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'''V. K. Ebrahim Kunju''' is an Indian politician, who was the former [[Oommen Chandy Ministry Term 2|Minister]] for [[Department of Public Works (Kerala)|Public Works]] of the [[Government of Kerala]]. He represented the [[Kalamassery]] constituency in [[Kerala]] from 2011 to 2021.<ref name="niyamasabha">{{Cite web|title=Members - Kerala Legislature|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/members/m129.htm|access-date=2020-10-18|website=www.niyamasabha.org}}</ref> | '''V. K. Ebrahim Kunju''' is an Indian politician, who was the former [[Oommen Chandy Ministry Term 2|Minister]] for [[Department of Public Works (Kerala)|Public Works]] of the [[Government of Kerala]]. He represented the [[Kalamassery]] constituency in [[Kerala]] from 2011 to 2021.<ref name="niyamasabha">{{Cite web|title=Members - Kerala Legislature|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/members/m129.htm|access-date=2020-10-18|website=www.niyamasabha.org}}</ref> | ||
== Life and Family == | == Life and Family == | ||
V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was born at Kongorpilly, Aluva on 20 May 1952 to V. U. Khader and Chithumma.<ref name="myneta">{{Cite web|title=V.K.Ebrahim Kunju(ML):Constituency- KALAMASSERY(ERNAKULAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate|url=http://myneta.info/kerala2011/candidate.php?candidate_id=17|access-date=2020-10-18|website=myneta.info}}</ref> His wife is Nadeera and they have three children Adv. Abdul Gafoor, Abbas and Anwar.<ref name="niyamasabha2"/> He has qualified 10th standard as schooling.<ref name="myneta"/> His son V E Abdul Gafoor contested from Kalamassery Constituency to Kerala Legislative Assembly in 2021 polls.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kunju omitted. Son Gafoor is UDF pick in Kalamassery|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2021/mar/13/kunju-omitted-son-gafoor-is-udf-pick-in-kalamassery-2275892.html|access-date=2021-04-12|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was born at Kongorpilly, Aluva on 20 May 1952 to V. U. Khader and Chithumma.<ref name="myneta">{{Cite web|title=V.K.Ebrahim Kunju(ML):Constituency- KALAMASSERY(ERNAKULAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate|url=http://myneta.info/kerala2011/candidate.php?candidate_id=17|access-date=2020-10-18|website=myneta.info}}</ref> His wife is Nadeera and they have three children Adv. Abdul Gafoor, Abbas and Anwar.<ref name="niyamasabha2"/> He has qualified 10th standard as schooling.<ref name="myneta"/> His son V E Abdul Gafoor contested from Kalamassery Constituency to Kerala Legislative Assembly in 2021 polls.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kunju omitted. Son Gafoor is UDF pick in Kalamassery|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2021/mar/13/kunju-omitted-son-gafoor-is-udf-pick-in-kalamassery-2275892.html|access-date=2021-04-12|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
== Political | == Political career == | ||
V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was the Minister for Industry and Social Welfare in the previous UDF Ministry. He entered politics through [[Muslim Students Federation]] and [[Muslim Youth League]]. He has served as the chairman and chief executive of Forest Industries (Travancore) Ltd.<ref name="niyamasabha"/> | V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was the Minister for Industry and Social Welfare in the previous UDF Ministry. He entered politics through [[Muslim Students Federation]] and [[Muslim Youth League]]. He has served as the chairman and chief executive of Forest Industries (Travancore) Ltd.<ref name="niyamasabha"/> | ||
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== Minister of Public Works == | |||
V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was the Minister of Public Works during the period from 18 May 2011 to 20 May 2016. [[Oommen Chandy]] was the chief minister during the period. | V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was the Minister of Public Works during the period from 18 May 2011 to 20 May 2016. [[Oommen Chandy]] was the chief minister during the period. | ||
During the period, as per the list published by [[Oommen Chandy]], 227 Bridges were | === Achievements === | ||
During the period, as per the list published by [[Oommen Chandy]], 227 Bridges worth Rs. 1600 crore were built across [[Kerala]] under the Ministership of V.K. Ebrahim Kunju.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chandy challenges LDF to disclose list of bridges constructed during their tenure |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/chandy-challenges-ldf-to-disclose-list-of-bridges-constructed-during-their-tenure-1.5551643|access-date=2021-03-30|website=Mathrubhumi name="227 Bridges"}}</ref> Such huge development works are unprecedented and covers all districts of [[Kerala]] as listed below. | |||
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A number of [[List of state highways in Kerala|State Highways]] were constructed including all regions of the state under [[Second Chandy ministry]], and the final decision to widen the [[National Highway (India)|National highway]]s of the state to 45 m were taken in 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kerala government finally decides to develop national highways at 45-meter width|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/kerala-government-finally-decides-to-develop-national-highways-at-45-meter-width/|last=Philip|first=Shaju|date=24 October 2014|work=Indian Express}}</ref> | |||
