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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

Bharat Bandh: Kerala Cong leader rides bullock cart, takes scooter to son's engagement

September 10, 2018 5:37 pm

In Kerala, the clarion call for a bandh has been supported by the LDF as well. The CPM, CPI and other allied Left parties conducted their own agitations in different areas.

'Rahul's emergence checked BJP move to be force in Kerala'

November 24, 2017 10:26 pm

The Congress leader also claimed that BJP's 'fading image' was helping UDF gather more support from the majority community.

Kerala hartal highlights: Resistance necessary but common people shouldn't be affected, say locals

October 16, 2017 4:19 pm

Kerala hartal LIVE updates: All shops except medical stores are closed in Kochi. While the metro is functioning, only a thin crowd can be seen on the station.

Amit Shah can lose weight by walking through Kerala: Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala

October 05, 2017 9:03 pm

"Amit Shah should remember this is Kerala, not Gujarat. If he tries to foment violence here, the people of the state will stand together to fight against him," said Ramesh Chennithala.

Congress flays Kerala government move to clear former minister EP Jayarajan

September 20, 2017 6:49 pm

Criticising the government move, Ramesh Chennithala said the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau was giving a clean chit to E P Jayarajan in a case where CPI-M itself had found him guilty and removed from the post of Industries Minister.

Malayalam actress abduction case: Congress says it is bungled up by Kerala Police

June 27, 2017 5:36 pm

Former Home Minister and present Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala has blamed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for the lack of outcome of the case. Chennithala is responding to Malayalam superstar Dileep who has been accused on being involved in the abduction.

Interview-Ramesh Chennithala: 'We will ban liquor in 10 yrs. Women favour our policy'

May 02, 2016 6:26 am

Part of the anti-Oommen Chandy group in the party, Chennithala is considered to be a front-runner for the post of CM if the UDF manages to secure a majority in the May 16 election.

Kerala Elections: Will file complaint with EC against Achuthanandan, says Ramesh Chennithala

April 27, 2016 4:35 pm

Achuthanandan had alleged that there were 31 cases pending against Chandy in the Apex Court and 136 corruption cases against 18 UDF ministers.

Bar bribery case: Charges against two more Kerala ministers

February 02, 2016 2:42 am

Ramesh, working president of Kerala Bar Hotel Owners Association, told the media that he had paid Rs 2 crore to Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and Rs 25 lakh to Health Minister V S Sivakumar.

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