Anoop Jacob

Anoop Jacob, on 18 May 2026, took oath as a Cabinet Minister in the new Kerala government led by V. D. Satheesan.

He is a senior leader of the Kerala Congress (Jacob) and a prominent political figure from Ernakulam district. He has represented the Piravom Assembly constituency multiple times and is known for his strong electoral presence, constituency-focused governance approach, and role in Kerala Congress faction politics within the UDF alliance.

In the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, he won Piravom with 89,551 votes and a margin of 44,681 votes.

By Rashmi | Monday, May 18, 2026, 05:23:14 PM [IST]

Anoop Jacob Biography

Anoop Jacob is the son of veteran Kerala politician T. M. Jacob, and entered public life through the political environment shaped by his family’s long association with Kerala Congress (Jacob). He developed an early interest in politics through student and youth-level activities in Kerala.

He first entered electoral politics in 2012, when he was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Piravom constituency, marking his debut as an MLA following a by-election.

In 2016, he contested again from Piravom and lost the election, temporarily exiting the Assembly.

In 2021, he returned to the Kerala Legislative Assembly by winning the Piravom constituency once again as a Kerala Congress (Jacob) candidate under the UDF alliance.

He has since remained active in constituency-level politics in Piravom, focusing on development issues, local governance, and maintaining the party’s organisational strength in Ernakulam district.

In the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, he strengthened his position further by winning Piravom with 89,551 votes, securing a massive margin of 44,681 votes, reaffirming his dominance in the constituency.

Anoop Jacob Personal Life

Full Name	Anoop Jacob
Date of Birth	16 Dec 1977 (Age 48)
Place of Birth	Kottayam, Kerala
Party Name	Kerala Congress (jacob)
Education	L. L. B.
Father's Name	TM Jacob
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	NA
Religion	Christian
Website	NA

Anoop Jacob Net Worth

Net Worth

₹18.61 CRORE

ASSETS

₹18.73 CRORE

Liabilities

₹12 LAKHS

Political Timeline of Anoop Jacob

2026: Contested Piravom Assembly constituency and won with 89,551 votes, securing a margin of 44,681 votes.
2021: Contested Piravom Assembly constituency and won, returning to the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
2016: Contested Piravom Assembly constituency and lost the election.
2012: Contested Piravom Assembly by-election and won, entering the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
18 May 2026: Took oath as Cabinet Minister in the Kerala government led by V. D. Satheesan.

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