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{{short description|Indian politician}}
{{Short description|Indian politician (1952–2026)}}
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| name                = Ebrahim Kunju
| name                = Ebrahim Kunju
| office1            = [[Oommen Chandy Ministry Term 2|Minister]] for [[Department of Public Works (Kerala)|Public Works]]
| office1            = [[Oommen Chandy Ministry Term 2|Minister]] of [[Department of Public Works (Kerala)|Public Works]]
| term_start1        = 18 May 2011
| term_start1        = 18 May 2011
| term_end1          = 20 May 2016
| term_end1          = 20 May 2016
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| children            = Adv.Abdul Gafoor, Abbas, Anwar
| children            = Adv.Abdul Gafoor, Abbas, Anwar
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| birth_date          = {{birth date|1952|5|20|df=y}}
| birth_place        = Cherayam, Kalamaserry, Ernakulam, Kerala
| birth_place        = Kongorpilly, [[Aluva]], Travancore–Cochin, India
| residence          = Crescent Gardens, Aluva
| death_date          = {{death date and age|2026|1|6|1952|5|20|df=y}}
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| death_place        = [[Ernakulam]], Kerala, India
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| residence          = Crescent Gardens, Aluva, Kerala, India
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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>


== Life and Family ==
'''V. K. Ebrahim Kunju''' (20 May 1952 – 6 January 2026) was an Indian politician, who was the [[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 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>
 
== Background ==
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 was Nadeera and they had three children Adv. Abdul Gafoor, Abbas and Anoob.<ref name="niyamasabha2"/> He qualified 10th standard in schooling.<ref name="myneta"/> His son V E Abdul Gafoor contested from Kalamassery Constituency to the [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]] in the 2021 polls.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kunju omitted. Son Gafoor is the 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 career ==
== 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"/>
Ebrahimkunju was the Minister for Industry and Social Welfare in the previous UDF Ministry. He entered politics through the [[Muslim Students Federation (I. U. M. L.)|Muslim Students Federation]] and the [[Muslim Youth League]]. He served as the chairman and chief executive of Forest Industries (Travancore) Ltd.<ref name="niyamasabha"/>


He was elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly in 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016 elections.<ref name="niyamasabha2"/> In [[2006 Kerala Legislative Assembly election]], V. K. Ebrahim Kunju represented Mattancherry constituency after defeating [[M. C. Josephine|M C Josephine]] of CPI(M). In [[2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election]], Ebrahim Kunju represented [[Kalamassery]] assembly constituency.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ernakulam (Kerala) Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Winner, Runner-Up, Live Counting on Election Commission of India ECI at eciresults.nic.in|url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/ernakulam-lok-sabha-election-results/|access-date=2020-10-18|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
He was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in the 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016 elections.<ref name="niyamasabha2"/> In the [[2006 Kerala Legislative Assembly election]], V. K. Ebrahim Kunju represented Mattancherry constituency after defeating [[M. C. Josephine|M C Josephine]] of the CPI(M). In the [[2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election]], Ebrahim Kunju represented [[Kalamassery]] assembly constituency.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ernakulam (Kerala) Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Winner, Runner-Up, Live Counting on Election Commission of India ECI at eciresults.nic.in|url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/ernakulam-lok-sabha-election-results/|access-date=2020-10-18|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</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>
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 the [[ice cream parlour sex scandal]], V. K.Ebrahim Kunju was chosen to represent the 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|access-date=18 October 2020|archive-date=14 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814235820/https://kerala.gov.in/history-of-kerala-legislature|url-status=dead}}</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 organizations in Kerala.<ref name="niyamasabha"/>
In addition to his legislative responsibilities, V. K. Ebrahim Kunju worked in various organizations in Kerala.<ref name="niyamasabha"/>
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== Minister of Public Works ==
=== Minister of Public Works ===
Ebrahimkunju 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.
==== 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 Ebrahimkunju.<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.
=== 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 cover 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 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>
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==
== Illness and death ==
Ebrahimkunju was diagnosed with [[multiple myeloma]] in November 2020 and underwent chemotherapy. As per medical reports he needed further treatment. Doctors added that he had serious health issues and required 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}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</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 underwent 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>
Ebrahimkunju died at Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi, on 6 January 2026, at the age of 73. He had been undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, heart failure and chronic kidney disease before his death. He had been admitted to hospital on 4 January following health-related complications, according to hospital authorities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=V.K. Ebrahim Kunju, IUML leader and former Kerala Minister, passes away |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vk-ebrahim-kunju-iuml-leader-and-former-kerala-minister-passes-away/article70477566.ece|date=2025-01-06|website=The Hindu|language=en}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
V. K. Ebrahim Kunju was awarded many accolades for his exemplary development works as Minister. {{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
Ebrahimkunju was awarded many accolades for his exemplary development works as Minister. {{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
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== Controversies ==
== Controversies ==


