Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan is an Indian politician from Kerala affiliated with the Indian National Congress. He serves as a Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Kottayam Assembly constituency and is a senior leader within the party.

Known for his role in governance, administrative decision-making, and constituency-level engagement, he has been actively involved in Kerala politics for decades.

As of 2026, his victory from Kottayam on the Congress ticket with 68,893 votes and a margin of 35,986 secured a strong and decisive mandate for the party in the constituency.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 06:21:35 PM [IST]

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Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan Personal Life
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Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan Early Life
Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan Net Worth

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan Biography

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan is a senior political leader from Kerala associated with the Indian National Congress. He has built a long-standing political career through legislative roles and active participation in state politics, particularly in the Kottayam region.

He has represented the Kottayam Assembly constituency multiple times, maintaining a consistent presence in electoral politics and establishing himself as a key Congress leader in central Kerala.

He has held important responsibilities in the Kerala government, including serving as Home Minister (2012–2016), where he was involved in handling administrative and law-and-order matters. His tenure contributed to his standing as an experienced political administrator.

He has remained actively involved in party affairs, contributing to organisational decisions and electoral strategies within the Congress in Kerala over the years.

In the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, he contested from Kottayam as the Congress candidate and secured 68,893 votes. He defeated his nearest rival by 35,986 votes, delivering a commanding win and entering the Kerala Legislative Assembly.

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan Personal Life

Full Name	Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan
Date of Birth	26 Dec 1949 (Age 76)
Place of Birth	Thiruvanchoor
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Graduate
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	K. P. Parameswaran Pillai
Mother's Name	M. G. Gourikutty
Spouse's Name	Lalithambika Radhakrishnan
Spouse's Profession	Retired Bank Employee of Punjab National Bank
Children	2 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Website	NA

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan Net Worth

Net Worth

₹2.39 CRORE

ASSETS

₹2.41 CRORE

Liabilities

₹1.6 LAKHS

Interesting Facts about Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan

He was elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006 from Adoor and currently represents Kottayam Constituency. He also served as the General Secretary of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee(I).

Political Timeline of Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan

2026 May: Won Kottayam for Congress with 68,893 votes, prevailing by 35,986 votes.
2026 March: Contesting the Kerala Assembly election from the Kottayam Assembly constituency, representing the Indian National Congress, and continuing his active engagement in state politics and public affairs.
2021: Re-elected as MLA from Kottayam.
2016: Re-elected as MLA from Kottayam.
2014: He took charge of the Forest, Transport, Sports, Cinema & Environment portfolios.
2012: He was the Home Minister in Oommen Chandy Ministry, Government of Kerala till 2014. He was holding the Vigilance Portfolio, handed over from the current Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
2006: He became the Minister of Health
2005: He became the Minister of Forest
2004: Under the UDF Government, he was the Minister of Irrigation & Water Resources and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs till 2006.

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan Early Life

1978: Youth Congress State President
1967: KSU State General Secretary & KSU State President
1967: Chairman, Baselias College union and General Secretary
1965: President, All Kerala Balajanasakhyam

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