P. K. Kunhalikutty

P. K. Kunhalikutty is an Indian politician from Kerala affiliated with the Indian Union Muslim League. He is a senior IUML leader and has served multiple terms as a Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly.

He has also held ministerial positions in the Kerala government and served as a Member of Parliament from Malappuram. Known for his long political career, he remains influential in state politics.

As of Mar 2026, he is contesting the upcoming Kerala Assembly election from the Malappuram constituency.

By Rashmi | Friday, March 27, 2026, 03:28:25 PM [IST]

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P. K. Kunhalikutty Personal Life
Political Timeline of P. K. Kunhalikutty
P. K. Kunhalikutty Achievements
Interesting Facts about P. K. Kunhalikutty
P. K. Kunhalikutty Early Life
P. K. Kunhalikutty Net Worth

P. K. Kunhalikutty Biography

P. K. Kunhalikutty was born on 1 June 1951 in Oorakam in present-day Kerala. He entered politics through student movements, particularly the Muslim Students Federation, the student wing of the IUML.

He began his political career early and became Chairman of Malappuram Municipality in 1980 at the age of 29, marking his rise within the Indian Union Muslim League.

He was first elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1982 and went on to be elected multiple times (eight terms between 1982 and 2021) from constituencies including Malappuram, Kuttippuram, and Vengara.

He has served as Minister for Industries and other portfolios in various Kerala governments led by K. Karunakaran, A. K. Antony, and Oommen Chandy, establishing his role in state governance.

He also served as a Member of Parliament from Malappuram (2017–2021) and currently holds key organisational roles within the IUML, including National General Secretary.

As of Mar 2026, P. K. Kunhalikutty is contesting the upcoming Kerala Assembly election from the Malappuram Assembly constituency, representing the Indian Union Muslim League and continuing his active engagement in state politics and public affairs.

P. K. Kunhalikutty Personal Life

Full Name	P. K. Kunhalikutty
Date of Birth	01 Jun 1951 (Age 74)
Place of Birth	Oorakam Melmuri, Malappuram, Kerala
Party Name	Indian Union Muslim League
Education	Graduate
Profession	Social Worker and Political Activist
Father's Name	Shri Mohamed Haji
Mother's Name	Smt. Fathimakutty
Spouse's Name	Smt. Ummul Kulza Kunhalikutty
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)

P. K. Kunhalikutty Net Worth

Net Worth

₹5.29 CRORE

ASSETS

₹5.29 CRORE

Liabilities

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Interesting Facts about P. K. Kunhalikutty

He is 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. PK Kunhalikutty got elected as MP from Malappuram constituency in the election held in 2017. He was elected to 16th Lok Sabha in a bye-election from Malappuram constituency.

Political Timeline of P. K. Kunhalikutty

2026 March: Contesting the Kerala Assembly election from Malappuram Assembly constituency, representing the Indian Union Muslim League.
2026 March: Contesting the Kerala Assembly election from Malappuram Assembly constituency representing the Indian Union Muslim League.
2017-2021: Served as Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Malappuram.
2017: Member, Standing Committee on Railways
2017: Committee on Government Assurances
2017: He was Treasurer of National Committee of Indian Union Muslim League,
2016: Deputy Leader of Opposition, Kerala Legislative Assembly
2011: Minister of Industries, Information Technology, Haj and Wakf and Mining and Geology, Govt. of Kerala
2004: Minister of Industries, Information Technology and Social Welfare, Govt. of Kerala
2001: Minister of Industries, Information Technology and Social Welfare, Govt. of Kerala
1995: Minister of Industries and Municipalities, Govt. of Kerala
1991: Minister of Industries and Social Welfare, Govt. of Kerala
1991: Leader, Kerala State Muslim League Legislature Party, Kerala Legislative Assembly (1991 - 2006 and May 2011 -April 2017)
1982: P K Kunhalikutty was a member of Kerala Legislative Assembly for seven terms (1982 - 2006, 2011 - 2016 and 2016 - April 2017)

P. K. Kunhalikutty Early Life

1980: Kunhalikutty entered politics through Muslim Students Federation (the MSF), the student wing of Indian Union Muslim League.

P. K. Kunhalikutty Achievements

He entered politics as a student under the umbrella of MSF (Muslim Students Federation). Hev served as a State Treasurer, MSF, Secretary, Farook College Union, Chairman, Malappuram Municipality, Kerala in 1980 General Secretary, Kerala State Muslim League (2003 - 2006 & 2007 - 2011). He also Served as National Treasurer of Indian Union Muslim League. Presently he is the National General Secretary of Indian Union Muslim League

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