Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Former Kerala Minister V K Ebrahim Kunju Passes Away
V K Ebrahim Kunju, a former minister in Kerala, India, has passed away at the age of 73.
He was a leader in the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and served as a minister twice.
He died while being treated for serious health problems in a hospital in Kochi.
His body will be displayed for the public to pay their respects, and he will be buried on Wednesday.
He is survived by his wife and three sons.
V K Ebrahim Kunju, former PWD Minister of Kerala and senior IUML leader, passed away at 73.
He died while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, kidney issues, and heart ailments in Kochi.
Kunju served as a minister twice, first entering the Kerala Assembly in 2001 and later winning in 2011 and 2016.
He served as Public Works Minister in the Oommen Chandy-led UDF government from 2011 to 2016.
His body will be kept at Najath Public School in Kalamassery for public viewing, with burial on Wednesday at Alangad Juma Masjid cemetery.
- Who
- V K Ebrahim Kunju, former PWD Minister of Kerala and senior IUML leader
- What
- Passed away at the age of 73
- When
- Tuesday (date not specified)
- Where
- Private hospital in Kochi, Kerala
- Why
- Undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, kidney issues, and heart ailments
- Name
- V K Ebrahim Kunju
- Age
- 73
- Cause of Death
- Multiple myeloma, kidney issues, heart ailments
- Political Party
- Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)
- Last Held Position
- Public Works Minister of Kerala
- Burial Location
- Alangad Juma Masjid cemetery
- Survivors
- Wife Nadeera, three sons: V. E. Abdul Gafur, E. Abbas, V. E. Anoob
