V Muraleedharan

V Muraleedharan is a politician from Kerala and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Born on 12 December 1958, he has played a significant role in public life at both state and national levels. He served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from 2018 to 2024 and was sworn in as Union Minister on 30 May 2019. During his tenure in the Government of India, he served as Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs from 2019 to 2024. He was also appointed Government Deputy Chief Whip in the Rajya Sabha in June 2019. Muraleedharan previously served as the eighth State President of the BJP in Kerala, contributing to the party’s organisational growth in the state. In 2026, he was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Kazhakootam, further strengthening his public service career. He is widely recognised for his leadership, parliamentary experience, and commitment to public affairs.