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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
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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 |
RAMESH CHENNITHALA NEWS
Kerala: Left sympathisers got ‘backdoor’ entry to govt jobs, says opposition
January 13, 2021 3:30 am
Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala said that Kerala Chalachithra Academy director Kamal, in a letter to state Cultural Affairs Minister A K Balan, has recommended that four party sympathisers be made permanent staff at the academy to “maintain the Left nature of the academy”.
Bar bribery case: Ahead of local polls, Kerala govt moves to probe Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala
November 22, 2020 10:02 am
The decision came after a liquor baron, Biju Ramesh, recently alleged that he had bribed Chennithala, K Babu and V S Sivakumar during the tenure of the Oommen Chandy government.
Kerala: Oppn leader Chennithala tenders apology over insensitive remark in rape case
September 09, 2020 5:52 pm
In a Facebook post, Ramesh Chennithala said "even though my words were misinterpreted out of context, I would like to make sure that it should not cause even the slightest difficulty in the minds of women."
Kerala Congress leader sparks row with remarks on rape, minister seeks apology
September 09, 2020 2:25 am
While the remark triggered a flood of protest on social media, Shailaja demanded an apology. “Those insulting women would not be tolerated in the health department,” she stated. State women’s panel chief M C Josephine also tweeted her demand for an apology.
Won't allow privatisation of Thiruvananthapuram airport: Kerala all-party meet reaches consensus
August 20, 2020 10:55 pm
Barring the BJP, all parties in the state have urged the Union Cabinet to revoke the decision to lease out the Thiruvananthapuram airport to the Adani group.
Ramesh Chennithala is the 'sarsanghchalak' within Congress: Kerala CPM secretary
July 31, 2020 3:16 pm
"Chennithala is the son of an RSS sympathiser and it's no surprise that Janmabhumi (mouthpiece of the RSS in Kerala) advocated for him. He dons the uniform of RSS workers in Kerala, better than them," said Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.
Don’t share Covid-19 details as it spreads panic: Kerala oppn to govt
March 14, 2020 3:49 am
"News about coronavirus cases should not be revealed in this manner, on a daily basis. What is required is confidence building measures,” Chennithala said.
CAG report: Opposition seeks CBI probe against Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
February 20, 2020 9:35 am
Last week, the CAG report found that the state police diverted funds for strengthening infrastructure for anti-Maoist activities to meet the luxury requirements of senior officials.
Kerala student stabbing case: UDF delegation meets Governor once again seeking intervention
July 19, 2019 4:08 pm
This is the second time in four days that the UDF delegation is meeting the governor on the issue.
Opposition UDF tears media circular; stages walkout from Kerala Assembly
December 06, 2018 5:01 pm
Demanding a discussion and withdrawal of the circular, the Opposition tore away copies of the order of the home department and walked out.
