P. M. Aboobacker

P. M. Abubacker (Poovanitheruvath Maliyekal Abubacker) was one of the Muslim political leaders of Kerala, India, previously a renowned journalist with the Chandrika newspaper in Kozhikode.^[1] He represented constituencies Calicut 2 (1982),^[2] Koduvally (1987),^[3] Guruvayoor (1991)^[4] in Legislative assembly of Kerala State. It was his efforts for KUWJ which brought about pensions for journalists. His political career in social service extended almost four decades.

He was a part of Thekkepuram community in Kozhikode. His wife was Smt M P Sainabi and they had four sons PM Iqbal, PM Firoz, PM Afsal, PM Mouzzammil and a daughter Shamshad Banu. He died on 17 October 1994.

Positions held

• Minister for Public Works from 25-01-1980 to 20–10–1981
• Chairman, Committee on Estimates (1991–94)
• Vice Chairman, Kerala State Financial Enterprises
• Member of the University of Calicut Senate
• Member Kerala Khadi Board
• President of mavoor Gwoliar rayons STU
• Member IUML National Executive
• Member Kerala State Muslim League High Power Committee
• Councillor, Calicut Corporation (1962–74)
• Deputy Mayor, Calicut Corporation
• State President, Indian National League
• Member of the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Kerala Legislative Assembly

Publications

• A Book on Prison Life.