Mr K Rehman Khan

K. Rahman Khan is a Veteran Politician belonging to Indian National Congress and a former Union Minister of Minority Affairs and also Ex-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. Having graduated in commerce, a fellow chartered accountant and a D. Lit., Shri Rahman Khan established his credential as accountancy professional before his zeal for serving people at large propelled him to join politics.

He was elected as a member of Karnataka Legislative Council in 1978 and rose to become its chairman in 1982-84 and Chairman Karnataka State Minorities Commission (Cabinet rank) in 1993-94. His recommendations after a door to door survey of Socio-Economic status of Minorities during his tenure as Chairman, Karnataka Minorities Commission has resulted in 4% reservation exclusively for economically backward muslims in the State Government services and educational institutions.

He has been an active participant in the conferences convened by CPA and Inter Parliamentary Union, a body of legislatures of 140 countries that is a forum of interaction with parliamentarians and world leaders for exchange of mutual thoughts and experiences. His participation at International fora has earned him a prominent place amongst the leaders of the international community. He was elected as Honorary Internal Auditor of the I.P.U. at its 115th Assembly, Geneva for the period May 2008 to May 2009

Through his association with Al-Ameen Education Society, Bangalore, which runs several technical and other educational institutions of repute, Shri Rahman Khan succeeded in setting up new standards of higher education for the Minorities and not only succeeded in building an institution of repute but also gave a new direction to the community at large and inspired them to build and promote educational institutions for themselves on similar pattern during last 50 years.