Deletion of P. K. Abdul Gafoor

Comment: Just curious -- This statement {{tq|Historian M. G. S. Narayanan opined on him as "one of tallest leaders of the Muslim community to take note of economic weakness of a large section of the community and make strenuous efforts towards their progress". The Annual ''Dr. P M A Gafoor Memorial Lecture'' is held in his honour each year.}} screams notability. Can you outline what efforts on  was undertaken before listing this article for deletion
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Comment: Founder of major society, Muslim Educational Society, as attested by the sources already in the article. Has buildings and lectures named for him. ikiProject Kerala marked the article as mid importance. {{ping|Kiran Gopi}} Suggest withdrawal
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