Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Firhad Hakim
05/06/2026
Firhad Hakim resigned as Mayor of Kolkata after serving in the post since 2018. He said he stepped down with the consent of TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, describing the move as a dignified exit amid political tensions within the party.
05/05/2026
Firhad Hakim retained the Kolkata Port Assembly seat for the Trinamool Congress in the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, defeating the BJP's Rakesh Singh. Reports noted that he had now won the seat in three consecutive elections.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Bobby Da |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Address | 4, Peary Mohan Roy Road, PO-Alipore, PS- Chetla, Kolkata |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Heramba Chandra College, Calcutta, West Bengal |
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| Educational Qualification | B.Com |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Abdul Hakim (Deceased) |
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| Siblings | Sister - Geeti Hakim |
| Spouse | Ismat Hakim |
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Career
| Political Party | All India Trinamool Congress |
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| Political Journey |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Firhad Hakim’s family moved from the Gaya district of Bihar to Kolkata before his birth. | |
| 2. His political career began in the late 1990s when he was selected as a councillor for the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. | |
| 3. On June 16, 2017, he became the chairman of the Tarakeswar Development Board. | |
| 4. He made history as the first Muslim to be elected as the Mayor of Kolkata post-independence in 2018. | |
| 5. Upon his election as Mayor, he introduced a WhatsApp number for residents to report complaints. | |
| 6. On May 7, 2020, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Administrators at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, serving until December 2021. | |
| 7. In July 2021, he took on dual roles as Chairman of the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO) and the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). | |
| 8. He has actively participated in organizing the Chetla Agrani Durga Puja committee. |
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