Elamaram Kareem
| Elamaram Kareem | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Minister Industries & Commerce | |
| In office 2006–2011 | |
| Preceded by | V. K. Ebrahimkunju |
| Succeeded by | P. K. Kunhalikutty |
| Constituency | Beypore, Kozhikode |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1953 Elamaram, Malappuram, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Residence | Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram |
Elamaram Kareem (born 1 July 1953) is an Indian politician, trade unionist, and a member of Communist Party of India (Marxist). He was the Minister for Industries & Commerce in the Left Democratic Front government under V. S. Achuthanandan from 2006-2011.[1] He represents the Beypore constituency in Kozhikode district in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.[2]
Career
Born on 1 July 1953 at Elamaram in Malappuram district, Kareem began his career as an employee at Gwalior Rayons, Mavoor in Calicut. He became a trade union member and later the leader of Gwalior Rayons trade union. He took part in the efforts to re-open the Mavoor factory when it was shut down in 1985. He was instrumental in organizing the tile industry as well as its revival activities across Kerala.[3]
See also
- List of Kerala ministers
References
- ↑ "Twelfth Kerala Legislative Assembly". Kerala Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
- ↑ "Members of Legislative Assempbly". Government of Kerala. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ↑ "Elamaram Kareem". Government of Kerala. Retrieved 20 December 2009.