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| Office | Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly
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| Term start | 1987 |
| Term end | 2006 |
| Predecessor | K. P. Kunhikannan |
| Successor | C. H. Kunhambu
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| Constituency | Manjeshwar Assembly constituency
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| Born | 1942-09-15 |
| Born | Cherkalam, Kasaragod district, Kerala, India |
| Died | Template:Death date and age |
| Place of death | Kasaragod district, Kerala, India
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| Political party | Indian Union Muslim League |
| Spouse | Ayesha Cherkalam |
| Children | 4
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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
- ↑ Former Kerala Minister Cherkalam Abdullah passes away - The New Indian Express. www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ↑ Members - Kerala Legislature. www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ↑ Cherkalam Abdulla passes away. The Hindu(2018-07-27). Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ↑ Former minister and IUML leader Cherkalam Abdullah passes away. The News Minute(2018-07-27). Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ↑ Former Kerala Minister Cherkalam Abdullah Dies. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.