Putting an end to the rumours, IUML Kerala State General secretary P. K. Kunhalikutty has entered into election battle. Certain elements were spreading rumours that Kunhalikutty is scared and he will not contest the elections after a sting operation against him. Seasoned politician as he is, Kunhalikutty by his tactical brilliance torpedoed the ploy orchestrated by LDF Government and some of his personal enemies. He also exposed all of them. C.P.M and its Chief Minister has been resorting cheep tactics as the election dates are getting closer. They thought Kunhalikutty would run away. Proving that he is not a man to be scared he enters election battle, with strong confidence in the voters. Dynamic and courageous Muslim League leader P.K. Kunhalikutty was born on January 6, 1951 at Malappuram to Mohammed Haji and K.P. Pathummakutty. A graduate in Commerce, he is also a diploma holder in Business Management. A born leader of masses, Kunhalikutty Entered politics through MSF, Students wing of IUML, and later became its State Treasurer. As most of IUML leaders he is also a grass root leader who contested municipal election and served as the Chairman of Malappuram Municipality. Recognizing his leadership quality and capacity IUML leaders decided to use his services at the state level. Kunhalikutty was elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly five times, in 1982 and 1987, contesting from Malappuram constituency, and in 1991, 1996 and 2001, from Kuttippuram constituency. As an able administrator he served as Minister for Industries and Social Welfare from 1991 to 1995 in the Karunakaran Ministry, Minister for Industries and Municipalities from 1995 to 1996, and Minister for Industries, IT and Social Welfare from 2001 to 2004, in the A.K. Antony Ministry and Minister for Industries, IT & Social Welfare, from 2004 to 2005 in the Oommen Chandy Ministry. Popularly known as Kunhappa he is the General Secretary of Kerala State Muslim League and has been the leader of the Muslim League Legislature party since 1991 till the last state assembly. A pro-poor leader Kunhalikutty is always very close to common man. He is the crowd puller for Muslim League and UDF. His presence creates waves of enthusiasm. Political rivals always tried to create hurdles for him by creating controversies and conspiracies, but he was unshakable and unbeatable in his mission to serve the people. After every controversy which he would overcome, his popularity increased and he became more acceptable to the public.
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Azhikode- KM Shaji
K.M.Shaji, 40, is the President of Kerala State Muslim Youth League, an effective orator and writer. He regularly contributes articles to leading magazines in Malayalam and very active in electronic media. Born to K. M. Beeran Kutty and P. C. Ayishakutty in Kaniyampatta, Wayanad District, Shaji was a student leader and office-bearer of Muslim Students Federation. Formerly he was Treasurer and General Secretary of Muslim Youth League. Former School Leader in Kaniyampatta Government high school, he came to foray of electoral politics in his Panchayath Kaniyampatta where he was the President of the Grama Panchayat for a short stint at the age 22. He has been associated with many organizations of community services like Wayanad Muslim Orphanage. Known for his deep commitment to the principles of the party and clarity of vision, he is a promising leader. km shaji speech
Eravipuram-P.K.K. Bava
P.K.K. Bava, one of the most popular youth leaders of Muslim League in the mid- 70s and 80s who later became M.L.A. and Minister, is the President of Kozhokode District Muslim League and State Working Committee Member of the Party. Born to Noorudheen Mohammed Bava Musliar and Fathima on 1st September 1949, Bava was a School Teacher. He was the president of Chemancheri Panchayath. As an excellent orator and organizer, he became State President of the Kerala State Muslim Youth League in 1974 and continued as the President till 1990. It was during his leadership days Kerala State Muslim Youth League led the historic “Bhasha Samaram” all over the State, an agitation against then CPM led Nayanar Government’s policy against Arabic in educational institutions. It was during this agitation 3 Youth League workers –Majeed, Rahman and Kunhippa – were killed in Mallapuram by police firing. Bava continued the agitation till the government conceded to Youth League’s demands. Bava was first elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly from Guruvayoor in 1982. He was M. L. A. for 24 consecutive years representing various constituencies - Guruvayoor (1982-87 and 1987 to 1991), Eravipuram (1991-96), Kondotty (1996-2001) and again Guruvayoor (2001-2006). Bava is a sincere leader and acceptable to all communities, and he is known as a politician who is an expert in flying victory flag in the opponent’s citadel. This is the second time he is contesting from Eravipuram. He was the Minister for Public works 1991 to 1995 and Minister for Panchayat and social welfare from 1995 to 1996. Wife: Umaina. Children: 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.
