E. Abubacker | |
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| Born | 31 May 1952 Koduvally, Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party of India |
Erappungal Abubacker (born 31 May 1952) is an Indian politician and a founding member of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI). [1] He also founded the National Development Front (NDF) [2] He was also the chairman of the now banned Popular Front of India and Rehab India Foundation. [3] He was the state president of the organization Students Islamic Movement of India (1982); founder Member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board; [4] Managing Editor, Thejas Daily News Paper (2006), [5] Editor, India Next Hindi Magazine.
On 22 September 2022, Abubacker was one of the first PFI leaders to be arrested by the NIA in their first nationwide crackdown against the group. [1]
In November 2022, Abubacker sought an interim bail on medical grounds as he was suffering from cancer and Parkinson's disease. The High court directed the medical superintendent of Tihar jail to provide treatment to Abubacker in AIIMS Delhi. In December 2022, Abubacker had requested the Delhi High court for a house arrest on medical ground but was rejected. [6] In December 2022, the NIA reported to the high court that Abubacker's condition was "absolutely fine". [7]
References
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- ^ "thaindian.com". Archived from the original on 10 December 2008. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
- ^ "MHA Calls PFI 'Unlawful'; Bans It And 8 Associated Fronts For 5 Years After Nationwide Mega Crackdown". Outlook India. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ All India Muslim Majlis-E-Mushawarat
- ^ 'Thejas' daily launches Thrivuananthapuram edition - Oneindia News[ permanent dead link]
- ^ "HC seeks report on medical condition of former PFI chief E Abubacker". The Indian Express. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (15 December 2022). "PFI leader Abubacker doing fine, receiving treatment: NIA tells Delhi HC". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 March 2024.