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Following the resignation of [[Indian Union Muslim League|Muslim League]] leader, [[P. K. Kunhalikutty|P.K. Kunhalikutty]] the then Minister for Industries on 4 January 2005, after [[Ice cream parlour sex scandal]], V. K.Ebrahim Kunju was chosen to represent party inside the UDF cabinet. Subsequently, he assumed office on 6 January 2005 as the Minister for Industries and Social Welfare.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History of Kerala Legislature - 2001 Cabinet|url=https://kerala.gov.in/history-of-kerala-legislature|website=Niyamasabha}}</ref> He became the Minister for Public Works from 23 May 2011 to 20 May 2016 in the [[second Oommen Chandy ministry]].<ref name="niyamasabha2">{{Cite web|title=V. K. EBRAHIM KUNJU|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/Members-Eng/33%20Ebrahimkunju%20VK.pdf|access-date=2020-08-20|website=Niyamasabha}}</ref>
Following the resignation of [[Indian Union Muslim League|Muslim League]] leader, [[P. K. Kunhalikutty|P.K. Kunhalikutty]] the then Minister for Industries on 4 January 2005, after [[Ice cream parlour sex scandal]], V. K.Ebrahim Kunju was chosen to represent party inside the UDF cabinet. Subsequently, he assumed office on 6 January 2005 as the Minister for Industries and Social Welfare.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History of Kerala Legislature - 2001 Cabinet|url=https://kerala.gov.in/history-of-kerala-legislature|website=Niyamasabha}}</ref> He became the Minister for Public Works from 23 May 2011 to 20 May 2016 in the [[second Oommen Chandy ministry]].<ref name="niyamasabha2">{{Cite web|title=V. K. EBRAHIM KUNJU|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/Members-Eng/33%20Ebrahimkunju%20VK.pdf|access-date=2020-08-20|website=Niyamasabha}}</ref>


In addition to his Legislative responsibilities, V. K. Ebrahim Kunju worked in various organization in Kerala.<ref name="niyamasabha"/>
In addition to his legislative responsibilities, V. K. Ebrahim Kunju worked in various organizations in Kerala.<ref name="niyamasabha"/>


