K. M. Shaji

K. M. Shaji is an Indian politician from Kerala affiliated with the Indian Union Muslim League. He is a former Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly and has served as the President of the Muslim Youth League in Kerala.

Known for his active role in state politics and public debates, he has been associated with organisational leadership within the party.

As of 2026, his victory from Vengara on the IUML ticket with 95,863 votes and a margin of 30,325 secured a strong mandate for the party in the constituency.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 06:51:33 PM [IST]

K. M. Shaji Biography

K. M. Shaji was born on 22 December 1971 in Kaniyambetta, Kerala. He began his public life through student leadership roles and later moved into local governance and youth politics.

He served as President of the Muslim Youth League (Kerala) and became an important organisational leader within the Indian Union Muslim League, holding positions such as secretariat member and parliamentary party treasurer.

He entered legislative politics by winning the Kerala Assembly election from Azhikode constituency in 2011 and was re-elected in 2016, establishing himself as a key IUML leader in Kannur district.

In 2018, his election was challenged, and he was disqualified by the Kerala High Court, though the Supreme Court later stayed the disqualification, allowing him to continue in office.

In the 2021 Kerala Assembly election, he contested from Azhikode but lost to CPI(M) candidate K. V. Sumesh, marking a setback in his electoral career.

In the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, he contested from Vengara as the IUML candidate and secured 95,863 votes. He defeated his nearest rival by 30,325 votes, delivering a clear win and entering the Kerala Legislative Assembly.

K. M. Shaji Personal Life

Full Name	K. M. Shaji
Date of Birth	22 Dec 1971 (Age 54)
Place of Birth	Wayanad
Party Name	Indian Union Muslim League
Education
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	K. M. Beeran Kutty
Mother's Name	P. C. Aysha Kutty
Spouse's Name	K. M. Asha
Spouse's Profession	Homemaker

K. M. Shaji Net Worth

Net Worth

₹61.68 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹70.28 LAKHS

Liabilities

₹8.6 LAKHS

Interesting Facts about K. M. Shaji

His first victory from azeekode was one of the lowest victory margin (493 votes)in 2011 assembly election.
He was disqualified as an MLA by the High Court Kerala for communalising the 2016 assembly in Azhikode.
He appealed against the verdict in supreme court, court stayed the verdict.

Political Timeline of K. M. Shaji

2026 May: Won Vengara for IUML with 95,863 votes, prevailing by 30,325 votes.
2026: Contesting the Kerala Assembly election from the Vengara Assembly constituency, representing the Indian Union Muslim League.
2021: Contested from Azhikode and lost the election.
2018: He was disqualified as an MLA by the High Court Kerala on 9 November 2018 for communalising the 2016 assembly election held in the Azhikode assembly constituency. He appealed against the verdict in supreme court, court stayed the verdict.
2016: He re elected from azhikode. he beats cpm candidate mv nikesh kumar by 2287 votes
2011: He elected to kerala legislature assembly from azhikode. he defeats cpm candidate m. prakashan master by 493 votes
2006: He contested in the 2006 general assembly election from Eravipuram constituency in Kollam and lost to a.a. aziz of rsp

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