Former MLA and IUML leader T.P.M. Sahir dies
T.P.M. Sahir, a senior leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and former MLA, has passed away at the age of 83 in Kozhikode. He was a prominent figure known for his contributions to both politics and educational institutions in the Malabar region.
Why it matters
His death marks the loss of a significant regional political figure who bridged the gap between professional engineering and public service.
Former MLA and senior Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader T.P.M. Sahir, 83, passed away in Kozhikode on Saturday (July 25, 2026).
He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode due to age-related ailments.
A prominent figure in the socio-political landscape of Malabar, Sahir represented the Kozhikode-2 (now Kozhikode South) assembly segment.
An engineer by qualification holding a B.Sc. in Engineering, he seamlessly blended his professional expertise with public service, playing key organisational roles in the IUML over several decades.
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