Cherkalam Abdullah

Cherkalam Abdullah (15 September 1942 – 27 July 2018) was an Indian politician. He was a Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Manjeshwar Assembly constituency since 1987 to 2006. Mr Abdulla who won the Manjeswaram segment in 1987, 1991, 1996, and 2001 was Local Self-Government Minister in the UDF government under A.K. Antony from 2001 to 2004. He had been credited with streamlining Kudumbasree-initiated projects initiated during his tenure. He was associated with the Indian Union Muslim League.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Early life

Abdullah was born to Barikad Muhammed Haji and Asyamma on 15 September 1942, at Cherkalam.^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Abdullah was married to Ayesha Cherkalam. they had 4 children together, 2 daughter and 2 son. His whole family is connected to politics.^{[citation needed]}

References

1. "Former Kerala Minister Cherkalam Abdullah passes away - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
2. "Members - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
3. Staff Reporter (27 July 2018). "Cherkalam Abdulla passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
4. "Former minister and IUML leader Cherkalam Abdullah passes away". The News Minute. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
5. "Former Kerala Minister Cherkalam Abdullah Dies". NDTV.com. Retrieved 31 December 2022.