LUCKNOW/VARANASI, July 24 -- Alam Badi, 90, the oldest member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly and a five-time MLA from the Nizamabad assembly constituency in Azamgarh, died at his residence in Azamgarh late on Wednesday night. He had been unwell for some time and was recently discharged from Medanta Hospital in Lucknow. Before entering politics, Badi worked as an engineer. Known for his simple lifestyle, he often travelled to the state assembly on a scooter or bicycle, turned down offers to become a minister, and continued to live in a modest home throughout his political career. Born on March 16, 1936, Badi completed his Intermediate education at Islamia College, Gorakhpur, in 1953 and earned a diploma in electrical and mechanical engineering from the Technical Institute, Gorakhpur, in 1956. He represented the Nizamabad constituency for five terms - from 1996 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2022 - and was regarded as a grassroots leader committed to secular values and public service. He is survived by six children. P2...