K. C. Venugopal

K.‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ C. Venugopal is a highly experienced Indian politician from Kerala and a well-known leader of the Indian National Congress. Besides, he is a Member of the Rajya Sabha and is holding the office of General Secretary (Organisation) of the AICC.

He was formerly the MP of Alappuzha in the Lok Sabha and is considered one of the most important strategists of the party at the national ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌level.

By Rashmi | Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 12:27:39 PM [IST]

K. C. Venugopal Biography

K.‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ C. Venugopal was brought up in Alappuzha, Kerala. After graduating from college, he jumped right into the next phase of his political journey by working with empowered student activists and climbing up the ranks of KSU, from which he drove the politics of the Congress party. His initial exposure to public life involves deeply rooted campus politics and youth mobilisation.

After he was a prominent youth leader of the Congress in Kerala, Venugopal was also President of the Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress. His transition to mainstream electoral politics in the late 1990s was successful due to his organisational skills and the ability to connect with the masses.

Venugopal first became a member of Parliament after the 2009 Lok Sabha election, in which he was the winner in Alappuzha. He was once again successful in the 2014 elections and thus became one of the most important Congress personalities of coastal Kerala. As a Member of Parliament, he was actively involved in welfare activities related to fishermen, the development of the coast, social justice, and giving central assistance to Kerala.

In 2019, he took charge as General Secretary (Organisation) of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and became the most influential organisational leader of the party at the national level. In 2022, he moved to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan after the polls.

Up to 2025, he is still holding a key position in the party’s strategy at the national level, managing the electoral process, and guiding organisational ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌restructuring.

K. C. Venugopal Personal Life

Full Name	K. C. Venugopal
Date of Birth	04 Feb 1963 (Age 63)
Place of Birth	Kandonthar, Distt. Kannur (Kerala)
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Social Worker
Father's Name	Shri Kunjikrishnan Nambi
Mother's Name	Smt. Janaki Amma
Spouse's Name	Smt. Asha Venugopal
Spouse's Profession	ASST. PROF V T M N.S.S COLLEGE DHANUVACHAPURAM
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)

K. C. Venugopal Net Worth

Net Worth

₹1.24 CRORE

ASSETS

₹1.29 CRORE

Liabilities

₹4.56 LAKHS

Interesting Facts about K. C. Venugopal

Primarily an agriculturalist, He also holds a PG in Mathematics.

Political Timeline of K. C. Venugopal

2025: Serving as Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress national organiser.
2024: Continued as Congress General Secretary (Organisation) during the General Elections.
2022: Elected as a Member of the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan.
2019: Appointed General Secretary (Organisation), AICC.
2014: He was re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha to serve a second term.
2012: He served as the Union Minister of State, Ministry of Power and the Union Minister of State, Ministry of Civil Aviation.
2009: He was elected to 15th Lok Sabha from Alappuzha in Kerala.
2004: He has inducted as a Cabinet Minister in the Govt. of Kerala the position he served till 2006.
1996: He served as the Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly for three terms until 2009.

K. C. Venugopal Latest News & Updates

K. C. Venugopal Leads Congress Strategy in Goa and Demands Probe into Ram Mandir Donations
AICC General Secretary K. C. Venugopal visited Goa on 5 July 2026 to lead crucial strategy sessions. He met senior Congress leaders to review local organization and prepare for the 2027 elections. The visit aims to unite different factions and resolve internal party disagreements.Separately, Venugopal wrote to the Prime Minister on 2 July 2026 regarding alleged financial issues with Ram Mandir donations. He requested a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the matter. He also recently filed a privilege notice against the Defence Minister for allegedly misleading Parliament about soldier casualties.
KC Venugopal Reviews Congress Strategies in West Bengal and Assam Following Polls
AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal visited West Bengal on 30 June 2026 to evaluate the party's performance after recent elections. He met with district presidents and senior leaders in Kolkata to discuss organisational expansion and future political strategy.The senior leader also plans to visit Assam on 1 July 2026 for similar reviews. He aims to rejuvenate party workers and outline a roadmap for recovery. These visits focus on strengthening grassroots networks and preparing for upcoming local body polls.
K. C. Venugopal Urges Prime Minister to Withdraw New NGO Funding Rules
On 27 June 2026, Congress leader K. C. Venugopal wrote to Prime Minister Modi demanding the withdrawal of new foreign funding rules for NGOs. He claimed these changes are meant to intimidate and control social welfare groups for political benefit.Venugopal expressed concern that the updated regulations act as a systemic assault on civil society. He argued that the strict requirements would stop local organisations from responding quickly to emergencies. He called for a dialogue to support independent groups.

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