Arimbra Bapu
Kodithodi Ahamed alias Bappu (1 May 1936 – 4 July 2014)[1] popularly known as Arimbra Bappu (Malayalam: അരിമ്പ്ര ബാപ്പു) or Bappu (Malayalam: ബാപ്പു) was an Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) politician from the state of Kerala, India. He was the first president of Morayur Gram panchayat from 1969 to 1995, as he was elected continuously, sometimes without opposition. He avoided politics after he had a brain stroke, up to the second stroke, which caused his death on 4 July 2014. Several times the party called on him to be the state minister and MLA; he rejected the opportunities. He worked with many well known politicians of the IUML, such as C. H. Mohammed Koya and Chakeri Ahammed Kutty), and with the Panakkad Thangal. He was instrumental in raising party membership in Eranad. He served many capacities in the party and the government.[2]
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| Born | 1 May 1936 Arimbra, Morayur, British India |
| Died | 4 July 2014 (aged 78) Arimbra, Morayur, Malappuram Kerala, India |
| Political party | Indian Union Muslim League |
| Spouse | Ummu Ayshumma |
| Children | 2 sons (Abdulatheef and Shamsuhheen) and 2 daughters (Suhra and Haseena) |
| Residence(s) | Manjerithodi House, Arimbra, Morayur, Malappuram Kerala, India |
References
- "Thousands Pay Homage to Arimbra Bappu". EMEA College of Arts & Science. 27 August 2014. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
- http://lsgkerala.in/morayurpanchayat/history/ Archived 26 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- http://lsgkerala.in/morayurpanchayat/election-details/ex-presidents/ Archived 26 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine