Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/12/1968 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Supaul, Bihar, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Shahnawaz Hussain
25/02/2025
A Delhi court took cognisance of the rape and criminal intimidation case against BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain and summoned him in the matter. The case stems from a complaint alleging sexual assault, and the court action kept the long-running legal dispute active in 2025.
19/01/2025
Shahnawaz Hussain made public comments in Patna targeting Rahul Gandhi over his constitutional rhetoric and accusing him of political inconsistency. The remarks were part of his broader role as a BJP national spokesperson and were reported in Indian media in early 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Syed Shahnawaz Hussain |
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| Title | The Original Youth Leader |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Williams High School, Supaul, Bihar |
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| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Caste/Sect | Sunni |
| Address | Patna, Bihar |
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| Controversy | In January 2018, a woman filed a rape case against Shahnawaz. A Delhi magisterial court ordered registration of an FIR in July 2018, and the Delhi High Court vacated its stay on that order on 17 August 2022. The Supreme Court later dismissed his plea against the High Court order, finding no reason to interfere. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||
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| Girlfriends | Renu Sharma | ||||||
| Marriage Date | 1994 | ||||||
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| Spouse | Renu Sharma |
Career
| Famous For | The Youngest Cabinet Minister ever in the Government of India at the age of 30 |
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| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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| Current Position | National Spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Ambassador (2006 model) | ||||||||||||||
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| Money Factor | Net Worth (approx.) Rs 4.7 Crore (as of 2014) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shahnawaz Hussain is a prominent leader of the BJP. | |
| 2. During his Diploma in Engineering studies, he was introduced to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) by a friend. | |
| 3. Before entering politics, he worked as an engineer in private companies. | |
| 4. In 1991, he joined the National Executive’s body of the BJP’s Youth Wing. | |
| 5. His wife, Renu Sharma, is a Hindu, and they had an inter-caste marriage. | |
| 6. Shahnawaz Hussain has two sons and a daughter. | |
| 7. He was first elected to the 13th Lok Sabha in 1999. | |
| 8. In October 1999, he became the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries. | |
| 9. Later, he held positions as Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, and Minister of State for Human Resource Development. | |
| 10. In 2001, he was given the independent charge of the Coal Ministry. | |
| 11. At the age of 30, he became the youngest Cabinet Minister in Indian Government history, holding the Civil Aviation Ministry portfolio. | |
| 12. In 2003, he took up the role of Cabinet Minister for the Textiles Ministry. | |
| 13. He became the National Spokesperson of the BJP in Parliament in 2009. | |
| 14. Shahnawaz Hussain has been elected to the Lok Sabha three times in a row. | |
| 15. He lost the 2014 general elections from the Bhagalpur seat. | |
| 16. In January 2016, he received a threat letter from ISIS. | |
| 17. He was denied a BJP ticket for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. | |
| 18. On September 26, 2023, Shahnawaz Hussain had a heart attack and underwent angioplasty at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. | |
| 19. On 26 September 2023, Shahnawaz Hussain suffered a heart attack and underwent angioplasty at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. |
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