V.K. Ebrahim Kunju (1952-2026) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	20/05/1952
Age	73 years (died on 06, Jan, 2026)
Birthplace	Kongorpilly, Aluva, Cochin, India
Date of Death	06/01/2026

Latest News about V.K. Ebrahim Kunju

06/01/2026

Senior IUML leader and former Kerala Minister for Public Works V.K. Ebrahim Kunju died in Kochi on 6 January 2026 after prolonged treatment for multiple myeloma, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. Hospital authorities said he died at VPS Lakeshore Hospital at around 3:40 p.m., and he was 73 years old.

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Bio/Wiki

Other Names	Ebrahim Kunju V. K. Ibrahim Kunju V.K. Ebrahimkunju Valiyaparambil Khader Ebrahim Kunju
Known For	Being senior leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and serving as Kerala Minister for Public Works (2011-2016)

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Salt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualification	S.S.L.C. (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

Personal Life

Religion	Islam

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Father	V. U. Khader
Mother	Chithumma
Siblings	V.K. Beeran
Spouse	Nadeera
Children	Advocate V.E. Abdul Gafoor (politician) V.E. Abbas V.E. Anoob

Career

Political Party	Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)
Political Journey	Entered politics through the Muslim Students Federation (MSF) in the early 1970s. Became an active leader of the Muslim Youth League and IUML in Ernakulam district in the 1980s. Served as Ernakulam district secretary/president of the Indian Union Muslim League in the 1990s. Elected MLA from Mattancherry for the first time in 2001. Served as Kerala Minister for Industries and Social Welfare from 2005 to 2006. Re-elected as MLA from Mattancherry in 2006. Elected MLA from Kalamassery in 2011 and re-elected in 2016, serving as Kerala Minister for Public Works during 2011-2016. Served as IUML state vice-president and senior party leader from 2016 to 2026. Served as Secretary/General Secretary of Muslim League District Committee, Ernakulam for 25 years and as President for 5 years.
Awards, Honours, Achievements	Best Minister in Kerala State Cabinet 2012 by Deccan Chronicle. Best Minister of 2013 by Keli Kerala. Minister of Excellence Award by International Road Federation, USA. Global Road Achievement Award 2015 by Indo American Press Club. Kerala Ratna Puraskaram by Keraleeyam U.K. Chapter. Palakkad Development Award by Palakkad Development Samithy.
Constituencies Represented	Mattancherry (2001, 2006) Kalamassery (2011, 2016)
Ministerial Positions	Minister for Industries and Social Welfare (06/01/2005 - 12/05/2006) Minister for Public Works (23/05/2011 - 20/05/2016)
Other Positions	Chairman, Forest Industries (Travancore) Limited (1993-1996) Director, Cochin International Airport Limited Syndicate Member, Cochin University of Science and Technology Member, Executive Committee of Greater Cochin Development Authority (G.C.D.A.) Secretary, Al Manar Public School State Vice-President, S.T.U. Member, Kerala State Muslim League Secretariat Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances in 14th KLA

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.facebook.com/Ebrahimkunjuvk/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/Ebrahimkunju
Twitter	https://x.com/ebrahimkunjuvk

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. V.K. Ebrahim Kunju was a significant political figure in Kerala for over forty years, rising through the ranks of the IUML.
2. Before embarking on his political journey, he was the chairman and chief executive of Forest Industries (Travancore) Ltd.
3. He was first elected in 2001 from Mattancherry and was the last MLA elected from there before constituency dissolution.
4. His tenure as Minister for Public Works saw the construction of 227 bridges worth Rs. 1600 crore across Kerala.
5. Kunju's political influence extended beyond his constituency as he played a vital role in expanding the IUML's reach.
6. He was the last MLA elected from Mattancherry before the constituency was dissolved following delimitation.
7. He was an editor of the daily newspaper Eeyugam published from Aluva.
8. He battled multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, for a prolonged period before his death.
9. His son V.E. Abdul Gafoor followed his father's footsteps into politics.
10. He started his career as an employee of Binani Zinc Limited in Aluva before entering state politics.
11. He was arrested by Vigilance in connection with the Palakkad Bridge corruption case.
12. He achieved the feat of completing 100 bridges in 400 days during his tenure as PWD Minister.

V.K. Ebrahim Kunju Politician Indian Kongorpilly, Aluva, Cochin, India