Kumbakudi Sudhakaran (born 7 June 1948) is an Indian politician[3] and president of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC). He was also the former Cabinet Minister in the Government of Kerala. He is currently serving as Member of Parliament (MP), Lok Sabha from Kannur, Kerala and member of Parliamentary Standing Committees on Rural Development and Welfare of OBCs. He represents the Indian National Congress Party. He was also a four-term member in the Kerala Legislative Assembly and represented the Kannur constituency from 1996 to 2009.[4] He was elected as MP of Kannur constituency in 2019 Indian general election and 2024 Indian general election.[5][6]
Kumbakudi Sudhakaran | |
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| President, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| Assumed office 16 June 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mullappally Ramachandran |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 23 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | P. K. Sreemathy |
| Constituency | Kannur |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Preceded by | A. P. Abdullakutty |
| Succeeded by | P. K. Sreemathy |
| Constituency | Kannur |
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1996–2009 | |
| Preceded by | N. Ramakrishnan |
| Succeeded by | A. P. Abdullakutty |
| Constituency | Kannur |
| Minister for Forest, Government of Kerala | |
| In office 17 May 2001 – 29 August 2004 | |
| Preceded by | C. K. Nanu |
| Succeeded by | K. P. Viswanathan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1948 Malabar District, Madras State, India (present day Kannur, Kerala, India) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | K. Smitha |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | Government Brennen College, Thalassery |
| Occupation | Politician |
Personal life
K. Sudhakaran was born on 7 June 1948 in a small village called Nadal in Kannur district. Shri V. Ramunni and Smt. K. Madhavi are his parents. He completed M.A., LL.B. and also graduated in B.A. in History from Government Brennen College, Thalassery.[7]
Political timeline
- 2024 : Elected to 18th Lok Sabha from Kannur where he defeated M. V. Jayarajan of CPIM by a margin of 1,08,982 votes.
- 2019 : Elected to 17th Lok Sabha from Kannur where he defeated P.K.Sreemathy of CPIM by a margin of 94,559 votes.
- 2009 : Elected to 15th Lok Sabha from Kannur where he defeated K. K. Rajesh of CPIM by a margin of 43151 votes.
- 2009 : Member, Committee on Public Accounts and Member, Committee on Commerce.
- 2001-2004 : Minister of Forest and Wildlife, Government of Kerala.
- 2001 : Minister, Forest, and Sports, Govt. of Kerala.
- 1992 : Member, Kerala Legislative Assembly, 1992–2009 in Kannur constituency.
Controversies
He was arrested by the Kerala Police as part of the investigation in a cheating case and was released as per the interim bail order of the Kerala High Court in June 2023.[8][9][10]
References
- ^ "K Sudhakaran(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- KANNUR(KERALA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". www.myneta.info.
- ^ "Members - Kerala Legislature". niyamasabha.org.
- ^ "About K Sudhakaran". Daily News and Analysis. 4 October 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ^ "കേരളത്തിൽ കോൺഗ്രസിനെ നയിക്കാൻ കെ.സുധാകരൻ; ഫോൺ വിളിച്ച് രാഹുൽ".
- ^ "Kannur Election Result 2019: K Sudhakaran won". The Times of India. 24 May 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Poll verdict: Sudhakaran's victory lap in CPM fortresses of Kannur". Mathrubhumi. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "ഭൂതകാലം സുധാമയം!"-മാധ്യമം ദിനപത്രം 2012 ഞായർ 8
- ^ "Congress Kerala chief K Sudhakaran held in cheating case involving conman Monson Mavunkal". The Indian Express. Express News Service. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Congress chief Sudhakaran arrested in fraud case, released on bail". Malayala Manorama. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "KPCC Chief K. Sudhakaran arrested, released on bail in cheating case". The Hindu. THE HINDU BUREAU. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.