V. D. Satheesan

V. D. Satheesan is a politician from India, belonging to the Indian National Congress (INC) and a major leader in Kerala. He is a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Paravur constituency and has been the Leader of the Opposition since 2021.

Satheesan has successfully positioned himself as the topmost spokesperson in the Congress of the states of Kerala politics by 2025 through his eloquent leadership, reform-driven style, and highlighting of openness to the public.

By Rashmi | Friday, February 6, 2026, 10:41:22 AM [IST]

V. D. Satheesan Biography

V. D. Satheesan is an Indian politician and one of the top leaders of the Indian National Congress from Kerala. He was born in Njaralloor, Aluva, on 31 May 1964. Later, he graduated in law (LL.B) and social work (MSW) from the University of Kerala. He started his political career with the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and Youth Congress, and in both, he was a position-holder.

Satheesan has been the legislator of the Kerala Legislative Assembly since 2001, when he was elected from the Paravur constituency, the area which he has been representing ever since. As a leader, he is known for his eloquent style and use of logic in policy matters, which helped him to become a dominant figure and one of the most powerful voices in the opposition.

In 2021, he was elected as the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, after Ramesh Chennithala. Up to now, 2025, V. D. Satheesan is still here in charge of the Congress’s legislative strategy and public outreach, carrying on their work in the other way of the house, in Kerala.

V. D. Satheesan Personal Life

Full Name	V. D. Satheesan
Date of Birth	31 May 1964 (Age 61)
Place of Birth	Nettoor, Kerala
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Graduate Professional
Profession	Advocate
Father's Name	Damodara Menon
Mother's Name	V. Vilasini Amma
Spouse's Name	R. Lakshmipriya
Children	1 Daughter(s)

V. D. Satheesan Net Worth

Net Worth

₹4.21 CRORE

ASSETS

₹4.21 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Political Timeline of V. D. Satheesan

2021: Re-elected as MLA from Paravur in the Kerala Assembly elections. Subsequently appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
2016: He was elected from paravoor constituency by defeating CPI's sarada mohan
2011: Elected MLA from Pravur constituency where he defeated Pannian Raveendran of CPI by a margin of 11,349 votes.
2006: He was elected again in 2006 from Parur.
2001: He was elected as MLA of Parur in 2001 where he defeated Raju of CPI by a margin of 7434 votes.

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