E. T. Muhammed Basheer

E. T. Muhammed Basheer is an Indian politician and social worker currently serving as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing the Malappuram constituency in Kerala. A long-standing member of the Indian Union Muslim League, he previously served as the Minister for Education in the Kerala government from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2006. During his tenure as Education Minister, he was instrumental in establishing several universities and promoting self-financing colleges. Basheer began his political career through the Muslim Students Federation and has been a prominent figure in Kerala politics for decades, with a strong background in trade union leadership and educational reform.