K. C. Joseph (Irikkur politician)
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For other politicians with same name, see P. J. Joseph and P. C. Joseph.
Not to be confused with K. C. Joseph (Kuttanadu politician).
Karuvelithara Chacko Joseph is a senior Indian politician and long term member of the Indian National Congress. He was the former Minister for Rural Development, Planning & Culture of the Government of Kerala from the year 2011 to 2016. He represented the Irikkur constituency in Kerala eight times from 1982 to 2021.[1][2]
In this Indian name, the name Karuvelithara Chacko is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Joseph.
Quick Facts Minister for Rural Development, Planning, Culture and NORKA, Preceded by ...
K. C. Joseph കെ. സി. ജോസഫ് | |
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Minister for Rural Development, Planning, Culture and NORKA | |
In office 18 December 2011 – 20 May 2016 | |
Preceded by | M. A. Baby (culture) |
Succeeded by | A. C. Moideen (Rural Development) A. K. Balan (culture) Pinarayi Vijayan (NORKA) |
Member of Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1982–2021 | |
Preceded by | Kadannappalli Ramachandran |
Succeeded by | Sajeev Joseph |
Constituency | Irikkur |
Personal details | |
Born | (1946-06-03) 3 June 1946 (age 77) Poovam, Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Sarah Joseph |
Residence | Irikkur |
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