V. P. Sajeendran
Former MLA – Kunnathunadu (SC), Kerala
Indian National Congress leader, law graduate and former member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Kunnathunadu, known for his grassroots connect and people-centric work in Ernakulam and Kottayam.
About V. P. Sajeendran
V. P. Sajeendran is a former Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Kunnathunadu (SC) constituency in Ernakulam district, representing the Indian National Congress.
Born on 31 May 1969 at Anicad in Kottayam district to Padmanabhan and Janakey, he obtained his degree in Law and has been active in public life from his student days.
- Former MLA, Kunnathunadu (SC) – 13th & 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly.
- Party: Indian National Congress (INC).
- Education: LL.B – professional graduate in Law.
- Businessman and political worker by profession.
- Executive Member, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).
- Member, All India Congress Committee (AICC).
- Proprietor, Priyadarshini Indane Gas Services, Ayarkkunnam.
- Languages known: Malayalam and English.
Political Journey
Student leadership
Active in Kerala Students Union (KSU) from college days; served as KSU President at Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University Union Councillor, member of the University Students' Council, State Executive Member of KSU and Editor of the student publication "Kalasala".
Organisational responsibilities
Held various organisational roles including KPCC Secretary, Executive Member of KPCC and Member of the All India Congress Committee, helping strengthen the party structure in Kerala.
MLA – Kunnathunadu (SC)
First elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Kunnathunadu (SC) in 2011 and re‑elected in 2016, serving two consecutive terms and raising local developmental issues in the House.
Recent election
Contested again from Kunnathunadu in 2021 as INC candidate and narrowly missed a third term, while continuing active public and organisational work.
Work & Focus Areas
As MLA from Kunnathunadu, Sajeendran worked closely with local bodies and citizen groups on development, emphasising basic facilities, connectivity and opportunities for youth and marginalised communities.
- Roads, bridges and connectivity improvements, including links to Kochi Smart City and Metro expansion corridors.
- Support for Scheduled Caste and other vulnerable communities through welfare and housing initiatives.
- Upgrading schools and supporting higher‑education opportunities for students.
- Strengthening primary health centres and promoting public‑health awareness.
- Interventions on waste‑management and civic infrastructure in areas close to Kochi.
- Regular outreach, grievance redressal and youth engagement programmes in the constituency.
Media & References
Kerala Legislature Member Profile
Official profile and tenure details as Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, including committee membership and contact information.
View profileTelevision Interview
Interview discussing constituency issues, development priorities and experiences as MLA from Kunnathunadu.
Watch interviewErnakulam Development Plans
Feature in which Ernakulam MLAs share their development plans, including priorities for Kunnathunadu.
Read articleGallery
Moments from public life, constituency work and interactions with people.
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