P K Kunhalikutty

P K Kunhalikutty is a senior politician and a prominent leader in Kerala's political landscape. Born on 1 June 1951 in Oorakam, Malappuram district, he is the son of Mohammed Haji and Fathimakkutty. He holds a B.Com degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management.

His political journey began through student activism, and he entered local governance at a young age, becoming Chairman of the Malappuram Municipality in 1980 at the age of 29. With a political career spanning over five decades, he has served multiple terms in the Kerala Legislative Assembly and the Lok Sabha, holding several key ministerial portfolios, including Industries, Information Technology, Social Welfare, Haj and Wakf, and Mining and Geology.

He has played a significant role in Kerala's industrial and economic development. His areas of responsibility have also included commerce, startups, textiles and digital initiatives, reflecting his continued involvement in the state's governance and development.