Ernad-P.K. Basheer
P. K. Basheer, is a Promising politician who always stood with the common people. A Hero for Muslim League workers, he was at the forefront to fight it out the conspiracy of LDF Government to book innocent Muslim League workers misusing an unfortunate incident happened in Malappuram District. Ignoring the consequences, Basheer stood with them and dared the authorities to take action against innocent Party workers and warned them to prepare for the consequences. When P. K. Basheer is at the forefront, Party workers never afraid of anything. Born on 25th August 1959 at Edavanna as the son of Muslim League leader and former Chief whip of the Party in Kerala Legislative Assembly to Late P. Seethi Hajee and Pathummakutty Hajjumma. P K. Basheer was Elected as school Leader when he was a student in Edavanna U.P. School. Entering politics through MSF, student wing of Muslim League he was elected as the President of Edavanna Service Bank when he was only 23. In 1988 he was elected to the Edavanna Panchayat and became its President. In 1995 he fought the Panchayat election from a rival stronghold ward and won the election surprising everybody. He won District Panchayat Election in the year 2001 from Kuzhimanna Division by thumbing majority. Basheer, who is the President of Manjeri PCC Marketing Society, is also associating with many Prestigious Educational institutions and he is the General Secretary of Ernad Muslim Educational Association. He is the President of Ernad Constituency Muslim League Committee. P. K. Basheer is also State working Committee Member of the Party.
Guruvayoor-Ashraf Kokkur
Ashraf Kokkur belongs to one of the oldest Muslim league families and grew up in an atmosphere where as a child he saw League leaders like Late Bafaqi Thangal sb., C.H. Mohd. Koya Sb., and other first generation leaders of IUML who visited his family home quite often. His family supported Muslim League since its inception. Born to Abdul Hai Hajee and Pathunni Umma in Kokkur on 26th May 1955, Ashraf too became a dedicated Leaguer and is always available and accessible to people. He was the President of Alankode Panchayat for two terms. He was also elected to Malappuram District Panchayat from Valanchery division. He held many important positions in Party and its frontal organizations. He was Malappuram District President of M.S.F. and Muslim Youth League. He also served the party as President of Ponnani constituency Muslim League Committee. As an active Social worker who is also associated with many religious and educational institutions Ashraf Kokkur was a senate member of Cochin University. He was also an elected Director of Malapuram District Cooperative Bank. He is Managing Committee Member of Maunathul Islam Sabha. Formerly he was the Chairman of the Kerala State Horticultural Products Development Corporation. Presently he is the Secretary of Malapuram District Muslim League. Wife: Hajara, Children: Ayisha, Shamna, Sherin, Ijas Abdul Hai.
Kalamassery-Ebrahim Kunju
Popular Leader, able administrator and former Industries Minister of Kerala V. K. Ebrahim Kunju is closely associated with the common people to solve their grievances. Due to his benevolent attitude to the poor, he is always liked by the people irrespective of their caste, and religion. Born to V. U. Khader and Chithumma in Kongorpilly on 20th May 1952, Ebrahim Kunju entered politics through MSF and Youth League. He is also a Trade Union Leader. He Was State Vice president of STU, the labour wing of Muslim League. Two time MLA from 2001, he was Minister for Industries and Social Welfare from 6th January 2005 to May 2006. He was editor of Eeyugam daily published from Aluva. Now he is the President of Ernakulam District Muslim League committee and Member of State Working Committee of the Party. Wife: Nadeera, Children: 3 Sons
Kasaragod-N.A.Nellikkunnu
N. A. Nellikkunnu was Kasargod District General Secretary and State Treasurer of I.N.L. till it merged with Muslim League recently. He entered politics through M. S. F. Before the formation of I.N.L. He was the General Secretary of Kasargod Government College Unit M.S.F., Kasargod Municipal Muslim League General Secretary and state council member. He was the Correspondent of Chandrika Daily News Paper, mouthpiece of Muslim League, at his own native place Nellikkunnu. During his stay in U.A.E. he worked for chandrika, and he was an office bearer of U.A.E. Chandrika Readers Forum. Wife: Aysha. Children: Shabeer, Saheeka, Safana.
