E. T. Mohammed Basheer
Indian politician and social worker
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E. T. Mohammed Basheer (born 1 July 1946) is an Indian politician and social worker who serves as the Member of Parliament from Malappuram Parliament Constituency of the Indian state Kerala.[1]
E. T. Mohammed Basheer | |
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | M. P. Abdussamad Samadani |
| Constituency | Malappuram, Kerala |
| In office 31 May 2009 – 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | E. Ahamed |
| Succeeded by | M. P. Abdussamad Samadani |
| Constituency | Ponnani, Kerala |
| Leader, Indian Union Muslim League, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 1 February 2017 | |
| Preceded by | E. Ahamed |
| Minister for Education, Government of Kerala | |
| In office 2004–2006 | |
| Chief Minister | Oommen Chandy |
| Preceded by | Nalakath Soopy |
| Succeeded by | M. A. Baby |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Chief Minister | |
| 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 |
| Party | Indian Union Muslim League |
| Spouse | Rukhiya Basheer |
| Children | 3 sons and 1 daughter |
| Website | mpofficeponnani |
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Basheer was first elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1985. He served as a Cabinet Minister in various ministries of the Government of Kerala.[2] He served as the Minister for Education (1991–96 and 2001–06) under K. Karunakaran, A. K. Antony and Oommen Chandy.[3] He has been a member of Parliament from 2009 (three terms, 2009, 2014 and 2019).[3]
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
Basheer was born on 1 July 1946 to E. T. Moosakutty and Fathima at Mapram, Vazhakkad, in present-day Malappuram District.[4] He entered politics through Muslim Students Federation (M. S. F.), the student wing of Indian Union Muslim League.[4]
He later served as the Kondotty Mandalam Committee President, Malappuram District Committee Secretary and State Secretariat Member of Indian Union Muslim League.[4]
He is married to Rukhiya Basheer.[1]
Political career
Basheer actively engaged in trade union field and became Kerala State Secretary of Swatantra Thozhilali Union (S. T. U).[4] He also worked as president of various trade unions affiliated to S. T. U. in industrial firms like:
- Mavoor Gwalior Rayons[4]
- Malabar Cements, Palakkad, Edarikode Textiles[4]
- Kerala Electrical and Allied, Kundara[4]
- Malabar Spinning Mills, Kozhikode[4]
- Modern Spinning Mills, Kozhikode[4]
- Steel Complex, Kozhikode[4]
- K. S. D. C. Kuttipuram [4]
He was also Member in Kerala Agricultural University Senate, Kerala State Orphanage Control Board and Industries Relationship Committee.[4]
As Minister for Education (1991–96 and 2001–06)
As Minister for Education, Basheer was instrumental in promoting the concept of Self-financing Colleges.[4]
- Introduction of Grading System at the Secondary and Higher Secondary Levels.[1]
- Establishment of Kannur University, Sanskrit University, Kaladi and 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
Member of Legislative Assembly
| 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
| 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
| 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 | 2019–2024 | Opposition | |
| INDIA Alliance | Malappuram | 2024 | 18th House | 2024–present | Opposition |