Son of Shri. Kunhunni Kurup and Smt. Narrayani Amma; born at Kodiyeri on 16 November 1953.Entered Politics while a student; was an active worker of Student Federation of India (SFI); served as State Secretary, SFI (1973-79); Joint Secretary, SFI Central Committee and was President of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), Kannur District Committee.
Arrested under MISA and imprisoned for 16 months during the period of Emergency. Now CPI (M) Polit Bureau Member; CPI (M) Parliamentary Party Deputy Leader. Previously elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1982, 1987 and 2001. In 2006 elected from Tellichery.

Languages known Malayalam, English and Hindi
Wife Smt. S.R. Vinodini
Children 2 sons
Travels abroad China, Cuba, UAE, Oman, Sri Lanka, UK, Singapore, Germany, Philippines and Bahrain.
Hobby Reading

Office address

Room No.216, Third Floor, North Sandwich Block,
Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 1.
Ph. 0471- 2327976, 2327876
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Residence

D - 10
T C 15/1397
Tagore Nagar,
Vazhuthacaud
Thiruvananthapuram
Tel: 0471 2727842, 2727882

Permanent Address

Mottemal House
Moozhikkara P.O., Kannur.