Kausar Jahan's election as Hajj Committee chief defied stereotypes

Story by ATV | Posted by Aasha Khosa | Date 03-03-2026

Kausar Jehan, Chairperson Delhi Hajj Commiittee

Amir Iqbal

Kausar Jahan is the second woman in Delhi’s history to be appointed as the Chairperson of the Delhi Hajj Committee. She was elected to this position in February 2023.

She is a personality with a strong public connection. Warmth and empathy are integral to her nature. She can communicate with ordinary people in their own language, while also engaging confidently and gracefully with Delhi’s distinguished circles.

Kausar Jahan was born into a family that is often perceived as affluent and influential. However, the reality is that she has faced severe trials in life.

Kausar Jahan with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

During the intense wave of the pandemic last year, she lost both her parents. Circumstances changed abruptly. Not only did she lose her personal support system, but the family business also suffered heavily, already strained by economic pressures.

It is truly commendable that in the face of such a painful tragedy, she gathered herself and chose to move forward with greater resilience and determination.

Her mother, Begum Fatima Hussain, belonged to a respected aristocratic family. Her great-grandfather, Nawab Fakhr ul Mulk Bahadur, was a prominent Shia noble in Hyderabad during the Nizam era.

On her father’s side, she comes from a family that has produced senior civil servants, educationists, and individuals who have held important political responsibilities.

Kausar Jahan with Kumar Biswas

She acknowledges her pride in this distinguished background, yet firmly believes that in today’s world, the present matters most. A person is known by their current conduct and their service to society. Deeds alone are the true measure.

She has travelled to many countries and had opportunities to settle abroad, yet her heart has always remained with her motherland.

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Besides being a social worker, Kausar Jahan is also an entrepreneur. She has had a long association with Sampoorna, an organisation dedicated to women’s empowerment. Recently, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, which she describes as a golden, even saffron, opportunity.

Kausar Jahan

Kausar Jahan’s greatest strength is her determination. Making an impact through public service is her core motivation. This very spirit keeps her actively engaged in empowering women, especially women from minority communities, and in guiding women in need.

Coming from a broad-minded and harmonious family environment, she believes in the unifying power of humanity. According to her, there is an abundance of negative news around us, which makes it essential that we ourselves create a positive narrative, even if it means bringing a small improvement to a single person’s life.

Kausar Jahan with MP Bansuri Swaraj

She believes in India first and pursues the values of harmony. She seeks to move forward on a path of positive progress and mutual understanding by taking everyone along. Her association with a major political party is rooted in this commitment to inclusive national development.

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Her generosity, gentleness, and gracious conduct leave an immediate impression. Yet behind this soft demeanour lies a strong and resilient spirit. She is active, courageous, and firm in her resolve. Anyone who meets her comes away impressed. Kausar Jahan possesses all the qualities of an emerging leader. Undoubtedly, she is a woman worth watching.