Son of Shri Kunhunni Kurup and Smt. Narrayani Amma; born at Kodiyeri on 16th November 1953; B.A.; Social, political and Trade Union Worker.

Entered Politics while a student; was an active worker of SFI; served as State Secretary, SFI. (1973-79 and Joint Secretary, SFI National Committee; was, President, DYFI, Kannur District Committee; Secretary, CITU Area Committee; Secretary, Toddy Tappers Union, Thalassey Range; Secretary, Lorry Drivers and Cleaners Union, Thalassery; Joint Secretary, Karshaka Sangham State

Committee; Secretary, CPI (M) Kannur District Committee. Founder President of Thalassery Co-operative Hospital and Thalassery Co-operative Press; arrested under MISA and imprisoned for 16 months during the period of Emergency. Now CPI (M) State Secretariat Member; CPI (M) Parliamentary Party Deputy Leader.Previously elected to KLA in 1982 , 1987 and 2001. Now elected from Tellichery.

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

Minister for Home
Portfolios : Home, Fire Services, Jails, Tourism, Vigilance, Administration of Civil & Criminal Justice

Office address
Room No.216, Third Floor, North Sandwich Block,
Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 1.
Ph. 0471- 2327976, 2327876
email: minister-home@kerala.gov.in

Residence
T C 15/1397 , Tagore Nagar, Vazhuthacaud Thiruvananthapuram

Permanent Address
Mottemal House, Moozhikkara P.O., Kannur.