Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Latest News about Firhad Hakim
05/06/2026
Firhad Hakim resigned as Mayor of Kolkata after serving in the post for nearly seven and a half years. He said he stepped down with the consent of TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and described the move as a dignified exit amid ongoing political churn.
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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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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/firhadhakim/ | |
| https://x.com/FirhadHakim |
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. |