T. P. Ramakrishnan

T. P. Ramakrishnan is an Indian politician and senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) from Kerala. He has played a significant role in Kerala politics through his work in cooperative development, labour welfare, and public administration.

He served as Minister for Excise and Labour in the Kerala government, focusing on labour rights, welfare schemes, and regulatory reforms.

As of April 2026, he is contesting in the Kerala Assembly elections from the Perambra constituency, continuing his electoral presence in the state.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 12:41:45 PM [IST]

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T. P. Ramakrishnan Biography
T. P. Ramakrishnan Personal Life
Political Timeline of T. P. Ramakrishnan
T. P. Ramakrishnan Achievements
Interesting Facts about T. P. Ramakrishnan
T. P. Ramakrishnan Net Worth

T. P. Ramakrishnan Biography

T. P. Ramakrishnan was born on June 15, 1950, in the Kozhikode district of Kerala. He began his political journey through student movements and later became associated with the Communist movement, eventually joining the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

He rose through the ranks of the party by actively participating in organizational and grassroots political activities, establishing himself as a key leader within the party structure in Kerala.

Ramakrishnan entered electoral politics and represented the Perambra constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He became known for his focus on labour issues, welfare schemes, and development-oriented policies.

He served as Minister for Excise and Labour from 2016 to 2021 in the Pinarayi Vijayan government, where he introduced welfare initiatives and labour protection measures.

He continues to play an important role in Kerala politics as the LDF convener and remains actively involved in party affairs and electoral strategy.

As of April 2026, he is contesting in the Kerala Assembly elections from the Perambra constituency, continuing his electoral presence in the state.

T. P. Ramakrishnan Personal Life

Full Name	T. P. Ramakrishnan
Date of Birth	15 Jun 1950 (Age 75)
Place of Birth	Nambrathkara, Kozhikode, Kerala
Party Name	Communist Party Of India (marxist)
Education	Pre University
Profession	Social Worker
Father's Name	Sankaran
Mother's Name	Manikkam
Spouse's Name	M.K. Nalini
Spouse's Profession	Social worker
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)

T. P. Ramakrishnan Net Worth

Net Worth

₹45.19 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹45.19 LAKHS

Liabilities

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Interesting Facts about T. P. Ramakrishnan

TP Ramakrishnan is an avid reader.
He was a senate member of Calicut University.
He was the leader of the Keezheriyoor Meerod Surplus land agitation (1972) and 'Kudikidappu Samaram.
He was arrested, assaulted and jailed for 3 months during Emergency enforced by the then prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1976.

Political Timeline of T. P. Ramakrishnan

2026 April: Contesting from the Perambra constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly elections.
2026 April: Contesting from Perambra constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly elections.
2021: CPM announced TP Ramakrishnan's candidature again from Perambra"
2016: Ramakrishnan appointed as Minister for Excise and Labour.
2016: He contested as CPM candidate from Permabra, and defeated Muhammed Iqbal of Kerala Congress Mani group.
1981: He appointed as CPM Perambra area secretary
1979: Ramakrishnan appointed as CPM Balussery Area Secretary

T. P. Ramakrishnan Achievements

During the first year of the pinarayi vijayan led ldf government, the State Minimum Wage Advisory Council under ramakrishnan's guidance was reorganized and the process of revising the minimum wage in various sectors was expedited. ramakrishnan announced kerala's awaz health insurance scheme. under this scheme free treatment worth rs 15000 and health insurance with accidental coverage will be provided. it is a milestone announcement and well received by migrant worker community in Kerala. Ramakrishnan's ministry gets appreciation for this scheme. under his ministry, Kerala government announced vimukthi mission, which aims to create awareness among the youth against substance abuse. this scheme also a big success in Kerala.

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