Ramesh Chennithala

Ramesh Chennithala is an Indian politician and social worker, he has had a distinguished career in public service and political leadership. Born on 25 May 1956 at Chennithala to Shri V. Ramakrishnan Nair and Smt. Devakiamma, he holds a B.A. degree and has completed his LL.B. course. He began his political journey during his school days and rose through the ranks of the Kerala Students Union (K.S.U.), serving as State Executive Member, General Secretary and President. He also served as General Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress and as the youngest Cabinet Minister holding the Rural Development portfolio in the ministry of K. Karunakaran. Elected to the Lok Sabha four times, representing Kottayam and Mavelikkara constituencies, he held several key organisational positions, including A.I.C.C. Secretary, K.P.C.C. President and Member of the Congress Working Committee. He has also contributed to parliamentary committees and various national and international social, political and youth organisations.