2026
As of 2026, Kerala Congress (B) remains a minor regional party in Kerala with limited political influence.
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Kerala Congress (b) (KECB) Information
| Party Name | Kerala Congress (b) |
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| Founder | R. Balakrishna Pillai |
| Party Founded Date | 01 Jan 1977 |
| Party Headquarters | P. T. Chacko Smaraka Mandiram, S. S. Kovil Road, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram-695001, Kerala |
| Party President | -- |
| Parliamentary Chairperson | K. B. Ganesh Kumar |
| Political Position | Left-wing |
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Kerala Congress (b) (KECB) Timeline
As of 2026, Kerala Congress (B) remains a minor regional party in Kerala with limited political influence.
The party continued organisational continuity while remaining marginal in Kerala’s broader political landscape.
Kerala Congress (B) maintained its presence through alliance-based politics without significant independent electoral participation.
The party remained politically active at a low profile, focusing on internal organisation and regional issues.
Kerala Congress (B) continued functioning as a regional political party in Kerala with limited organisational and electoral activity.
R. Balakrishna Pillai, the founder and leader of Kerala Congress (B), passed away at the age of 86.
K. B. Ganesh Kumar assumed leadership of Kerala Congress (B), continuing its political journey in Kerala.
K. B. Ganesh Kumar resigned from his ministerial position following allegations of domestic abuse.
R. Balakrishna Pillai was convicted in a corruption case related to irregularities in the Idamalayar hydroelectric power project and sentenced to imprisonment.
K. B. Ganesh Kumar, son of R. Balakrishna Pillai, joined the UDF-led Kerala government as the Minister for Forest and Environment.
R. Balakrishna Pillai was appointed as the Minister for Electricity in K. Karunakaran\'s cabinet.
R. Balakrishna Pillai, leader of Kerala Congress (B), served in the Kerala government as Transport Minister.
Kerala Congress (B) aligned with the United Democratic Front (UDF), a coalition led by the Indian National Congress.
Kerala Congress (B) was formed by R. Balakrishna Pillai after the division in the original Kerala Congress party.
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