Chicago – February 10, 2026
Her is a comprehensive list of Muslim influential leaders in Indian Congress who are making change in India.
National / Prominent Faces
- Mohsina Kidwai – Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister; one of the most influential Muslim women in the party’s history.
- Begum Noor Bano – Long-time MP from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh; a major mass leader in North India.
- Dr Shama Mohamed – Congress National Spokesperson; prominent media face and strong advocate on health, women’s rights, and minority issues.
- Sadaf Jaffer – Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh; academic and activist background, widely respected for her stand on civil liberties and women’s rights.
Emerging & Contemporary Leaders
- Sofia Firdous – Congress MLA from Odisha; one of the youngest Muslim women legislators, seen as a rising leader with strong grassroots connect.
- Kaneez Fatima – Congress leader with organisational influence and minority outreach at the regional level.
- Zeba Khan – Congress spokesperson and activist; known for articulating minority and constitutional issues in public forums and media.
- Noori Khan – Congress leader and social activist; active in party organisation and women-centric initiatives.
- Shamina Shafique – Congress leader with growing influence at the state and community level, particularly in women’s mobilisation.
Historical Pioneers
- Begum Anis Kidwai – Freedom fighter and Rajya Sabha MP; a pioneering Muslim woman leader in post-Independence Congress politics.
- Begum Hamida Habibullah – Freedom fighter, senior Congress leader, and former Governor of Gujarat.
