Kodikunnil Suresh

Kodikunnil Suresh is an Indian politician who holds significant roles within the Congress Party. He serves as a Special Invitee to the Congress Working Committee and is the Working-President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).

He has been elected eight times as a Member of Parliament from the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituency. Previously, he served as the Minister of State for Labour & Employment in the Government of India. He also holds the position of Chief Whip for the Congress Party in the Lok Sabha.

By Zainab Ashraf | Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 11:38:25 AM [IST]

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Kodikunnil Suresh Biography
Kodikunnil Suresh Personal Life
Education Qualification of Kodikunnil Suresh
Political Timeline of Kodikunnil Suresh
Kodikunnil Suresh Achievements
Interesting Facts about Kodikunnil Suresh
Kodikunnil Suresh Net Worth

Kodikunnil Suresh Biography

Kodikunnil Suresh was born on June 4, 1962, in Kodikunnil, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, to Kunjan and Thankamma P.

Beginning his political journey, Suresh was first elected to the 9th Lok Sabha in 1989. Over the years, he has been re-elected multiple times, serving continuously. He has held various important positions including membership in committees such as the Standing Committee on Rural Development, Committee on Petitions, and Committee on Estimates, among others.

In 1996, he was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha for his third term and continued to contribute through committees focusing on welfare issues and communications. His dedication led him to serve as Executive Member of the Congress Parliamentary Party in 1996.

In 2012, Suresh held the position of Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment until 2014. During his tenure, he made significant contributions to labour and welfare policies. He continued to influence policy as a member of committees like the Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament and the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Suresh's legislative career includes his recent re-election to the 18th Lok Sabha in June 2024. He remains an active member of various parliamentary committees, including the Joint Committee on the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill and the General Purposes Committee.

Suresh's commitment to welfare activities, particularly for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, is notable. He has actively participated in initiatives such as conducting medical camps and organizing job fairs for unemployed youth. His interests also extend to promoting sports and youth development through activities like organizing national youth festivals and boat races.

On a personal note, Suresh is married to Bindu Suresh and is a father of two. His dedication to public service and his community is evident through his extensive legislative record and his advocacy for social and economic justice for marginalized communities in India. His net worth stands at Rs 1,53,12,324.

Kodikunnil Suresh Personal Life

Full Name	Kodikunnil Suresh
Date of Birth	04 Jun 1962 (Age 63)
Place of Birth	Kodikunnil, Distt. Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Graduate
Profession	Political and Social Worker
Father's Name	Kunjan
Mother's Name	Thankamma
Spouse's Name	Bindhu Suresh
Spouse's Profession	Homemaker
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)

Kodikunnil Suresh Net Worth

Net Worth

₹1.44 CRORE

ASSETS

₹1.53 CRORE

Liabilities

₹8.81 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Kodikunnil Suresh

Kodikunnil Suresh studied L.L.B. from Govt. Law College in Thiruvananthapuram in 1989.

Interesting Facts about Kodikunnil Suresh

His victory in the 2009 parliamentary election was nullified by the Kerala High Court over the allegation that his caste certificate was fake, and that he was a Christian. This verdict was later reversed by the Supreme Court. He also serves as the Union Minister of labor in the Government of Kerala.

Political Timeline of Kodikunnil Suresh

2024 : He was re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from the Mavelikkara seat under the banner of the INC.
2022 : Member, Joint Committee on the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill.
2019 : Since May 2019, Kodikunnil Suresh has continued his parliamentary service, being re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha for his seventh term. From June 25, 2019, he has been a member of the Panel of Chairpersons in the Lok Sabha. Since September 13, 2019, he has also served on the Standing Committee on Railways. Additionally, starting October 9, 2019, he has been a member of the Committee of Privileges. From November 21, 2019, onwards, he has been a member of the General Purposes Committee, Lok Sabha, contributing to the general administration and functioning of the House.
2018 : On December 17, 2018, he was appointed as a member of the National Monitoring Committee for the Education of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Persons with Disabilities. Concurrently, he served as a member of the National Shipping Board, contributing to maritime policy and development.
2015 : He has held significant roles in Parliament, including membership on the National Shipping Board, contributing to maritime policy and oversight. From May 25, 2015, to May 25, 2019, he served as a member of the National Monitoring Committee for the Education of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Persons With Disabilities.
2014 : He was re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha to serve a sixth term. He has been actively involved in various parliamentary roles. He served as a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, contributing to health policy discussions. Additionally, he was a member of the Standing Committee on Labour, addressing labour-related issues. From September 1, 2014, to May 25, 2019, he served on the Committee on Petitions, handling public grievances and petitions submitted to Parliament.
2011 : Chairman, Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament.
2010 : Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
2009 : Subsequently, he was re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha from Mavelikkara and has since served as the Secretary of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP). His parliamentary duties included membership on the Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament starting September 23, 2009, and the Standing Committee on Rural Development from August 31, 2009, to 2012. Additionally, he contributed as a member of the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from August 6, 2009, to 2010, focusing on their welfare issues. Also, he served as a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Railways from 2009 to 2012.
1999 : He re-claimed the Andoor seat in 13th Lok Sabha. He lost the bid to the seat in the following elections to Chengara Surendran of CPI. He has served on several significant parliamentary committees, including the Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme, the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, the Committee on Estimates, and the Committee on Papers Laid on the Table. He was also a member of the Standing Committee on Food, Civil Supplies and Public Distribution, contributing to discussions and decisions crucial to these sectors. His roles reflect his active participation in legislative processes and policymaking concerning local development, transport, culture, estimates, and food distribution matters.
1998 : He lost the 1998 elections to Chengara Surendran of CPI.
1996 : He retained his seat in the 11th Lok Sabha by defeating P.K.Raghavan of CPI. He held multiple roles during his tenure, including membership in the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Human Resource Development. He also served on the Standing Committee on Petroleum and Fertilizers, and the Railway Convention Committee, and was a member of the All India Congress Committee (A.I.C.C.) and the Pradesh Congress Committee (P.C.C.) in Kerala. Additionally, he contributed as the General Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress (I.Y.C.), showcasing his broad involvement in policy-making and party organization within the Congress framework.
1991 : He was re-elected to 10th Lok Sabha to serve a second term in Andoor. From 1991 to 1996, he served as a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Communications. During this time, he was actively involved in various parliamentary committees, including the Committee on Papers Laid on the Table, the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the Estimates Committee, and the Standing Committee on Communications.
1989 : He was elected to the 9th Lok Sabha from the Andoor constituency in Kerala. He served as a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Labour and Welfare from 1989 to 1991.

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