Saleem Ahmed

Saleem Ahmed (born 1 January 1967) is an Indian politician and member of Karnataka Legislative Council. He represents the Indian National Congress.

Early life and background
Saleem Ahmed was born on 1 January 1967. Azeez Ahmed was his father. He completed his education B.A., grew up in Bangalore and spent his youth in various parts of Karnataka. His grandfather and uncle were a part of freedom movement against the British pre-independence.

Saleem Ahmed is a distinguished Alumni of Sheshadripuram college, Bangalore.

Early career
Saleem Ahmed started his political career as a party worker and organized Rallies, Training camps and youth conventions. In 1982 he got elected as Student Union Leader of Sheshadripuram College, Bangalore. In 1984 he became Bangalore City NSUI Vice President, later in 1987 he became the President of Karnataka NSUI and General Secretary of All India Youth Congress.

Rise in Karnataka's politics
He was elected as Member of Karnataka Legislative Council for the first time in 1997 and served as member of various committees formed by the KLC. Later in 2000 he was appointed Government Chief whip in Karnataka Legislative  Council. Again in 2002 he got elected as Member of Karnataka Legislative Council for second time.

In 2002 he became the Member of All India Congress Committee.

He served as Director General of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India 2012–2014.

He was leader of the Indian delegation to South Korea for the Youth Exchange Program in 2012.

Foreign delegations

 * Saleem Ahmed was the leader of the Indian delegation to South Korea for the Youth Exchange Program in the year 2012.

Personal life
Saleem Ahmed is married and has 2 children.