Political scientist and academician Professor Muzaffar Assadi is no more
The Hindu
Known for his research work on various social issues including lives of tribals, Prof Assadi had served as special officer of the Raichur University. He was also a columnist in various newspapers.
MYSURU
Well known political scientist and academician Prof Muzaffar Assadi passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on January 3.
Prof Assadi, 63, who served as the Acting Vice Chancellor and Dean of Faculty of Arts at University of Mysore, leaves behind his wife, a son and a daughter.
Prof Assadi’s body will be brought to Mysuru and kept for public viewing at Muslim hostel in Saraswathipuram in the evening on January 4.
Known for his research work on various social issues including lives of tribals, Prof Assadi had served as special officer of the Raichur University. He was also a columnist in various newspapers.
Born in Shirva in Udupi district, Prof Assadi finished his graduation and post graduation from the University of Mangalore before completing his PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University. He was a Rockefeller post doctoral fellow at the University of Chicago.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed shock over the ‘unexpected death’ of Prof Assadi.
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