N. Samsudheen
N. Samsudheen | |
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 Samsudheen in 2026 | |
| Minister for General Education and Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala | |
| Assumed office 18 May 2026 | |
| Governor | Rajendra Arlekar |
| Chief minister | V.D. Satheesan |
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| Preceded by |
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| Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 14 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Baby |
| Constituency | Mannarkkad (State Assembly constituency) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 May 1969 |
| Party | Indian Union Muslim League |
| Spouse | Rafitha K. P. |
| Children | Shaharzad |
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N. Samsudheen is an Indian politician serving as the Minister for General Education and Minority Welfare in the Government of Kerala.[2][3]He has represented Mannarkkad in the Kerala Legislative Assembly since 2011 and is currently a member of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly.[4][5] He is a member of the Indian Union Muslim League.[6]
Biography
N. Samsudheen was born in Paravanna, Tirur, Kerala, India on 31 May 1969 to Mohammed Kutty and Mariyakutty. He attended the Govt. High School Paravanna and holds B.Com. degree from Thunchan Memorial Government College, M.Com. degree from Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College and LL.B. degree from Government Law College, Kozhikode. He was successively elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Mannarkkad (State Assembly constituency) in 2011, 2016 ,2021 and 2026 elections.
| Year | Constituency | Closest Rival | Majority
(Votes) |
Won/Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mannarkkad | V. Chamunni (CPI) | 8270 | Won |
| 2016 | Mannarkkad | K.P. Suresh Raj (CPI) | 12325 | Won |
| 2021 | Mannarkkad | K.P. Suresh Raj (CPI) | 5870 | Won |
| 2026 | Mannarkkad | Manzil Aboobacker (CPI) | 25903 | Won |
References
- ↑ http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/cmin-new.htm Kerala Council of Ministers
- ↑ "Cabinet Ministers - Government of Kerala". kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Textbooks to be distributed before June 1, says Minister". The Hindu. 23 May 2026. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ↑ "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in. Archived from the original on 5 May 2026. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ "IndiaVotes AC Summary: Mannarkad 2011". IndiaVotes. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Muslim League eyes five ministerial posts in government; Kunhalikutty, Basheer, Shamsudheen to become ministers". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 26 June 2026.