P. M. Aboobacker

P. M. Abubacker was one of the Muslim political leaders of Kerala, India, previously a renowned journalist with the Chandrika newspaper in Kozhikode. He represented constituencies Calicut 2, Koduvally, Guruvayoor in Legislative assembly of Kerala State. It was his efforts for KUWJ which brought about pensions for journalists. His political career in social service extended almost four decades.
He was a part of Thekkepuram community in Kozhikode. His wife was Smt M P Sainabi and they had four sons PM Iqbal, PM Firoz, PM Afsal, PM Mouzzammil and a daughter Shamshad Banu. He died on 17 October 1994.

Positions held

Minister for Public Works from 25-01-1980 to 20–10–1981
Chairman, Committee on Estimates
Vice Chairman, Kerala State Financial Enterprises
Member of the University of Calicut Senate
Member Kerala Khadi Board
President of mavoor Gwoliar rayons STU
Member IUML National Executive
Member Kerala State Muslim League High Power Committee
Councillor, Calicut Corporation
Deputy Mayor, Calicut Corporation
State President, Indian National League
Member of the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Kerala Legislative Assembly

Publications

''A Book on Prison Life.''