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M. P. Abdussamad Samadani

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) · Ponnani, Kerala

Age: 65
Terms served: 3
Declared assets: —
Education: PhD from JNU
Before politics: Scholar / Orator

Background

A highly educated scholar and orator proficient in multiple languages. Served in the Rajya Sabha for two terms (1994-2006) before entering the Lok Sabha.

Electoral History

Won2024Ponnani (Lok Sabha) · IUML
Won2021Malappuram (Lok Sabha by-election) · IUML
Won2011Kottakkal (Assembly) · IUML

Promise Tracker

0 fulfilled · 0 broken · 6 in progress · 0 unverified

AI Research Note: Promise statuses are researched by AI using publicly available information — news articles, PRS India (prsindia.org), Sansad.in parliamentary records, party manifestos, and government press releases. Last updated July 2, 2026. Data may be incomplete or subject to change.

Protection of minority rights and opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Minority Rights · From party manifesto · Source: IUML 2024 Manifesto
IUML continues to oppose CAA in Parliament; Abdussamad Samadani has been vocal on minority rights protection in Parliament sessions.
In Progress
Strengthening federalism and state rights against centralization.
Federalism · From party manifesto · Source: IUML 2024 Manifesto
Federalism issues are being raised by IUML in Parliament; state financial autonomy and tax devolution are ongoing debates.
In Progress
Welfare programs for expatriates and non-resident Indians from Kerala.
NRI Welfare · From party manifesto · Source: IUML 2024 Manifesto
NRI welfare programs for Ponnani's large expatriate community are being promoted; NORKA and central scheme benefits are being channeled.
In Progress
Minority Rights: Protection of minority rights and opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
General · From party manifesto · Source: IUML 2024 Manifesto
Minority rights advocacy continues; the MP has raised CAA concerns and communal harmony issues in Parliament.
In Progress
Federalism: Strengthening federalism and state rights against centralization.
General · From party manifesto · Source: IUML 2024 Manifesto
Federalism and state rights are being advocated for by IUML in Parliament; the 16th Finance Commission is expected to address revenue sharing.
In Progress
NRI Welfare: Welfare programs for expatriates and non-resident Indians from Kerala.
General · From party manifesto · Source: IUML 2024 Manifesto
NRI welfare schemes through NORKA and Loka Kerala Sabha continue to benefit Ponnani's diaspora community.
In Progress

Controversies & Record

No recorded controversies.

Sources

IUML 2024 Manifesto