Meet Abdullah: The Aroor Panchayat Leader Who Balances Politics and Business
A people’s representative who still collects ration sacks; The story of ‘Pariya’ Abdullah from Aroor
Mathrubhumi English
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Abdullah, a 49-year-old panchayat member from Aroor, Kerala, continues his family's tradition of collecting and selling empty ration sacks while serving as the Chairman of the Development Standing Committee. His commitment to both his business and community exemplifies the dual roles many local leaders play.
- 01Abdullah collects empty ration sacks from over 150 shops in Aroor and Alappuzha.
- 02He won his panchayat seat with a majority of 431 votes in the recent elections.
- 03The sack collection business was started by his father 49 years ago.
- 04Abdullah provides employment to around 30 people through his peeling shed.
- 05His family actively supports him in both his business and political responsibilities.
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Abdullah, affectionately known as 'Pariya', is a 49-year-old Chairman of the Development Standing Committee in Aroor, Kerala. He has maintained his family's tradition of collecting and selling empty ration sacks, a business initiated by his father 49 years ago. Abdullah collects sacks from over 150 ration shops across Aroor and Alappuzha, personally managing the logistics of the operation. His commitment to his business did not hinder his political ambitions; he won a recent election by securing 431 votes, the highest majority in his panchayat. Alongside his business, Abdullah runs a peeling shed at home, providing jobs for around 30 people. His family, including his sons and wife, actively assist him in both the sack collection and his public duties, showcasing a strong community-oriented approach.
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Abdullah's work not only supports his family but also provides employment opportunities for many in the community, thereby contributing to the local economy.
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