27. ^ "Anti-caa Activist All Set To Join Sp | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  28. ^ "Sp Will Win More Seats Than Last Time In Bmc Elections: Abu Azmi | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  29. ^ "Savarkar's children want to pick who's Indian: Umar | MumbaiVotes.com". mumbaivotes.com. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  30. ^ Mitaksh Jain (8 May 2018). "TISS fees dispute: Fahad Ahmad refuse degrees at convocation". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  31. ^ "Why TISS denying PhD admission to student who protested against scholarship cuts is wrong". www.dailyo.in. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  32. ^ Bavadam, Lyla. "Fahad Ahmad's name is called in the Convocation". Frontline. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  33. ^ Sinha, Ankita (15 May 2018). ""Need to Take a Stand", Says TISS Student Who Rejected His Degree". TheQuint. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  34. ^ "Second day of protest in TISS: Students boycott classes, first semester paper cancelled". The Indian Express. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  35. ^ 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.
  36. ^ [30][31][32][33][34][35]
  37. ^ "I've been denied admission because I was speaking out in TISS: Fahad Ahmad". SabrangIndia. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  38. ^ "TISS student gets MPhil degree after long wait". The Times of India. TNN. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  39. ^ "TISS Students Highlight University s Attempt to Delegitimise Their Protests". thewire.in. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  40. ^ "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.
  41. ^ "Swara Bhasker marries politician Fahad Ahmad, shares how they met at a protest". Indian Express. 16 February 2023.
  42. ^ Ghosh, Poulomi (19 February 2023). "On Swara Bhasker's 'bhai' tweet row, Fahad says, 'Sanghis have accepted...'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  43. ^ "Swara Bhasker gives birth to baby girl 'Raabiyaa': 'A blessing granted'". Money Control. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
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