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== Life and Family == | == Life and Family == | ||
V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was born at | 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 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 | 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"/> | ||
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 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> | ||
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 organization in Kerala.<ref name="niyamasabha"/> | ||
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== Minister of Public Works == | == 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. | ||
=== 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 | 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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== Cancer Diagnosis== | == Cancer Diagnosis== | ||
V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer and | 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> | ||
== 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 with many accolades for his exemplary development works as Minister. {{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} | ||
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