Kerala Legislative Assembly Election 2026 — Candidates Data
— Kadakampally Surendran
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Kadakampally
Surendran
Kadakampally Surendran
“Veteran CPI(M) leader from Thiruvananthapuram with more than four decades of political activism.”
Political affiliation
Electoral record
| Year | Body | Constituency | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Assembly | Kazhakoottam | Won | First time contesting Assembly election from Kazhakoottam; became Chairman, Backward Community Welfare Committee. |
| 2006 | Assembly | Kazhakoottam | Lost | Lost to M. A. Wahid (INC) in a closely watched contest. |
| 2016 | Assembly | Kazhakoottam | Won | Defeated BJP’s V. Muraleedharan and Congress candidate; margin about 7,500 votes. |
| 2021 | Assembly | Kazhakoottam | Won | Re-elected with a margin of over 24,000 votes, reflecting strong LDF consolidation in the constituency. |
| 2026 | Assembly | Kazhakkoottam, Kerala | Contesting |
Political entry
Student and youth movements in Thiruvananthapuram; cultural youth activities from school days.
- Unit Secretary, Kadakampally — Kerala Socialist Youth Federation (KSYF)
KSYF later became Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI).
Ministerial & key roles
Minister for Co-operation, Tourism and Devaswom
2016-05-25 to 2021-05-20
- Oversaw major tourism branding and infrastructure initiatives under 'Kerala Tourism', including promotion of Malabar tourism circuits and responsible tourism.
- Handled Devaswom (temple administration) portfolio during a politically sensitive period including Sabarimala-related issues.
- Held Co-operation portfolio, working with co-operative banks and societies in Kerala.
Minister for Electricity & Devaswoms
2016-05-25 to 2016-11-21
- Briefly handled Electricity along with Devaswoms before portfolios were reshuffled to Co-operation, Tourism and Devaswom.
Chairman, Subject Committee XI (Food, Civil Supplies and Tourism)
14th KLA
- Oversaw committee deliberations on food security, civil supplies and tourism-related legislation and policies.
Organisational career
Local
Unit, Panchayat and Taluk Secretary (Kadakampally / Thiruvananthapuram)
Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI)
Built grassroots base through DYFI and youth cultural movements.
National
All India Vice President
Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI)
Circa 1980–1995
Kerala tourism bio notes he was DYFI National Vice President for around 15 years.
District
District Committee Secretary
CPI(M), Thiruvananthapuram
2007–2016
Served as Thiruvananthapuram district secretary for nearly a decade.
State
State Committee Member
CPI(M), Kerala
Currently a member of the Kerala state committee of CPI(M).
National
All India General Council Member
Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)
OneIndia bio lists him as a member of the CITU All India General Council.
District
District President
Kerala State Library Council (Thiruvananthapuram)
State
President
Kerala State Co-operative Bank
2006–2008
University
Syndicate Member
University of Kerala
Elected twice (2006 and 2014)
Personal
Education
Schooling: Sambhuvattom Lower Primary School, Kadakampally · Madhavapuram Upper Primary School · St. Joseph High School, Thiruvananthapuram
Arts (subject not consistently specified)
S. N. College, Chempazhanthy and University College, Thiruvananthapuram
Highest qualification: B.A. course completed
Family
Father
C. K. Krishnankutty
Mother
Bhagavathikutty (Bhagavathi Kutty)
Marital status
Married
Spouse
Sulekha
Teacher
Son
Son
Known for
Sources
Last compiled: 2026-03-29
- Wikipedia biography of Kadakampally Surendran
- Kerala Legislative Assembly member profiles (14th & 15th KLA)
- MyNeta affidavit (age, education, family, profession)
- Kerala Tourism newsletter note on his appointment as Tourism Minister
- OneIndia leader profile summarising his political trajectory
Data compiled from publicly available sources with the assistance of AI. View constituency list.