E. T. Mohammed Basheer
E. T. Mohammed Basheer (born 1 July 1946) is an Indian politician and social worker who serves as the Member of Parliament from Ponnani Parliament Constituency of the Indian state Kerala.[1]
E. T. Mohammed Basheer | |
|---|---|
E. T. Mohammed Basheer (2019) | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 31 May 2009 | |
| Preceded by | E. Ahamed |
| Constituency | Ponnani, Kerala |
| Leader, Indian Union Muslim League, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 1 February 2017 | |
| Preceded by | E. Ahamed |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 2004–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Nalakath Soopy |
| Succeeded by | M. A. Baby |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Preceded by | K. Chandrasekharan |
| Succeeded by | P. J. Joseph |
| Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1991–2006 | |
| Constituency | Tirur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1946 Malappuram, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Political party | Indian Union Muslim League |
| Spouse | Rukhiya Basheer |
| Children | 3 sons and 1 daughter |
| Website | mpofficeponnani |
Basheer was first elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1985. He served as the Kerala state Education Minister (1991–96 and 2001–06) under K. Karunakaran, A. K. Antony and Oommen Chandy.[2] He has been a member of Parliament from 2009 (three terms, 2009, 2014 and 2019).[2]
Basheer is the National Organising Secretary and Kerala State Party Secretary of Indian Union Muslim League. He also leads the League in Lok Sabha (the Lower House).
Life and career edit
Baheer was born on 1 July 1946 to E. T. Moosakutty and Fathima at Mapram, Vazhakkad, in present-day Malappuram District.[3] He entered politics through Muslim Students Federation (M. S. F.), the student wing of Indian Union Muslim League.[3]
He later served as the Kondotty Mandalam Committee President, Malappuram District Committee Secretary and State Secretariat Member of Indian Union Muslim League.[3]
He is married to Rukhiya Basheer.[1]
Political career edit
Basheer actively engaged in trade union field and became Kerala State Secretary of Swatantra Thozhilali Union (S. T. U).[3] He also worked as president of various trade unions affiliated to S. T. U. in industrial firms like:
- Mavoor Gwalior Rayons[3]
- Malabar Cements, Palakkad, Edarikode Textiles[3]
- Kerala Electrical and Allied, Kundara[3]
- Malabar Spinning Mills, Kozhikode[3]
- Modern Spinning Mills, Kozhikode[3]
- Steel Complex, Kozhikode[3]
- K. S. D. C. Kuttipuram [3]
He was also Member in Kerala Agricultural University Senate, Kerala State Orphanage Control Board and Industries Relationship Committee.[3]
As Minister for Education (1991–96 and 2001–06) edit
As Minister for Education, Basheer was instrumental in promoting the concept of Self-financing Colleges.[3]
- Introduction of Grading System at the Secondary and Higher Secondary Levels.[1]
- Establishment of Kannur University, Sanskrit University, Kaladi & National University of Advanced Legal Studies at Kochi.[1]
- Expansion of information technology enabled education and the inclusion of information technology as a part of curriculum in Secondary Level.[1]
- Implemented special package for the education and social upliftment of the physically and mentally handicapped children.[1]
Committee Membership edit
Member of Legislative Assembly edit
| Constituency | Election | Tenure | Assembly | Position | Chief Minister |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peringalam | 1985 (by-election) | 1985–87 | 7th KLA | Government | K. Karunakaran (1982–87) |
| Tirur | 1991 | 1991–96 | 9th KLA | Government | K. Karunakaran (1991–95) |
| Government | A. K. Antony (1995–96) | ||||
| Tirur | 1996 | 1996–01 | 10th KLA | Opposition | E. K. Nayanar (1996–01) |
| Tirur | 2001 | 2001–06 | 11th KLA | Government | A. K. Antony (2001-04) |
| Government | Oommen Chandy (2004–06) |
Minister in different Kerala ministries edit
| Election | Ruling Front | Term | Chief Minister | Portfolio | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 (9th KLA) | U. D. F. (1991–96) | 1991–95 | K. Karunakaran | Education | 1991–95 |
| 1995–96 | A. K. Antony | Education | 1995–96 | ||
| 2001 (11 KLA) | U. D. F. (2001–06) | 2004–06 | Oommen Chandy | Education | 2004–06 |
Member of Parliament edit
| Alliance | Constituency | Election | House | Tenure | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Progressive Alliance (U. P. A.) | Ponnani | 2009 | 15th House | 2009–14 | Government |
| Ponnani | 2014 | 16th House | 2014–19 | Opposition | |
| Ponnani | 2019 | 17th House | 2019–present | Opposition |
References edit
External links edit
- Official Website (MP Office Ponnani)
- Loksabha MP Biodata
- Kerala Assembly