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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

Ramesh Chennithala writes to Sonia Gandhi: ‘Feel humiliated’

May 29, 2021 7:45 am

An upset Ramesh Chennithala has written to party president Sonia Gandhi and stated that he felt “humiliated” by the way the party's central leadership handled the matter, arguing that a senior leader like him does not deserve such a treatment.

Kin of Kerala woman killed in rocket strike in Israel, still in shock

May 12, 2021 9:53 pm

"The death of Soumya, a mother, reminded him of the Israeli boy Mosses, who was orphaned in the terrorist attack in Mumbai, in 2008." said Ron Malka

Kerala Assembly election result 2021 highlights: LDF under Pinarayi Vijayan set to return to power again

May 03, 2021 12:35 am

Kerala Election Results 2021 highlights: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the LDF is expected to finish between 95 and 100 seats, eclipsing its 2016 tally of 91 seats.

Kerala Opposition leader releases list of 4.34 lakh bogus voters, says more details to follow

April 01, 2021 12:08 am

Earlier, the Election Commission had conducted a prima facie examination into alleged discrepancies in the voters’ list for the Assembly election and it was ascertained that the same person had emerged in the list multiple times with different addresses.

Ramesh Chennithala interview: 'BJP wants 6-7 seats in Kerala, CPM needs power. They have come together for this'

April 01, 2021 10:25 pm

Ramesh Chennithala, Leader of Opposition in Kerala, speaks to The Indian Express ahead of the Assembly elections on April 6.

Explained: The A to I of PC Chacko leaving Congress

March 16, 2021 12:32 pm

P C Chacko quit the Congress on Wednesday claiming allocation of seats was done only on the basis of groups in Kerala. The allegations of factionalism in the state Congress are not new, nor is Chacko the only one to make them.

Chennithala accuses Kerala CM Vijayan of violating poll code

March 11, 2021 2:39 pm

Chennithala, in his letter, requested the CEO, Teeka Ram Meena to "prohibit" Vijayan from making statements and announcements on government initiatives and policies.

Kerala Assembly polls: Days after LDF, opposition UDF releases campaign slogan

March 04, 2021 12:38 am

The Congress-led alliance’s Kerala election campaign slogan is “nadu nannakan UDF (to get state better, UDF)”.

Cong planning nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices: Chennithala

February 12, 2021 3:15 pm

The Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, who is leading the 'Aiswarya Kerala Yatra' to prepare the ground for Congress-led UDF ahead of the Assembly polls, urged the centre and state governments to lower the excise duty on diesel and petrol to ease the burden on the people.

Ahead of Kerala polls, UDF promises Nyay scheme, no-bill hospitals

January 14, 2021 1:14 am

The UDF released the draft ahead of the LDF government presenting the budget on Friday. The state government is expected to fatten the existing money-transfer welfare schemes or bring new measures to woo voters.

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