P. K. Kunhalikutty
| P. K. Kunhalikutty | |
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 P. K. Kunhalikutty in 2015 | |
| Minister for Industries and Information Technology | |
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In office 23 May 2011 – 19 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Elamaram Kareem |
| Succeeded by | E. P. Jayarajan |
| Constituency | Vengara |
| Deputy Opposition Leader | |
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Assumed office 25 May 2016 | |
| Minister for Industries, IT & Social Welfare | |
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In office 2004–2005 | |
| Constituency | Kuttippuram |
| Minister for Industries, IT and Social Welfare | |
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In office 2001–2004 | |
| Constituency | Kuttippuram |
| Minister for Industries and Municipalities | |
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In office 1995–1996 | |
| Constituency | Kuttippuram |
| Minister for Industries and Social Welfare | |
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In office 1991–1995 | |
| Constituency | Kuttippuram |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
6 January 1951 Oorakam, Malappuram |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Nationality |
 India |
| Political party |
 Indian Union Muslim League |
| Spouse(s) | Smt. K. M. Kulsu |
| Children | One son and one daughter |
| Parents | Shri. Mohammed Haji and Smt. K.P.Fathimakutty |
| Residence | Panakkadu, Malappuram |
| Portfolio | Industries (including Industrial Co-operatives), Commerce, Mining and Geology, Handlooms and Textiles, Information Technology, Wakf and Haj Pilgrimage. |
| Religion | Islam |
| Website |
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P. K. Kunhalikutty (born 6 January 1951) is an Indian politician and former Minister for Industries and Information Technology in the Government of Kerala. He is a leader of Indian Union Muslim League .[1][2]
On several occasions Kunhalikutty served as minister in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He served as the Minister for "Industries" during 1991–1995 in the ministry headed by K. Karunakaran[1][2]
He was elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly from Malappuram constituency in 1982.[1][2] Currently he represents Vengara constituency from Malappuram district
Biography
P.K. Kunhalikutty, was born on 6 January 1951 at Oorakam in Malappuram District,near pannakkad as the son of Pandikkadavath Mohammed Haji and K.P. Fathima Kutty. A graduate in Commerce (B.Com.), he is also a P.G. diploma holder in Business Management.[1][2]
Entering politics through the MSF, he later became its State Treasurer. Kunhalikutty subsequently served as Chairman, Malappuram Municipality in 1980 and has had a remarkable stint also as Secretary of Kerala State Muslim League.[1][2]
Kunhalikutty became elected to MLA five times, in 1982 and 1987, contesting from Malappuram constituency, and in 1991, 1996 and 2001, from Kuttippuram constituency . He served as Minister for Industries and Social Welfare from 1991 to 1995 in the Karunakaran Ministry, Minister for Industries and Municipalities from 1995 to 1996, and Minister for Industries, IT and Social Welfare from 2001 to 2004, in the A.K. Antony Ministry and Minister for Industries, IT & Social Welfare, from 31 August 2004 to 4 January 2005 in the Oommen Chandy Ministry.[1][2]
At present he is Treasurer of National Committee of Indian Union Muslim League,and he is also the leader of the Muslim League Legislature party of Kerala. He is also serving presently as Director, Chandrika Daily and Director, Muhammed Koya International Foundation.[1][2]
Married to K.M. Kulsu, they have one son and one daughter.[1][2]