K Suresh aka Kodikunnil Suresh, born on June 4, 1962, in Kodikunnil, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is a prominent figure in Indian politics. He is a member of the Indian National Congress and has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for seven terms.
He was born into a humble family and is the youngest son of Kunjan and Thankamma. He completed his pre-degree from Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, and later graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.
His political career began in 1989 when he was first elected to the Lok Sabha. He has been re-elected six times, representing the Adoor and Mavelikara constituencies. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, he won from the Mavelikara constituency by a small margin of 61138 votes to get his seventh consecutive term in the lower house of the Indian Parliament.
He has faced controversy at times in his career. There were claims that he was a Christian and that his caste certificate was a fraud, which raised doubt about his victory in the Lok Sabha election of 2009. The Kerala High Court initially ruled that his election was invalid. However, the Supreme Court subsequently overturned this decision.
| Full Name | Kodikunnil Suresh |
| Date of Birth | 04 Jun 1962 (Age 62) |
| Place of Birth | Kodikunnil, Distt. Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) |
| Party Name | Indian National Congress |
| Education | Graduate |
| Profession | Political and Social Worker |
| Father’s Name | Kunjan |
| Mother’s Name | Thankamma |
Political Timeline
2024
He was re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from the Mavelikkara seat under the banner of the INC. He is facing the BJP’s Om Birla in the election for the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
2022
Member, Joint Committee on the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill.
2019
Since May 2019, Kodikunnil Suresh has continued his parliamentary service, being re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha for his seventh term. From June 25, 2019, he has been a member of the Panel of Chairpersons in the Lok Sabha. Since September 13, 2019, he has also served on the Standing Committee on Railways. Additionally, starting October 9, 2019, he has been a member of the Committee of Privileges. From November 21, 2019, onwards, he has been a member of the General Purposes Committee, Lok Sabha, contributing to the general administration and functioning of the House.
2018
On December 17, 2018, he was appointed as a member of the National Monitoring Committee for the Education of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Persons with Disabilities. Concurrently, he served as a member of the National Shipping Board, contributing to maritime policy and development. 2015 He has held significant roles in Parliament, including membership on the National Shipping Board, contributing to maritime policy and oversight. From May 25, 2015, to May 25, 2019, he served as a member of the National Monitoring Committee for the Education of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Persons With Disabilities.
2014
He was re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha to serve a sixth term. He has been actively involved in various parliamentary roles. He served as a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, contributing to health policy discussions. Additionally, he was a member of the Standing Committee on Labour, addressing labour-related issues. From September 1, 2014, to May 25, 2019, he served on the Committee on Petitions, handling public grievances and petitions submitted to Parliament. 2011 Chairman, Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament.
2010
Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
2009
Subsequently, he was re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha from Mavelikkara and has since served as the Secretary of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP). His parliamentary duties included membership on the Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament starting September 23, 2009, and the Standing Committee on Rural Development from August 31, 2009, to 2012. Additionally, he contributed as a member of the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from August 6, 2009, to 2010, focusing on their welfare issues. Also, he served as a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Railways from 2009 to 2012.
1999
He re-claimed the Andoor seat in 13th Lok Sabha. He lost the bid to the seat in the following elections to Chengara Surendran of CPI. He has served on several significant parliamentary committees, including the Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme, the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, the Committee on Estimates, and the Committee on Papers Laid on the Table. He was also a member of the Standing Committee on Food, Civil Supplies and Public Distribution, contributing to discussions and decisions crucial to these sectors. His roles reflect his active participation in legislative processes and policymaking concerning local development, transport, culture, estimates, and food distribution matters. 1998 He lost the 1998 elections to Chengara Surendran of CPI.
1996
He retained his seat in the 11th Lok Sabha by defeating P.K.Raghavan of CPI. He held multiple roles during his tenure, including membership in the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Human Resource Development. He also served on the Standing Committee on Petroleum and Fertilizers, and the Railway Convention Committee, and was a member of the All India Congress Committee (A.I.C.C.) and the Pradesh Congress Committee (P.C.C.) in Kerala. Additionally, he contributed as the General Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress (I.Y.C.), showcasing his broad involvement in policy-making and party organization within the Congress framework.
1991
He was re-elected to 10th Lok Sabha to serve a second term in Andoor. From 1991 to 1996, he served as a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Communications. During this time, he was actively involved in various parliamentary committees, including the Committee on Papers Laid on the Table, the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the Estimates Committee, and the Standing Committee on Communications.
1989
He was elected to the 9th Lok Sabha from the Andoor constituency in Kerala. He served as a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Labour and Welfare from 1989 to 1991.
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