Cherkalam Abdullah

Preceded byK. P. Kunhikannan

Succeeded byC. H. Kunhambu

ConstituencyManjeshwar Assembly constituency

Born(1942-09-15)September 15, 1942
Cherkalam, Kasaragod district, Kerala, India

Cherkalam Abdullah
Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly
In office 1987–2006
Preceded by	K. P. Kunhikannan
Succeeded by	C. H. Kunhambu
Constituency	Manjeshwar Assembly constituency
Personal details
Born	(1942-09-15)September 15, 1942 Cherkalam, Kasaragod district, Kerala, India
Died	July 27, 2018(2018-07-27) (aged 75) Kasaragod district, Kerala, India
Political party	Indian Union Muslim League
Spouse	Ayesha Cherkalam
Children	4

Cherkalam Abdullah (15 September 1942 – 27 July 2018) was an Indian politician associated with the Indian Union Muslim League. He served as a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Manjeshwar Assembly constituency from 1987 to 2006. He was elected in four consecutive terms—in 1987, 1991, 1996, and 2001.

Abdullah served as the Minister for Local Self-Governments in the United Democratic Front (UDF) government led by A. K. Antony from 2001 to 2004. He was known for his efforts in streamlining Kudumbashree-initiated projects during his tenure.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}