: Was the General Secretary of Kerala Catholic Students League (K.C.S.L); Joined Indian National Congress and then became Vice-President of Changanassery Town (West) Mandalam. Joined Kerala Congress on its formation and served as Secretary and President of Changanassery Constituency; District Secretary, Kottayam; Member, State Executive Committee. Worked as General Secretary and Chairman of Kerala Congress (M). Minister for Rural Development, Registration, Khadi and Village Industries during the 11th KLA.