V. E. Abdul Gafoor

V. E. Abdul Gafoor, on 18 May 2026, took oath as a Cabinet Minister in the new Kerala government led by V. D. Satheesan.

He is a leader of the Indian Union Muslim League from Kerala and a political figure associated with the Ernakulam district. Known for his legal background, grassroots political activities, and organisational involvement within the IUML, he has been active in constituency-level politics and public affairs for several years.

In the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, he won the Kalamassery constituency with 80,606 votes and a margin of 16,312 votes.

By Rashmi | Monday, May 18, 2026, 04:15:54 PM [IST]

V. E. Abdul Gafoor Biography

V. E. Abdul Gafoor entered public life through legal practice and political activities associated with the Indian Union Muslim League in Kerala. His early political involvement focused on grassroots outreach, public interaction, and organisational coordination within the party structure.

In 2010, he expanded his role in IUML organisational affairs through constituency-level programmes and political mobilisation activities in Ernakulam district. Through legal advocacy, welfare initiatives, and active public engagement, he strengthened his visibility within regional politics.

Between 2015 and 2025, Abdul Gafoor remained actively involved in UDF political activities, constituency outreach programmes, and issue-based campaigns in Kalamassery and surrounding areas. His grassroots engagement and organisational work helped him emerge as a recognised IUML leader in the constituency.

Ahead of the 2026 Assembly election, he intensified constituency-level political engagement by focusing on public interaction, welfare initiatives, and campaign coordination under the United Democratic Front alliance.

In the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, V. E. Abdul Gafoor won the Kalamassery constituency with 80,606 votes, securing a victory by 16,312 votes and marking an important electoral win for the IUML-led UDF alliance.

On 18 May 2026, V. E. Abdul Gafoor was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister in the new Kerala government following the UDF’s return to power.

V. E. Abdul Gafoor Personal Life

Full Name	V. E. Abdul Gafoor
Place of Birth	Kerala
Party Name	Indian Union Muslim League
Education	L. L. B.
Father's Name	VK Ebrahim Kunju
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	NA
Religion	Islam
Website	NA

V. E. Abdul Gafoor Net Worth

Net Worth

₹6.4 CRORE

ASSETS

₹8.82 CRORE

Liabilities

₹2.42 CRORE

Political Timeline of V. E. Abdul Gafoor

2026: Contested the Kalamassery Assembly constituency again as IUML candidate and won, securing 80,606 votes with a margin of 16,312 votes.
2021: Contested the Kalamassery Assembly constituency as an Indian Union Muslim League candidate and won, securing approximately 61,805 votes and defeating CPI(M) candidate P. Rajeeve.
18 May 2026: Took oath as Cabinet Minister in the Kerala government led by V. D. Satheesan.

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