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Ramesh Chennithala

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  • Born 25 May 1956
  • Age 68
  • Birth Place Mavelikkara, Travancore-Cochin, (present Day, Kerala, ), India
  • Profession Politician
  • Political Party Indian National Congress
  • In Office Leader Of The Opposition, Kerala Legislative Assembly 29 May 2016 - 20 May 2021, Minister Of Home Affairs, Government Of Kerala 1 January 2014 - 20 May 2016, Minister For Rural Development, Government Of Kerala 5 June 1986 - 25 March 1987, President Of The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee 2005-2014, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 1999-2004
  • Residence Chennithala

Ramesh Chennithala BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 27 Jan 2025
Ramesh Chennithala: A Veteran Congress Leader Ramesh Chennithala, born May 25, 1956, is a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress. His political career spans decades, marked by significant roles at both state and national levels. He served as the Leader of the Opposition in the 14th Kerala ...

Ramesh Chennithala PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Anita Ramesh ​(1986), ​
Education NSS Hindu College, Changanassery, Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram

POSITIONS HELD BY Ramesh Chennithala

Position Tenure
Member of the 11th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 13th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 9th Lok Sabha 2 December 1989 - 13 March 1991
Member of the 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly 21 May 2016 - 3 May 2021
Member of the 13th Kerala Legislative Assembly 14 May 2011 - 20 May 2016
Member of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly 3 May 2021 - Present

RAMESH CHENNITHALA NEWS

Congress needs to present a united front, step up heat on unpopular LDF govt in Kerala, says Chennithala

October 19, 2025 11:10 am

Podcast with Ramesh Chennithala: Opposition has worked well in the last five years but people want us to do more, says Congress leader in ‘Varthamanam with Liz Mathew’

Maharashtra: Under Sapkal, Cong will regain former glory, says Chennithala

February 19, 2025 1:11 am

Sapkal took charge as Maharashtra Congress president in Mumbai on Tuesday

A chief guest invite sparks buzz over changed power equations in Congress Kerala unit

January 02, 2025 8:52 pm

The invite to Ramesh Chennithala by influential Nair outfit NSS has triggered speculation about his possible return to state politics to lead the UDF, a year ahead of Assembly elections.

'We learnt a lot from Haryana... That is why the withdrawal of 80% of rebels... there is total unity, be it leaders, workers, allies': Congress Maharashtra in-charge

November 10, 2024 8:54 am

“BJP is giving seats and also candidates to Shinde’s party, forcing them to field BJP leaders. This has never happened... BJP is swallowing up its partners," says Ramesh Chennithala.

'Those who quit party repenting, Congress' aim is to return to power in state': Ramesh Chennithala

June 11, 2024 10:23 pm

Chennithala clarifies that Congress’s only aim now is to return to power in Maharashtra and it will never act as a "big brother" in a coalition. Excerpts:

Ramesh Chennithala interview: ‘Wadettiwar's statement on 26/11 was in his personal capacity... not party’s position'

May 07, 2024 8:20 am

Clarifying that party MLA Vijay Wadettiwar's statement on the killing of police official Hemant Karkare in 26/11 Mumbai attacks was in his personal capacity, Ramesh Chennithala said that the Congress does not endorse his views.

Delhi confidential: Ticket, Please

March 22, 2024 5:29 am

A detailed action plan for the next five years was discussed. The PM had highlighted the point with secretaries in various ways in past meetings too.

Ramesh Chennithala appointed chairman of Congress's Kerala LS election campaign committee

March 13, 2024 11:16 pm

Chennithala's appointment coincides with the Congress's decision to once again nominate Rahul Gandhi for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat.

Today's rulers have forgotten the concept of welfare state espoused by Mahatma: Congress' Ramesh Chennithala

January 26, 2024 2:25 pm

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said the rulers are misleading people by raising the pitch for Ram Rajya.

Congress considering new faces to contest Lok Sabha elections: Chennithala

January 23, 2024 9:49 pm

The criteria for party ticket will be ability of a candidate to win the seat, Maharashtra Congress in-charge Ramesh Chennithala said.

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