=== 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) 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>
* Ebrahimkunju was the 12th minister in the [[second Oommen Chandy ministry]] (2011–16) to be charged with graft by the [[Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Kerala|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 ([[Enforcement Directorate|ED]]) and Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau ([[Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Kerala|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|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|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 [[Kerala Public Works Department|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 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>
* 9 March 2020: The [[Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Kerala|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 ====


* 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"/>
==== Money laundering ====
* 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>
* 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 was accused of depositing Rs&nbsp;10&nbsp;crores into the bank accounts of IUML's mouthpiece ''[[Chandrika (newspaper)|Chandrika]]'' when high-value currency notes of Rs&nbsp;500 and Rs&nbsp;1000 were banned by the central government in November 2016.<ref name="indianexpress"/>
* 29 May 2020: [[Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Kerala|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&nbsp;5&nbsp;lakh to withdraw the complaint.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Money laundering case: Ebrahim Kunju offered Rs&nbsp;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>


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>
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|date=26 February 2021 |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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Ebrahim Kunju
Minister of Public Works
In office
18 May 2011 – 20 May 2016
Preceded byM. Vijayakumar
Succeeded byG. Sudhakaran
Minister for Industries and Social Welfare
In office
2005–2006
Preceded byP. K. Kunhalikutty
Succeeded byElamaram Kareem
Member of Legislative Assembly
In office
2011–2021
ConstituencyKalamassery (State Assembly constituency)
In office
2001–2011
ConstituencyMattancherry
Personal details
Born(1952-05-20)20 May 1952
Kongorpilly, Aluva, Travancore–Cochin, India
Died6 January 2026(2026-01-06) (aged 73)
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Political partyIndian Union Muslim League
ChildrenAdv.Abdul Gafoor, Abbas, Anwar
ResidenceCrescent Gardens, Aluva, Kerala, India

V. K. Ebrahim Kunju (20 May 1952 – 6 January 2026) was an Indian politician, who was the Minister for Public Works of the Government of Kerala. He represented the Kalamassery constituency in Kerala from 2011 to 2021.[1]

Background[edit | edit source]

V. K. Ebrahim Kunju was born at Kongorpilly, Aluva on 20 May 1952, to V. U. Khader and Chithumma.[2] His wife was Nadeera and they had three children Adv. Abdul Gafoor, Abbas and Anoob.[3] He qualified 10th standard in schooling.[2] His son V E Abdul Gafoor contested from Kalamassery Constituency to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in the 2021 polls.[4]

Political career[edit | edit source]

Ebrahimkunju was the Minister for Industry and Social Welfare in the previous UDF Ministry. He entered politics through the Muslim Students Federation and the Muslim Youth League. He served as the chairman and chief executive of Forest Industries (Travancore) Ltd.[1]

He was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in the 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016 elections.[3] In the 2006 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, V. K. Ebrahim Kunju represented Mattancherry constituency after defeating M C Josephine of the CPI(M). In the 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, Ebrahim Kunju represented Kalamassery assembly constituency.[5]

Following the resignation of Muslim League leader, P.K. Kunhalikutty the then Minister for Industries on 4 January 2005, after the ice cream parlour sex scandal, V. K.Ebrahim Kunju was chosen to represent the party inside the UDF cabinet. Subsequently, he assumed office on 6 January 2005 as the Minister for Industries and Social Welfare.[6] He became the Minister for Public Works from 23 May 2011 to 20 May 2016 in the second Oommen Chandy ministry.[3]

In addition to his legislative responsibilities, V. K. Ebrahim Kunju worked in various organizations in Kerala.[1]

Name of Organization Designation
Kerala Muslim Educational Associations (KMEA) Vice President
CH Mohammed Koya College of Engineering and Technology, Edathala Chairman
Swathanthra Thozhilali union (STU), Eloor industrial Area Chairman
Technical Employees Association TELK, Angamaly Chairperson
Traco cables Staff and Workers Organisation, Irumpanam Chairperson
KEL Employees Union, mamala Chairperson
TCC Employees union, Udyogamandal Chairperson
Thiruvalla Sugars Union Chairperson
Cochin university of Science and Technology Syndicate Member
Goshree islands Development Authority (G.I.D.A) member Executive Committee
Al Manar Public School Secretary
S.T.U State Vice President
Officers Forum, TCC Employees union, Udyogamandal President
Traco Employees Organisation, Thiruvalla Chairperson
Binani Zinc Workers Federation General Secretary
G.T.N Workers Association Chairperson
District Board of the Kerala Grandhasala Sanghom, Ernakulam District Development Council.
Committee on Government Assurances (constituted on 25 January 2019) Chairman[7]

Minister of Public Works[edit | edit source]

Ebrahimkunju 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.

Achievements[edit | edit source]

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 Ebrahimkunju.[8] Such huge development works are unprecedented and cover all districts of Kerala as listed below.