Koduvally-V.M.Ummer Master
He was the Muslim League candidate in Thiruvambadi bye- election held in December 2006. It was an unsuccessful contest, but he performed well in the by-poll. The bye election was necessitated due to the death of CPM MLA Mathai Chacko who won the seat in the last General Elections by a margin of 5479 votes. In the bye-election, CPM won the seat, but their margin was a mere 246 votes! Despite CPM and their Government misused all machineries to influence the people, Ummer Master gave them a tough fight and reduced their margin significantly. Born to Chekku Haji and Ayisha Hajjumma in Thachampoyil on 23rd November 1956, Ummer Master entered politics through M.S.F. He was the President of Kozhikode District Muslim Youth league. Now he is Muslim League state Committee Member and President of Koduvally Constituency Muslim League Committee Wife: Ayisha. Children: Shabna, Shareena, Shameena, Shamna, Shafna.
Kondotty-Muhammadunni Haji
Sitting MLA representing Kondotty constituency is most popular MLA. Born to K. Hassan and Pathu in Velluvambram on 1st July 1943, popularly known as Mammunni Haji is a grass root political leader. He was Panchayath President for 13 years in Pookkottoor Panchayath. Also served as District Council Member. He is also President of Vellumbram Mahallu. Wife Ayisha Kutty, children: 4.
Kottakkal-Samadani
Distinguished Orator, Writer and Scholar M. P. Abdussamad Samadani, born to Maulana Abdul Hameed Haidari and Zainab in Kottakkal Kuttippuram on 1st January 1959, is the National secretary of IUML. Highly Educated Samadani, M.A., MPhil, LL.B, was known all over Kerala by his scholarly speeches when he was a student. He was two-time Rajya Sabha Member from 1994 to 2000 and from 2000 to 2006. As an M. P. he was very much active in the parliamentary debates, and his speeches in Rajya Sabha quoting Urdu couplets was always heard with applauds by all sides of the house as it was new experience for them from a Kerala M.P. He is one of the most respected orators of Kerala by all sections of the society. An erudite scholar in many languages and religion, his poetical speeches quoting Holy Quran, Hadith, Urdu couplets of Allama Mohammed Iqbal and Sanskrit slokas from Vedas and other Scriptures is an unforgettable experience for the listeners. People from long distances flows to listen his speeches. Lakhs of people reach at Calicut sea-shore to hear his annual speeches. He also penned many books
Kozhikode South-M.K. Muneer
M.K. Muneer, medical practitioner turned political leader, was born on 26th August, 1962 as the son of Muslim League leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala, C. H. Mohammed Koya and Amina Mohammed Koya. He started his political carrier as a youth leader of Muslim League. Apart from being a medical doctor Muneer has a multi-faceted personality; he is a singer, actor, painter, cartoonist and a very popular youth leader all at the same time. He also received C. Achutha Menon Award for his book on Fascism and Sangh Parivar – “Fascisavum Sangha Parivarum”. He was selected as Best Singer, Best Painter, Best Actor and Best Cartoonist in the Inter Medicos Competition. He is well respected in the literary and cultural masses of Kerala. He started political activity while a student and had served as the President of Calicut City MSF. Subsequently, he got elected to Kozhikode Corporation as a Councillor.

























