P. K. Abdu Rabb

P.K. Abdu Rabb
പി.കെ.അബ്ദു റബ്ബ്‍
Ministry of Education, Kerala
In office
May 18, 2011  May 19, 2016
Preceded by M A Baby
Succeeded by C. Raveendranath
Personal details
Born (1948-05-15) May 15, 1948
Parappanangadi, Malappuram
Political party Indian Union Muslim League
Website Official website

P. K. Abdu Rabb was the Minister for Education of the Government of Kerala. He represents the Tirurangadi constituency of Malappuram district in Kerala

Early life

Abdu Rabb was born to K. Avukader Kutty Naha, the All-India Muslim League leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, and Kunhibiriyam Umma. He gained a master's degree in English Literature.[1]

Political career

Abdu Rabb was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1996 and 2001 from Tanur Constituency and in 2006 from Manjeri Constituency of Malappuram district. He won in the Tirurangadi Constituency for Kerala Assembly Election 2011. He became part of the Oommen Chandi-lead Ministry and was Education Minister.

Controversies

Green controversy

He issued instructions that female teachers must wear green blouses while attending functions. He experimented with "green boards" in Malappuram, asserting that such boards are the international norm.[2] This caused opposition from other parties.

See also

See also

References

  1. http://www.ceo.kerala.gov.in/pdf/affidavit/GE2011/43_2.pdf
  2. "Green boards for Kerala schools". The Telegraph.
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