Kutty Ahammed Kutty (January 15, 1953 – August 11, 2024) was an Indian politician and a senior Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader. He served as the Minister for Local Government in the First Chandy ministry, the 19th Cabinet of Kerala.[1][2] He was a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 1987 to 1991 from the Tanur constituency and two times representing the Tirurangadi constituency from 1996 to 2001 and from 2001 to 2006.[3][4]
Kutty Ahammed Kutty | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Local Government | |
| In office 2004–2006 | |
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1996–2001 | |
| Constituency | Tirurangadi |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Constituency | Tanur |
| In office 1987–1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 January 1953 Malappuram, Kerala, India |
| Died | 11 August 2024 (aged 71) Tanur, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Indian Union Muslim League |
| Spouse | Jahan Ara |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life
editKutty was born on January 15, 1953, in Malappuram, Kerala. His father was K Saidalikutty Master.[5]
Political career
editKutty's involvement in politics began after he joined a trade union. He went on to become a member of the IUML state executive and served as the State Vice President of the party. He also held roles such as President of the IUML Tanur constituency, Malappuram district President of the Swathanthra Matsya Thozhilali Union, and President of the Tanur Panchayat.[1]
Kutty was first elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Tanur constituency in the 1987 by-election. He was re-elected from the Turrangadi constituency in 1996 and 2001. During Oommen Chandy’s tenure as Chief Minister from 2004 to 2006, Kutty served as a minister, handling portfolios such as Panchayats, Municipalities and Corporations, Town Planning, and Regional Development Authorities.[6]
He was also the Chairman of the Public Works Standing Committee of the Malappuram District Council and Vice President of the Malappuram District Council. Kutty also served as the IUML Malappuram district secretary and Chairman of SSM Polytechnic College in Tirur.[4]
Kutty retired from active politics after suffering serious injuries in a car accident at Chavara in February 2005.[1]
Death
editKutty passed away at his Tanur residence on August 11, 2024, at the age of 71 due to age-related health issues.[3][4] He is survived by his wife, Jahan Ara, two sons, Suhas and Sahabas Ahmed, and a daughter, Suhana.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Former Minister Kutty Ahammed Kutty passes away". The Hindu. 12 August 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Former Kerala minister Kutti Ahammad Kutti no more". Onmanorama. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ a b Newsd (11 August 2024). "Veteran IUML Leader Kutty Ahammed Kutty Passes Away at 71". Newsd.in. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ a b c SNS (11 August 2024). "Former Kerala minister Kutty Ahammed Kutty passes away at 71". The Statesman. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Former minister and Muslim League leader Kutty Ahamed Kutty passes away". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Former Kerala minister Kutti Ahammad Kutti no more". Onmanorama. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Ex-Kerala minister Kutty Ahammed Kutty passes away at 71". Muslim Mirror. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.