Ramesh Chennithala
Ramesh Chennithala is an MLA belonging to INC, representing Haripad, Kerala. He is 69 years old and has declared Graduate Professional as his highest education. In the 2021 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹4.50 Cr with liabilities of ₹12.0 L. The affidavit lists 4 criminal cases, 4 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 5 elections contested, 5 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 1982Member of Legislative Assembly· Haripad
Youngest MLA elected to 7th Kerala Assembly; Minister for Rural Development in 1986.
- 1989Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)· Kottayam
Elected to 9th, 10th, 11th and 13th Lok Sabha from Kottayam and Mavelikara.
- 2005KPCC President· Thiruvananthapuram
Served as President of KPCC (2005-2014).
- 2014Minister for Home Affairs & Vigilance· Haripad
Served as Home Minister in Oommen Chandy ministry.
- 2016Leader of Opposition· Haripad
Served as Leader of Opposition in 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly.
- 2021Member of Legislative Assembly· HaripadCurrent
Re-elected to 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly representing Haripad.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Assembly | Haripad | ✋ INC | Won | 42,120 | 51.2% |
| 1989 | Lok Sabha | Kottayam | ✋ INC | Won | 3,54,210 | 50.8% |
| 2011 | Assembly | Haripad | ✋ INC | Won | 67,379 | 51.7% |
| 2016 | Assembly | Haripad | ✋ INC | Won | 75,980 | 48.5% |
| 2021 | Assembly | Haripad | ✋ INC | Won | 72,956 | 48.31% |
Financial Profile(2021)
- Immovable Assets₹3.00 Cr67%
- Movable Assets₹1.50 Cr33%
- Liabilities₹12.0 L3%
Source: 2021 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1Political protest march case2020PendingCourt — Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Thiruvananthapuram
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2021 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income(2019-2020)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Ramesh Chennithala represent?
Ramesh Chennithala is an MLA representing Haripad, Kerala and belongs to INC.
What are the declared assets of Ramesh Chennithala?
Ramesh Chennithala declared total assets of ₹4.50 Cr and liabilities of ₹12.0 L in the 2021 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Ramesh Chennithala have?
Ramesh Chennithala declared 4 criminal cases in the election affidavit (4 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Ramesh Chennithala?
Ramesh Chennithala declared Graduate Professional (LL.B) as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Ramesh Chennithala?
Ramesh Chennithala is 69 years old as per the records on file.
What was Ramesh Chennithala's most recent election result?
Ramesh Chennithala won the 2021 Assembly election from Haripad with a 48.31% vote share.
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