V. Abdurahiman

V. Abdurahiman is an Indian politician from Kerala and a senior leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). He represents the Tanur constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly and currently serves as the Minister for Fisheries in the Government of Kerala under the Left Democratic Front (LDF).

Known for his focus on coastal development, fisheries management, and social welfare programs for fishermen communities, Abdurahiman has been active in Kerala politics for decades. He is recognized for his grassroots engagement and policy initiatives supporting marginalized coastal populations.

As of 2026, he contested on the Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket and lost after securing 81,971 votes, trailing the winning candidate by 24,137 votes.

By Rashmi | Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 05:54:04 PM [IST]

V. Abdurahiman Biography

V. Abdurahiman was born on September 15, 1963, in Kerala. He entered politics through youth and community organizations affiliated with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and gradually rose through the party ranks. His early work focused on social development and community welfare, particularly in coastal and fishing communities.

Abdurahiman was first elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Tanur constituency and has been re-elected in subsequent terms, building a strong base in Malappuram district. His legislative work emphasizes fisheries policy, coastal infrastructure, and social welfare for marginalized populations, reflecting his focus on development-driven politics.

In 2021, he was appointed as Minister for Fisheries in the second Pinarayi Vijayan ministry. In this role, he oversees sustainable fisheries management, fisher welfare schemes, and coastal development programs. He has also worked to improve marketing, infrastructure, and income security for fishing communities across Kerala.

In the 2026 election, V. Abdurahiman contested as the Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate and lost after polling 81,971 votes. He was defeated by Indian Union Muslim League candidate Kurukkoli Moideen, who secured a decisive victory with a margin of 24,137 votes.

V. Abdurahiman Personal Life

Full Name	V. Abdurahiman
Date of Birth	05 Jun 1962 (Age 63)
Place of Birth	Pookayil, Tirur
Party Name	Indian National League
Education	SSLC, Diploma
Profession	Agriculturist; Businessman
Father's Name	Muhammed Hamza
Mother's Name	Khadeeja Nediyal
Spouse's Name	Sajitha
Children	1 Son(s) 2 Daughter(s)

V. Abdurahiman Net Worth

Net Worth

₹-708.89 CRORE

ASSETS

₹17.18 CRORE

Liabilities

₹726.06 CRORE

Interesting Facts about V. Abdurahiman

V Abdhurahiman is the president of Act Tirur- a cultural organisation. This organisation helped him to win Tanur seat in 2016. He is an avid reader and interested in dramas. His cultural works are very famous in his constituency. In November 2020, Abdurahiman made an alleged anti-tribal remark during a press conference against Tirur MLA C Mammutty, inviting protests from tribal activists in Kerala.

Political Timeline of V. Abdurahiman

2026 May: Contested as Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate and lost, securing 81,971 votes.
2026 April: Contesting from Tirur constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly elections.
2022-2026: Continues as MLA and Fisheries Minister in Kerala as of 2026.
2021: He won MLA election as an independent candidate backed by CPM and got appointed as the Minister for Sports, Wakf and Haj Pilgrimage, Posts & Telegraphs, Railways in second Pinarayi cabinet
2016: In the 2016 Assembly election in Tanur, NSC’s V Abdurahiman received 64,472 votes (45.78 percent vote share) while his IUML rival Abdurahiman Randathani, managed to get 59,554 votes (42.29 percent vote share). The IUML’s vote share in the 2011 Assembly election in Tanur was 49.52 percent.
2014: In the 2014 Indian general election, he contested at Ponnani constituency as an LDF candidate and was defeated by the sitting MP e.t Muhammed Basheer. In the 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, he won from Tanur constituency as an NSC candidate.
2011: In the 2011 Assembly elections Abdurahiman Randathani of MUL won from this constituency defeating E.Jayan of CPM by a margin of 9,433 votes.

V. Abdurahiman Achievements

V Abdurahiman's victory from Tanur is the biggest achievement in Kerala politics. Tanur is a strong Muslim league fort, in 2011 IUML's Abdurahiman Randathani won the seat from 9433 votes. After 5 years V Abdhurahiman won the same seat by 4918 votes. Muslim league's former chief minister C H Mohammed Koya and other great leaders won that constituency from huge margins. Kerala never expected a surprise win by V Abdhurahiman but he changed the whole scenario.

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