IUML's Kunhalikutty resigns from Lok Sabha

February 04, 2021 19:08

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader P K Kunhalikutty has resigned from Lok Sabha, ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala.

He represented the Malappuram constituency in Kerala in the House.

"Speaker Om Birla has accepted the resignation of Kunhalikutty, an MP from Kerala, with effect from February 3," said Meenakshi Lekhi, who was presiding over the House, on Thursday.

Though Lekhi did not give any reason for his resignation, there is speculation Kunhalikutty might contest the upcoming elections in Kerala.

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