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Cherkalam Abdullah
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Office Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly





Term start 1987
Term end 2006
Predecessor K. P. Kunhikannan
Successor C. H. Kunhambu



Constituency Manjeshwar Assembly constituency


Born 1942-09-15
Born Cherkalam, Kasaragod district, Kerala, India
Died Template:Death date and age
Place of death Kasaragod district, Kerala, India



Political party Indian Union Muslim League
Spouse Ayesha Cherkalam
Children 4




Cherkalam Abdullah (15 September 1942 – 27 July 2018) was an Indian politician associated with the Indian Union Muslim League. He served as a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Manjeshwar Assembly constituency from 1987 to 2006. He was elected in four consecutive terms—in 1987, 1991, 1996, and 2001.

Abdullah served as the Minister for Local Self-Governments in the United Democratic Front (UDF) government led by A. K. Antony from 2001 to 2004. He was known for his efforts in streamlining Kudumbashree-initiated projects during his tenure.[1][2][3][4][5]

Early life

Abdullah was born on 15 September 1942 in Cherkalam, Kerala, to Barikad Muhammed Haji and Asyamma.Template:Citation needed

Personal life

Abdullah was married to Ayesha Cherkalam. The couple had four children—two sons and two daughters. His family has been actively involved in politics.Template:Citation needed

References

  1. Former Kerala Minister Cherkalam Abdullah passes away - The New Indian Express. www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  2. Members - Kerala Legislature. www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  3. Cherkalam Abdulla passes away. The Hindu(2018-07-27). Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  4. Former minister and IUML leader Cherkalam Abdullah passes away. The News Minute(2018-07-27). Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  5. Former Kerala Minister Cherkalam Abdullah Dies. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.