V. Sivankutty

V. Sivankutty is an Indian politician from Kerala and a senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], serving as Minister for General Education and Labour in the Government of Kerala since May 2021. He represents the Nemom Assembly constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.

As of 2026, he continues to hold his legislative seat and ministerial portfolio, focusing on education reform, labour rights, infrastructure development, and strengthening public schooling policies.

By Rashmi | Thursday, February 5, 2026, 05:36:46 PM [IST]

V. Sivankutty Biography

Vasudevan Sivankutty was born on 10 November 1954 in Cheruvakkal, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala to M. Vasudevan Pillai and P. Krishnamma. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy and a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) from Kerala Law Academy, Thiruvananthapuram. Early in life, he became actively involved in student politics through the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), eventually holding leadership positions including District President, State President, District Secretary, State Secretary, and All India Joint Secretary within SFI.

Sivankutty began his formal political career in local governance, serving as Ulloor Panchayat President and later as Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. He gained wider prominence within the CPI(M) as a State Committee Member and as State Secretary of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) Kerala, reflecting his deep roots in labour organisation and grassroots activism.

He entered state electoral politics successfully in 2006, winning the Thiruvananthapuram East Assembly constituency. In 2011, he was elected MLA from Nemom, a seat he represented until 2016, when he lost to Dr. O. Rajagopal of the BJP. Sivankutty regained Nemom in 2021, defeating prominent rivals, and was appointed Minister for General Education and Labour in the Kerala cabinet under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

As minister, he oversees General Education, Labour and Skills Department, and related social sectors. Sivankutty has launched development projects in his constituency and been involved in policy decisions on education and labour issues, navigating debates such as participation in national schemes and public sector reforms.

As of 2026, he continues in his legislative role and cabinet office, prioritising education access and workers’ rights.

V. Sivankutty Personal Life

Full Name	V. Sivankutty
Date of Birth	10 Nov 1954 (Age 71)
Place of Birth	Cochin, Kerala
Party Name	Communist Party Of India (marxist)
Education	B. A., L. L. B.
Father's Name	M.Vasudevan Pilla
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	R. Parvathy Devi
Spouse's Profession	Journalist
Children	1 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

V. Sivankutty Net Worth

Net Worth

₹46.19 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹68.22 LAKHS

Liabilities

₹22.03 LAKHS

Political Timeline of V. Sivankutty

2024-2026: Continues as MLA (Nemom) and Cabinet Minister, leading education, labour, and related policy initiatives.
2021: Elected MLA from Nemom (second term in this seat).
2016: Lost MLA seat (Nemom) to BJP’s O. Rajagopal.
2011: Elected MLA from Nemom, Kerala Legislative Assembly.
2006: Elected MLA from Thiruvananthapuram East, Kerala Legislative Assembly (CPI(M)).
1974: Entered politics through the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), holding multiple leadership roles.

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