J.M. Haroon Rashid (born 13 May 1950) is an Indian politician and former member of the Parliament of India, representing the Theni Lok Sabha constituency. Haaroon Rashid is a leader of Indian National Congress.

Early life

J.M. Haroon Rashid was born in Chennai on 13 May 1950. He attended Intermediate Educated at Sir Thiyagaraja College, Old Washermanpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Political career

In March 1996, he entered into politics as a Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for Villivakam constituency (1996–2001) from Tamil Maanila Congress. In 2001, he floated a new party, Tamizhaga Muslim United Jamaat, and contested along with DMK alliance. Then, he ran for the Lok Sabha seat for Periyakulam constituency in Tamil Nadu, winning and in 2004 to 14th Lok Sabha. He received 346,851 votes (49.51%) and defeated strongman TTV Dhinakaran of ADMK by 2,155 votes in that election.

2009 elections

In 2009, Aaroon Rashid once again Indian national congress fielded him in Theni constituency in Tamil Nadu and he got 340,575 and defeated Thanga Tamilselvan of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

Elections contested

Tamilnadu State Legislative Assembly Elections Contested

Lok Sabha elections contested

Positions held

2004

2006

2007

2009

2010

Member, committee on Home Affairs