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Name of Organization !! Designation
! Name of Organization !! Designation
|-
|-
|Kerala muslim Educational Associaitions(KMEA)||VicePresident
|Kerala Muslim Educational Associations (KMEA)||Vice President
|-
|-
|CH Mohammed koya College of Engineering and Technology,Edathala||Chairman
|CH Mohammed Koya College of Engineering and Technology, Edathala||Chairman
|-
|-
|Swathanthra Thozhilali union(STU), Eloor industrial Area||Chairman
|Swathanthra Thozhilali union (STU), Eloor industrial Area||Chairman
|-
|-
|Technical Employees Association TELK,Angamaly||Chairperson
|Technical Employees Association TELK, Angamaly||Chairperson
|-
|-
|Traco cables Staff and Workers Organisation,Irumpanam||Chairperson
|Traco cables Staff and Workers Organisation, Irumpanam||Chairperson
|-
|-
|KEL Employees Union,mamala||Chairperson
|KEL Employees Union, mamala||Chairperson
|-
|-
|TCC Employees union,Udyogamandal||Chairperson
|TCC Employees union, Udyogamandal||Chairperson
|-
|-
|Thiruvalla Sugars Union||Chairperson
|Thiruvalla Sugars Union||Chairperson
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|Cochin university of Science and Technology||Syndicate Member
|Cochin university of Science and Technology||Syndicate Member
|-
|-
|Goshree islands Development Authority(G.I.D.A) member||Executive Committee
|Goshree islands Development Authority (G.I.D.A) member||Executive Committee
|-
|-
|Al Manar Public School|| Secretary  
|Al Manar Public School|| Secretary  
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|S.T.U|| State Vice President
|S.T.U|| State Vice President
|-
|-
|Officers Forum,TCC Employees union,Udyogamandal||President
|Officers Forum,TCC Employees union, Udyogamandal||President
|-
|-
|Traco Employees Organisation,Thiruvalla||Chairperson
|Traco Employees Organisation, Thiruvalla||Chairperson
|-
|-
|Binani Zinc Workers Federation General||Secretary
|Binani Zinc Workers Federation General||Secretary
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=== Achievements ===
=== 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.
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 cover all districts of [[Kerala]] as listed below.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+New Bridges in each District(2011-2016)
|+New Bridges in each District (2011-2016)
! District !! No. of Bridges !!District !! No. of Bridges
! District !! No. of Bridges !!District !! No. of Bridges
|-
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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>
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 was 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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== Awards ==
== 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 many accolades for his exemplary development works as Minister. {{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Name of Award !! Awarder
! Name of Award !! Awarder
|-
|-
| Best Minister in Kerala State Cabinet 2012.|| Deccarn Chronicle(English Daily).
| Best Minister in Kerala State Cabinet 2012.|| Deccan Chronicle (English Daily).
|-
|-
| Best Minister of 2013.|| Keli Kerala.
| Best Minister of 2013.|| Keli Kerala.
|-
|-
| Minister of Excellence Award|| Internationsl Road Federation,USA.  
| Minister of Excellence Award|| International Road Federation, USA.  
|-
|-
| Global Road Achievement Award 2015|| Indo American Press Club.
| Global Road Achievement Award 2015|| Indo American Press Club.
|-
|-
| Kerala Ratna Puraskaram.|| Keraleeyam U.K Chapter of Global Kerala initiative.
| Kerala Ratna Puraskaram.|| Keraleeyam U.K. Chapter of Global Kerala initiative.
|-
|-
| Palakkad development Award.|| Palakkad Development Samithy.
| Palakkad development Award.|| Palakkad Development Samithy.
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=== Palarivattom Flyover Scam ===
=== Palarivattom Flyover Scam ===
* 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>
* 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) are 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 &#124; 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 &#124; Thiruvananthapuram News|website=The Times of India|date=2020-03-01|access-date=2020-12-25}}</ref>
* 9 March 2020: The Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted raids the residence of V K Ebrahim Kunju in Kochi.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-09|title=Vigilance and anti-corruption bureau raid Kerala former minister Ibrahim Kunju's house|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/vigilance-and-anti-corruption-bureau-raid-kerala-former-minister-ibrahim-kunjus-house-812149.html|access-date=2020-10-18|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Tremendous pressure on Vigilance to prevent arrest of Ebrahim Kunju|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/feb/20/tremendous-pressure-on-vigilance-to-prevent-arrest-of-ebrahim-kunju-2105951.html|access-date=2020-10-19|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
* 9 March 2020: The Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted raids at the residence of V K Ebrahim Kunju in Kochi.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-09|title=Vigilance and anti-corruption bureau raid Kerala former minister Ibrahim Kunju's house|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/vigilance-and-anti-corruption-bureau-raid-kerala-former-minister-ibrahim-kunjus-house-812149.html|access-date=2020-10-18|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Tremendous pressure on Vigilance to prevent arrest of Ebrahim Kunju|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/feb/20/tremendous-pressure-on-vigilance-to-prevent-arrest-of-ebrahim-kunju-2105951.html|access-date=2020-10-19|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


==== Money Laundering ====
==== Money Laundering ====


* 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&nbsp;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"/>
* 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&nbsp;crores into the bank accounts of IUML's mouthpiece ''[[Chandrika (newspaper)|Chandrika]]'' when high-value currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 were banned by the central government in November 2016.<ref name="indianexpress"/>
* 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&nbsp;lakh to withdraw the complaint.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Money laundering case: Ebrahim Kunju offered Rs 5&nbsp;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>
* 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&nbsp;lakh to withdraw the complaint.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Money laundering case: Ebrahim Kunju offered Rs 5&nbsp;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>


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