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Rauff Hakeem was born on 13 April, 1960 in Nawalapitiya, Ceylon, is a Sri Lankan politician. Discover Rauff Hakeem's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
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63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
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13 April, 1960 |
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13 April |
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Nawalapitiya, Ceylon |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Rauff Hakeem Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Rauff Hakeem height not available right now. We will update Rauff Hakeem's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Rauff Hakeem's Wife?
His wife is Shanaz Hakeem
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Shanaz Hakeem |
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Rauff Hakeem Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rauff Hakeem worth at the age of 63 years old? Rauff Hakeem’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Rauff Hakeem's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Rauff Hakeem Social Network
Timeline
Abdul Rauff Hibbathul Hakeem (born 13 April 1960) is a Sri Lankan politician and current member of parliament, representing the Kandy electorate since 2010.
Hakeem is the leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), and a member of the United National Front for Good Governance.
Hakeem was born 13 April 1960 in Nawalapitiya in the Kandy District.
He was educated at Royal College, Colombo and attended the Sri Lanka Law College, taking oaths as an attorney-at-law.
He later gained a LL.M. degree from the University of Colombo.
Hakeem met M. H. M. Ashraff, founder and leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), whilst working at Faisz Musthapha's chambers.
Hakeem joined the SLMC in 1988.
He served as general-secretary of the party from 1992 to 2000 and represented it at the All Party Conference between 1991 and 1993.
Prior to the 1994 parliamentary election the SLMC entered into an electoral pact with main opposition People's Alliance (PA).
After the election Hakeem was appointed as a PA National List MP in the Sri Lankan Parliament.
Following the PA's victory the SLMC joined the new government.
Ashraff was appointed Minister of Shipping, Ports and Rehabilitation and two other SLMC MPs became deputy ministers whilst Hakeem became Deputy Chairman of Committees.
Earlier, in 1999, Ashraff had founded the National Unity Alliance (NUA) with the aim of creating a "united Sri Lanka by 2012".
By 2000 relations between the SLMC and PA had become strained.
Ashraff was killed in a mysterious helicopter crash on 16 September 2000.
Hakeem contested the 2000 parliamentary election as one of the NUA's candidates in Kandy District.
He was elected and re-entered Parliament.
He was appointed Minister of Internal and International Trade Commerce, Muslim Religious Affairs and Shipping Development after the election.
Following the death of Ashraff in September 2000 Hakeem became the SLMC's "thesiya thalaivar" (national leader) but there was a power struggle between Ashraff's widow Ferial Ashraff and Hakeem for control of the party.
As a result, Hakeem and most SLMC MPs left the PA.
In October 2001 the Hakeem led SLMC joined the United National Party dominated United National Front (UNF).
Hakeem contested the 2001 parliamentary election as one of the UNF's candidates in Kandy District.
He was elected and re-entered Parliament.
The UNF defeated the PA at the election after which Hakeem was appointed Minister of Ports Development and Shipping in the UNF government.
Hakeem contested the 2004 parliamentary election as one of the SLMC's candidates in Ampara District.
He was elected and re-entered Parliament.
He however lost his cabinet position after the UNF was defeated by the newly formed United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA).
In January 2007 the SLMC joined the UPFA.
Hakeem was rewarded by being appointed Minister of Posts and Telecommunication.
The SLMC left the UPFA in December 2007.
Hakeem resigned from Parliament in April 2008 to contest the provincial council election.
He contested the 2008 provincial council election as one of the UNF's candidates in Trincomalee District and was elected to the Eastern Provincial Council (EPC).
After the UNF failed to win control of the EPC Hakeem resigned in July 2008 and was appointed as UNF National List MP.
Hakeem contested the 2010 parliamentary election as one of the UNF's candidates in Kandy District.
He was elected and re-entered Parliament.
In November 2010 the SLMC joined UPFA again.
Hakeem was rewarded by being appointed Minister of Justice.
The SLMC left the UPFA in December 2014 to support common opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena at the presidential election.
