A. P. Unnikrishnan
A. P. Unnikrishnan | |
|---|---|
| General Secretary of Indian Union Dalit League | |
| In office 2012–2017 | |
| Malappuram District President of Indian Union Muslim League | |
| In office 2015–2020 | |
| Advisor of Khadi Board and Scheduled Caste State | |
| In office 2001–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 Vengara, Malappuram district, Kerala, India |
| Died | (aged 60) Parappanangadi, Malappuram district, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Indian Union Muslim League Dalit League |
| Spouse | Sushma |
| Occupation | Politician Social worker |
A. P. Unnikrishnan (1964 – 5 July 2024) was an Indian politician from the Indian Union Dalit League (Caste wing of the Indian Union Muslim League). He served as the General Secretary of Indian Union Dalit League[1] and as President of Malappuram District Indian Union Muslim League. He also served as the district panchayat member of Trikkalangod in Malappuram district in 2015 and 2020.[2]
Personal life[edit]
AP Unnikrishnan was born in Vengara, Malappuram District.[3]
Death and tributes[edit]
AP Unnikrishnan died of age-related disease at Karuna Cancer Centre at Palathingal near Tirurangadi. He was taken to Parappanangadi, and died there at a Karuna palliative care centre. Unnikrishnan was 60.[1]
Deputy Leader of Opposition and IUML leader P. K. Kunhalikutty reacted to Unnikrishnan's death with a condolence message.[1]
IUML state president Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, state general secretary P M A Salam among others reacted with tributes.[4]
Political views[edit]
Unnikrishnan was known as the Dalit face of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and a close associate of the Panakkad family.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Bureau, The Hindu (5 July 2024). "Muslim League leader A.P. Unnikrishnan passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Local Self Government Department | Local Self Government Department". lsgkerala.gov.in. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Desk, Web (5 July 2024). "മലപ്പുറം ജില്ലാ പഞ്ചായത്ത് മുൻ പ്രസിഡന്റ് എ.പി ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". www.mediaoneonline.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "IUML functionary Unnikrishnan dies". The Times of India. 6 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ ലേഖകൻ, മാധ്യമം (5 July 2024). "മുസ്ലിം ലീഗ് നേതാവ് എ.പി ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണൻ അന്തരിച്ചു | Madhyamam". www.madhyamam.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 8 July 2024.