Who is Begum Abida Khan from A Suitable Boy: A Novel and what is their importance?

Begum represents the rarity of a female member of parliament. She is the mortal enemy of those who support the Zamindari Abolition Bill. Her strong character is best demonstrated by the exchange of comments with The Honorable Minister for Home Affairs, Shri L. N. Agarwal and the Honorable Minister of Revenue, Shri Mahesh Kapoor on the House floor. She refuses to adhere to the rules of the House, having to be called to order many times by the House Speaker.