Son of Shri. O. Joseph and Smt. Mariamma Joseph, born at Aappanchira in Kaduthuruthy on 30th May 1964, M.A.LL.B, Advocate, Social and Political Worker.

Entered politics through K.S.C while a student. Was Chairman and General Secretary of K.S.C., Baselios College, Kottayam, President and General Secretary of Students Congress. Was President, Youth Front (J) State Committee and Kerala Congress Kottayam District Committee.

Was President, Post Graduate Students’ Association and Office bearer of various Trade Unions. Also served as Member, Kerala Youth Welfare Committee. Consumer Protection Committee, Mahatma Gandhi University Senate. Led many Students’ agitations.

Now, General Secretary, Kerala Congress State Committee, Member, LDF Kottayam District Liaison Committee, Gandhiji Study Centre Executive Council, President of Kerala Research Centre.

Previouly elected to KLA in 1996. Now elected from Kaduthuruthy
Languages Known : Malayalam, English & Hindi
Wife : Smt. Soniya
Children : One son and one daughter
Travels abroad : U.S.A., U.A.E and Switzerland
Hobbies : Reading and participating in elocution and debate competitions
Recreation : Volley Ball
Literary Activities : Writing articles in periodicals
Permanent Address : Narimattathumyalil, Poozhikol P.O.,Kaduthuruthy.