New Bridges in each District (2011–2016)
District No. of Bridges District No. of Bridges
Trivandrum 9 Kollam 16
Pathanamthitta 17 Alapuzha 16
Kottayam 10 Ernakulam 28
Idukki 17 Trissur 9
Palakkad 12 Wayanad 9
Kozhikode 24 Kannur 20
Malappuram 20 kasaragod 16

A number of State Highways were constructed including all regions of the state under Second Chandy ministry, and the final decision to widen the National highways of the state to 45 m was taken in 2014.[9]

Illness and death[edit | edit source]

Ebrahimkunju was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in November 2020 and underwent chemotherapy. As per medical reports he needed further treatment. Doctors added that he had serious health issues and required continuous medical care.[10][11]

Ebrahimkunju died at Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi, on 6 January 2026, at the age of 73. He had been undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, heart failure and chronic kidney disease before his death. He had been admitted to hospital on 4 January following health-related complications, according to hospital authorities.[12]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Ebrahimkunju was awarded many accolades for his exemplary development works as Minister. [citation needed]

Name of Award Awarder
Best Minister in Kerala State Cabinet 2012. Deccan Chronicle (English Daily).
Best Minister of 2013. Keli Kerala.
Minister of Excellence Award International Road Federation, USA.
Global Road Achievement Award 2015 Indo American Press Club.
Kerala Ratna Puraskaram. Keraleeyam U.K. Chapter of Global Kerala initiative.
Palakkad development Award. Palakkad Development Samithy.

Controversies[edit | edit source]

Palarivattom Flyover scam[edit | edit source]

Money laundering[edit | edit source]

  • 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.[22][23][24] He was 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.[22]
  • 29 May 2020: Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau interrogated V K Ebrahim Kunju in connection with money laundering case.[23][25][26] He entered into controversy after he offered Gireesh Babu, the complainant Rs 5 lakh to withdraw the complaint.[27][28]

Assembly polls in Kerala will be held on 6 April as declared by Election Commission.[29] Vigilance probe team plans to submit chargesheet before Kerala Assembly Polls.[30]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Members - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "V.K.Ebrahim Kunju(ML):Constituency- KALAMASSERY(ERNAKULAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "V. K. EBRAHIM KUNJU" (PDF). Niyamasabha. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "Kunju omitted. Son Gafoor is the UDF pick in Kalamassery". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  5. ↑ "Ernakulam (Kerala) Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Winner, Runner-Up, Live Counting on Election Commission of India ECI at eciresults.nic.in". The Indian Express. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  6. ↑ "History of Kerala Legislature - 2001 Cabinet". Niyamasabha. Archived from the original on 14 August 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  7. ↑ "Committees - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  8. ↑ "Chandy challenges LDF to disclose list of bridges constructed during their tenure". Mathrubhumi name="227 Bridges". Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  9. ↑ Philip, Shaju (24 October 2014). "Kerala government finally decides to develop national highways at 45-meter width". Indian Express.
  10. ↑ "Ebrahim kunju is diagnosed with cancer". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 24 November 2020.[permanent dead link]
  11. ↑ "Medical report says Ebrahim Kunju's health weak". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  12. ↑ "V.K. Ebrahim Kunju, IUML leader and former Kerala Minister, passes away". The Hindu. 6 January 2025.
  13. ↑ "Ebrahim Kunju is 12th minister in previous UDF govt to face graft charges". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  14. ↑ "ED can continue probe against Ibrahim Kunju: Kerala HC". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  15. ↑ "Fresh probe against Ebrahim Kunju". The Hindu. 20 May 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  16. ↑ "VACB opens probe against Kunju". The Hindu. 21 May 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  17. ↑ "Palarivattom scam: Kerala Governor issues nod to prosecute MLA Ebrahim Kunju". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  18. ↑ "Palarivattom flyover scam: Kerala Governor seeks AG's advice to prosecute VK Ebrahim Kunju". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  19. ↑ "Flyover graft: VACB questions V K Ebrahim Kunju again | Thiruvananthapuram News". The Times of India. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  20. ↑ "Vigilance and anti-corruption bureau raid Kerala former minister Ibrahim Kunju's house". Deccan Herald. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  21. ↑ "Tremendous pressure on Vigilance to prevent arrest of Ebrahim Kunju". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Kerala HC asks ED to probe black money allegations against former PWD minister". The Indian Express. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Money laundering case: Vigilance questions former minister Ebrahim Kunju". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  24. ↑ "Enforcement Directorate books former Kerala minister Ebrahim Kunju for money laundering". The News Minute. 20 March 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  25. ↑ ANI. "ED, Vigilance can continue probe against ex-PWD Minister Ebrahim Kunju: Kerala HC". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  26. ↑ "Notice served on Ibrahim Kunju for interrogation". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  27. ↑ "Money laundering case: Ebrahim Kunju offered Rs 5 lakh to withdraw plaint, alleges complainant". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  28. ↑ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Ebrahim Kunju offered money to withdraw black money case, alleges complainant". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  29. ↑ "Kerala Assembly Elections to Be Held on April 6, Declares EC". news18. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  30. ↑ "Probe team to submit charge sheet before polls". news18. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
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