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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

‘Forget past, stand united, reach out to workers & focus on polls’: Ramesh Chennithala

January 16, 2024 4:22 pm

Ramesh Chennithala spelled out his objective to strengthen the party organisation at grassroots level and maintained that despite the split in its allies Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party, the Congress won’t act like a big brother, and instead everyone will be treated equally.

From seat sharing to infighting, Maharashtra Cong in-charge Chennithala stares at a mammoth task

December 28, 2023 7:00 pm

Chennithala, the former Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly, is no stranger to Maharashtra Congress’ infighting.

New CWC: Ramesh Chennithala gets only foot in the door, squeezed out further in Kerala Cong

August 22, 2023 8:30 am

New CWC: Ramesh Chennithala gets only foot in the door, squeezed out further in Kerala Cong

Maharashtra Cong crisis far from over, party sends leader to take stock

February 17, 2023 6:18 pm

Congress high command reportedly worried about perceived lack of authority of state leadership, matter set to be taken up at the Raipur plenary, could lead to major changes

Accusation of nepotism in reappointing V-C: Lokayukta junks Cong leader’s plea against Kerala minister

February 04, 2022 9:52 pm

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala had sought a probe under Section 12 of Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, 1999, against Higher Education Minister R Bindu for her alleged interference in reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur University V-C.

Accusation of nepotism in reappointing V-C: Lokayukta junks Cong leader’s plea against Kerala minister

February 04, 2022 9:58 pm

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala had sought a probe under Section 12 of Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, 1999, against Higher Education Minister R Bindu for her alleged interference in reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur University V-C.

Did Kerala govt reject Governor's proposal to confer D.Litt on President, asks Chennithala

January 01, 2022 8:39 am

Referring to Khan’s statement, former Opposition leader Chennithala said the government should reveal whether the denial of D.Litt to the President was the “issue that affects the dignity of the country”.

Sidelined Ramesh Chennithala bats for one-time rival Oommen Chandy

September 04, 2021 3:50 am

The Congress new power centre in the state unit comprises AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, KPCC president K Sudhakaran and leader of opposition V D Satheesan.

New power equations in Congress Kerala unit push Chennithala to the sidelines

September 02, 2021 7:22 am

Pushing the 65-year-old former leader of opposition to the sidelines is the emergence of a new power centre in the state unit comprising AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, KPCC president K Sudhakaran and leader of opposition V D Satheesan.

Chennithala urges secular parties to join hands to fight Centre's move on cooperatives

July 11, 2021 1:02 pm

His statement comes a day after the Kerala government said that it would first try to understand the motive behind the Centre creating the Ministry of Cooperation before taking any action.

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