A. K. Saseendran

A. K. Saseendran (born 29 January 1946) is an Indian politician and senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) serving as Minister for Forests and Wildlife Protection in the Government of Kerala. He has been elected multiple times as an MLA, most recently from the Elathur Assembly constituency.

As of 2026, he continues his legislative and ministerial roles, focusing on forest conservation, wildlife protection, cooperative development, and sustainable rural policies.

By Rashmi | Thursday, February 5, 2026, 05:49:21 PM [IST]

A. K. Saseendran Biography

A. K. Saseendran was born on 29 January 1946 in Kannur district, Kerala, to A. Kunhambu and M. K. Janaki. He completed a D.A.M. course and has been active in politics since his student days. Early in life, he entered political work through the Kerala Students Union (KSU), progressing through leadership roles including district president and general secretary within student and youth bodies.

Saseendran’s career spans several decades, during which he held organisational positions within the Nationalist Congress Party and its predecessor formations. He first entered the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1980 and subsequently won elections from various constituencies including Peringalam, Edakkad, Balussery, and Elathur, demonstrating enduring electoral relevance in state politics.

In the Kerala government, Saseendran has held ministerial portfolios including Transport (2016–2017; 2018–2021) before being appointed in May 2021 as Minister for Forests and Wildlife Protection. In this role, he has overseen conservation initiatives, forest management and policies aimed at sustainable coexistence between communities and wildlife.

Saseendran has also been part of political challenges and resilience; in 2017, he resigned as Transport Minister following an allegation aired on television and later returned to ministerial office after the matter evolved.

As of 2026, he continues his work in the Kerala cabinet and legislative assembly with a focus on environmental and cooperative sector priorities.

A. K. Saseendran Personal Life

Full Name	A. K. Saseendran
Date of Birth	29 Jan 1946 (Age 80)
Place of Birth	Kannur, Kerala
Party Name	Communist Party Of India (marxist)
Education	10th Pass
Father's Name	Kunjambu
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	Anitha Krishnan N. T.
Children	1 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

A. K. Saseendran Net Worth

Net Worth

₹2.06 CRORE

ASSETS

₹2.06 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Political Timeline of A. K. Saseendran

2026: Continues as MLA (Elathur) and Minister for Forests & Wildlife, advancing conservation and cooperative initiatives.
2021: Minister for Forests and Wildlife Protection, Government of Kerala.
2018-2021: Re-appointed Minister for Transport, Government of Kerala.
2016-2017: Served as Minister for Transport, Government of Kerala.
2011: Elected MLA from Elathur.
2006: Elected MLA from Balussery.
1982: Elected MLA from Edakkad.
1980: Elected MLA from Peringalam, Kerala Legislative Assembly.
1962: Entered politics through Kerala Students Union (KSU) and youth political work.

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