I. C. Balakrishnan, born on 24 May 1963 in Wayanad district, Kerala, entered public life through local political activity and grassroots engagement within the Congress party. His early involvement was rooted in organisational work and community-level representation, particularly in rural and tribal areas of the district.
He entered the Kerala Legislative Assembly for the first time in 2011 after winning the Sulthan Bathery constituency. His electoral success established him as a prominent Congress leader in Wayanad, and he went on to retain the seat in subsequent elections, reflecting sustained voter support.
During his legislative career, Balakrishnan has participated in Assembly proceedings, debates, and constituency-related initiatives, with attention to development, welfare, and regional infrastructure concerns. He has remained aligned with party activities at the state level while continuing to focus on constituency service.
Following his third consecutive electoral victory in 2021, he continued his legislative responsibilities and constituency engagement.
As of 2026, I. C. Balakrishnan serves as a senior Congress MLA from Wayanad, contributing through legislative work, party coordination, and constituency representation rather than executive office.
| Full Name | I. C. Balakrishnan |
| Date of Birth | 25 May 1975 (Age 50) |
| Place of Birth | Kerala |
| Party Name | Indian National Congress |
| Education | 8th Pass |
| Father's Name | Chanthu |
| Mother's Name | Lakshmi |
| Spouse's Name | Lakshmi |
| Spouse's Profession | Housewife |
| Children | 3 Daughter(s) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Website | NA |
Disclaimer:The information provided on this page is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://sansad.in/ls, https://sansad.in/rs, https://pib.gov.in/, https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/ and the official websites of state assemblies respectively. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy, comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of the content. The data presented here has been compiled without consideration of the objectives or opinions of individuals who may access it.