== Cancer Diagnosis== | == Cancer Diagnosis== | ||
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V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer and uderwent chemotherapy. As per medical reports he needs further treatment. Doctors added that he has serious health issues and requires continuous medical care.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ebrahim kunju is diagnosed with cancer|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/ebrahim-kunju-diagnosed-with-cancer-needs-further-treatment-says-medical-report-1.5230468.html|access-date=2020-11-24|website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Medical report says Ebrahim Kunju's health weak|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2020/nov/25/medical-report-says-ebrahim-kunjus-health-weak-2227666.html|access-date=2020-11-24|website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref> | V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer and uderwent chemotherapy. As per medical reports he needs further treatment. Doctors added that he has serious health issues and requires continuous medical care.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ebrahim kunju is diagnosed with cancer|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/ebrahim-kunju-diagnosed-with-cancer-needs-further-treatment-says-medical-report-1.5230468.html|access-date=2020-11-24|website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Medical report says Ebrahim Kunju's health weak|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2020/nov/25/medical-report-says-ebrahim-kunjus-health-weak-2227666.html|access-date=2020-11-24|website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref> | ||
== | == Awards == | ||
V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was awarded with many accolades for his exemplary development works as Minister. {{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} | V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was awarded with many accolades for his exemplary development works as Minister. {{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} | ||
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=== Palarivattom Flyover Scam === | === Palarivattom Flyover Scam === | ||
* V. K. Ebrahim Kunju was | * V. K. Ebrahim Kunju was the 12th minister in the [[second Oommen Chandy ministry]] (2011–16) to be charged with graft by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ebrahim Kunju is 12th minister in previous UDF govt to face graft charges|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/mar/11/ebrahim-kunju-is-12th-minister-in-previous-udf-govt-to-face-graft-charges-2115089.html|access-date=2020-10-18|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Both Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) is conducting investigation against V K Ebrahim Kunju in the alleged money laundering case and [[Palarivattom Flyover Scam|Palarivattom flyover corruption case]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=ED can continue probe against Ibrahim Kunju: Kerala HC|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/aug/18/ed-can-continue-probe-against-ibrahim-kunju-kerala-hc-2184761.html|access-date=2020-10-18|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-05-20|title=Fresh probe against Ebrahim Kunju|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/fresh-probe-against-ebrahim-kunju/article31628935.ece|access-date=2020-10-18|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-05-21|title=VACB opens probe against Kunju|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vacb-opens-probe-against-kunju/article31644535.ece|access-date=2020-10-18|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
* 5 February 2020: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan granted permission to prosecute former PWD minister and Muslim League leader VK Ebrahim Kunju MLA in the Palarivattom flyover scam.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Palarivattom scam: Kerala Governor issues nod to prosecute MLA Ebrahim Kunju|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/feb/05/palarivattom-scam-kerala-governor-issues-nod-to-prosecute-mla-ebrahim-kunju-2099306.html|access-date=2020-10-18|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Palarivattom flyover scam: Kerala Governor seeks AG's advice to prosecute VK Ebrahim Kunju|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/jan/01/palarivattom-flyover-scam-kerala-governor-seeks--ags-advice-to-prosecute-vk-ebrahim-kunju-2083582.html|access-date=2020-10-19|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | * 5 February 2020: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan granted permission to prosecute former PWD minister and Muslim League leader VK Ebrahim Kunju MLA in the Palarivattom flyover scam.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Palarivattom scam: Kerala Governor issues nod to prosecute MLA Ebrahim Kunju|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/feb/05/palarivattom-scam-kerala-governor-issues-nod-to-prosecute-mla-ebrahim-kunju-2099306.html|access-date=2020-10-18|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Palarivattom flyover scam: Kerala Governor seeks AG's advice to prosecute VK Ebrahim Kunju|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/jan/01/palarivattom-flyover-scam-kerala-governor-seeks--ags-advice-to-prosecute-vk-ebrahim-kunju-2083582.html|access-date=2020-10-19|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
