India
Firhad Hakim: Mayor, minister and Trinamool strategist contesting Kolkata Port
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Firhad Hakim, the 38th Mayor of Kolkata and a senior TMC leader, is contesting the Kolkata Port constituency. He has been a MLA from Kolkata Port since 2011, winning three consecutive Assembly elections. Hakim has served as a Cabinet Minister since 2011, handling key departments such as Urban Development and Municipal Affairs. He has also been serving as the Mayor of Kolkata since 2018, heading the city's municipal administration.