: Started political career as activist of the Kerala Students Union and rose through the Youth Congress. Was, Councillor, Kerala University Union and State Executive Member K.S.U. (1978-79); Chairman, College Union, V.T.M.N.S.S College Dhanuvachapuram(1979-80); General Secretary, Block Congress Committee Parassala (1980-82); Magazine Chief Editor, Law Academy (1983-84); President, Block Youth Congress, Parassala (1982-1987); Vice-President, District Youth Congress, Thiruvananthapuram (1987-93); President, District Youth Congress, Thiruvananthapuram (1993-2000); Member, K.P.C.C. and A.I.C.C. (since 1999);Member of Parliament (1999-2004); General Secretary, K.P.C.C. (2005-2007); President, District Congress Committee, Thiruvananthapuram (2007-2011); Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee for Science, Technology and Commerce and Consultative Committee for Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Was Minister for Transport, Health, Family Welfare and Devaswoms in the 13th KLA. (2011-16)