* 29 February 2020: The vigilance and anti-corruption bureau interrogated V. K. Ebrahim Kunju.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/flyover-graft-vacb-questions-kunju-again/articleshow/74421052.cms|title=Flyover graft: VACB questions V K Ebrahim Kunju again | Thiruvananthapuram News|website=The Times of India|date=2020-03-01|access-date=2020-12-25}}</ref> | * 29 February 2020: The vigilance and anti-corruption bureau interrogated V. K. Ebrahim Kunju.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/flyover-graft-vacb-questions-kunju-again/articleshow/74421052.cms|title=Flyover graft: VACB questions V K Ebrahim Kunju again | Thiruvananthapuram News|website=The Times of India|date=2020-03-01|access-date=2020-12-25}}</ref> | ||
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==== Money Laundering ==== | ==== Money Laundering ==== | ||
* November | * 15 November 2019: The Kerala High Court ordered the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to investigate the case involving allegations of money laundering against former PWD minister VK Ebrahim Kunju.<ref name="indianexpress">{{Cite web|date=2019-11-15|title=Kerala HC asks ED to probe black money allegations against former PWD minister|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala-hc-asks-ed-to-probe-black-money-allegations-against-former-pwd-minister-6121092/|access-date=2020-10-18|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref name="mathrubhumi">{{Cite web|title=Money laundering case: Vigilance questions former minister Ebrahim Kunju|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/money-laundering-case-vigilance-questions-former-minister-ebrahim-kunju-1.4792048|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-20|title=Enforcement Directorate books former Kerala minister Ebrahim Kunju for money laundering|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/enforcement-directorate-books-former-kerala-minister-ebrahim-kunju-money-laundering-120696|access-date=2020-10-19|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> He is accused of depositing Rs 10 crores into the bank accounts of IUML's mouthpiece ''Chandrika when'' high-value currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 were banned by the central government in November 2016.<ref name="indianexpress"/> | ||
* May | * 29 May 2020: Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau interrogated V K Ebrahim Kunju in connection with money laundering case.<ref name="mathrubhumi"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=ANI|title=ED, Vigilance can continue probe against ex-PWD Minister Ebrahim Kunju: Kerala HC|url=http://businessworld.in/article/ED-Vigilance-can-continue-probe-against-ex-PWD-Minister-Ebrahim-Kunju-Kerala-HC/17-08-2020-309601|access-date=2020-10-19|website=BW Businessworld|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Notice served on Ibrahim Kunju for interrogation|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/feb/13/notice-served-on-ibrahim-kunju-for-interrogation-2102740.html|access-date=2020-10-19|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He entered into controversy after he offered Gireesh Babu, the complainant Rs 5 lakh to withdraw the complaint.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Money laundering case: Ebrahim Kunju offered Rs 5 lakh to withdraw plaint, alleges complainant|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/money-laundering-case-ebrahim-kunju-offered-rs-5-lakh-to-withdraw-plaint-alleges-complainant-1.4774963|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Daily|first=Keralakaumudi|title=Ebrahim Kunju offered money to withdraw black money case, alleges complainant|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=308108&u=ebrahim-kunju-offered-money-to-withdraw-black-money-case-alleges-complainant|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Keralakaumudi Daily|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Assembly polls in Kerala will be held on 6 April as declared by Election Commission.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala Assembly Elections to Be Held on April 6, Declares EC|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/kerala-assembly-election-to-be-held-on-april-6-announces-ec-3476312.html|access-date=2021-02-26|website=news18|language=en}}</ref> Vigilance probe team plans to submit chargesheet before Kerala Assembly Polls.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Probe team to submit charge sheet before polls|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/palarivattom-flyover-scam-probe-team-to-submit-charge-sheet-before-polls-1.5419084|access-date=2021-02-26|website=news18|language=en}}</ref> | |||
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