Roji M. John

Roji M. John, 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 Indian National Congress from Kerala and a prominent political figure from Ernakulam district. Known for his active role in student and youth politics, he emerged as one of the younger Congress faces in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He has represented the Angamaly constituency and is recognised for his organisational involvement and constituency-level engagement.

In the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, he won Angamaly with 78,331 votes and a margin of 37,008 votes.

By Rashmi | Monday, May 18, 2026, 01:42:03 PM [IST]

Roji M. John Biography

Roji M. John was born on 20 May 1984 in Thirumeni, Kannur district, Kerala. He pursued higher education at Sacred Heart College, Thevara, later studying at the University of Hyderabad and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. His political journey began through student activism and involvement with the Kerala Students Union (KSU).

In 2001, he was elected chairman of Sacred Heart College, Thevara, marking his early rise in student politics. He later became active in JNU politics, serving in various NSUI organisational roles, including JNU NSUI secretary in 2006 and vice president in 2008.

In 2009, Roji M. John was appointed a member of the Central Election Authority of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI). His growing prominence in student politics led to his appointment as National Vice President of NSUI in 2011, where he handled organisational elections and unit management across several states.

In 2014, he was elected National President of NSUI, becoming the first person chosen through the internal election process introduced by Rahul Gandhi. His tenure significantly increased his national-level visibility within the Congress party.

In 2016, Roji M. John was elected MLA from the Angamaly Assembly constituency, defeating veteran CPI(M) leader Jose Thettayil. He was re-elected in 2021, strengthening his political base in Ernakulam district through constituency development activities and organisational involvement within the Indian National Congress.

In 2022, he was appointed Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), expanding his role within the national party structure. Between 2022 and 2025, he continued active involvement in Kerala politics, youth engagement, and UDF campaign activities.

In the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, Roji M. John won the Angamaly constituency with 78,331 votes, securing victory by a margin of 37,008 votes and extending his legislative career.

On 18 May 2026, Roji M. John was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister in the new Kerala government following the UDF’s return to power.

Roji M. John Personal Life

Full Name	Roji M. John
Date of Birth	20 May 1984 (Age 42)
Place of Birth	Kannur, Kerala
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	M. Phil
Father's Name	M. V. John
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	Lipsy
Religion	Christian
Website	NA

Roji M. John Net Worth

Net Worth

₹1.57 CRORE

ASSETS

₹1.77 CRORE

Liabilities

₹19.94 LAKHS

Political Timeline of Roji M. John

2026: Won the Angamaly Assembly constituency with 78,331 votes and a 37,008-vote margin.
2021-2025: Continued active involvement in Congress organisational and constituency-level politics in Ernakulam district.
2016: Re-elected from the Angamaly Assembly constituency.
2011: Elected MLA from Angamaly for the first time.
2008: Became State General Secretary of the Kerala Students Union (KSU).
18 May 2026: Took oath as Cabinet Minister in the Kerala government led by V. D. Satheesan.

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