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Cherian Philip 
Chairman, KTDC[1] Personal details Born 1953 November 21st
Chengannur, KeralaNationality 
IndiaPolitical party Left Fellow Traveller Residence Trivandrum, Kerala Alma mater St. Joseph's high School, Trivandrum,
Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum,
University College Trivandrum and
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.Occupation Chairman, KTDC Religion Syrian Christian - Marthoma Website cherianphilip.org Cherian Philip is a leading politician of Kerala, India and is currently Chairman of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC).[2][3][4][5] He was the President of Deshiyavedi Organisation. He was the Secretary of KPCC while A. K. Antony was in presidentship.
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Early life
Cherian Philip was born in Chengannur, Kerala as the elder son of K C Philip, Kadavana sub family of Pakalomattom Ayrookuzhiyil, a prominent Nasrani Christian family of Kerala.[6][7] He resides at Jai Bhavan, Kunnukuzhy, Thiruvanathapuram. Studied at St. Joseph's high School, Trivandrum, Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum, University College Trivandrum and Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Political career
Cherian Philipentered politics through Kerala Students Union (KSU) in 1967 as school unit President while Sri. Oommen Chandy was its president. He was elected as the Secretary of the Kerala University Union and Senate Member of Kerala University in 1974. He became the General Secretary of KSU in 1975 and its President in 1979-80. From 1980 onwards, he was the Vice-President of Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress and from 1982–89, was the General Secretary of Youth Congress. During the period 1984-89, he was the member of Indian Youth Congress National Council. Then became the Secretary of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC). In 1992, he constituted a new social organization named Kerala DesiyaVedi in his Presidentship. Until 2001, he was in the Indian National Congress and later quitted Congress. He contested against Sri.Oommen Chandy.[8]
In 1991, he contested as Congress candidate lost to T K Ramakrishnan (CPM) in Kottayam Kerala Assembly Election by a mere 2682 votes.[9]
In 2001, he contested as an Independent candidate supported by LDF against then Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at Puthuppally Constituency for Kerala Legislative Assembly .[10]
In 2006, he contested as CPM – Independent candidate for Kerala Assembly Elections from Kallooppara and lost to Joseph M Puthussery (KCM -Kerala Congress[Mani].[11]
He anchored and produced social critical weekly programme 'Cherian Philip pratikarikkunnu' on the Kairali Malayalam TV Channel for 5 five years from 2001–06 , which ran over for 246 episodes.
He is currently the Chairman of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC).[12][13]
He is the author of 7 books namely "KaalNoottandu" (Political History of Kerala)," Swatandryatinu Sesham"-(Political History of India), "Vidyabhyasa Viplavam" -An educational Study, "Azhimatiyude kara"-A social Criticism, "Gulfile Keralam" - a Lifestyle study, "Netrunira"- Life sketches of 200 Kerala politicians, "Rastriya Vignjanam"-political theory.
Cherian Philip received several awards from Kerala Government and social organizations for his books and TV programmes. H was editor of Kalashala fortnightly official organ of KSU (1974–80). Was the political correspondent of Veekshanam daily (1976–82). He was the editor of Socialist Youth monthly, the official organ of Youth Congress from 1980–87 and also the convenor of 'YuvaPratibha', a cultural organization. He attended World Youth Festivals in Moscow (1984), Korea (1989).
He was brutally attacked by the police and political opponents during his student life and was hospitalized[citation needed]. As a part of political struggle, suffered imprisonment several times.
A new blog titled Cherian Philip pratikarikkunnu was inaugurated by Pinarayi Vijayan on 21 August 2010. The occasion was also attended by V. M. Sudheeran, and his Gurus O. N. V. Kurup and George Onakkoor.[2]
References
- ^ "KTDC tour programme inaugurated". ExpressBuzz. The Indian Express. 18 Aug 2010. http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/ktdc-tour-programme-inaugurated/199065.html. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Cherian Philip's website launched". Express Buzz. The Indian Express. 22 Aug 2010. http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/cherian-philips-website-launched/200160.html. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "KTF - 2007 - Mega Tourism Festival in Cochin.". Kerala Tourism Festival 2007. http://www.keralatourismfestival.com/update.php.
- ^ "Abolish post of Collector: Cherian Philip". The Hindu. February 12, 2010. http://www.hindu.com/2010/02/12/stories/2010021255340400.htm. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "Record achievements for KTDC". The Hindu. November 1, 2009. http://hindu.com/2009/11/01/stories/2009110155040500.htm. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "Ayrookuzhiyil Family". http://www.ayrookuzhiyil.org/kcphilip.html. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ^ Ayookuzhiyil Kudumbacharitram. Ayookuzhiyil Kudumba Charitra Committee. 2005. pp. 134.
- ^ "CPI(M) may back Cherian Philip". The Hindu. April 6, 2001. http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/04/06/stories/0406211f.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election Results 1991: KOTTAYAM". keralaassembly.org. http://www.keralaassembly.org/1991/1991090.html. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election Results-- 2001: 92. PUTHUPPALLY". keralaassembly.org. 2001. http://www.keralaassembly.org/kapoll.php4?year=2001&no=92. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election Results-- 2006: 106. KALLOOPPARA". 2006. keralaassembly.org. http://www.keralaassembly.org/kapoll.php4?year=2006&no=106. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ^ http://www.ktdc.com
- ^ "Tourism needs more funds: KTDC chief". The Hindu. Jan 27, 2010. http://hindu.com/2010/01/27/stories/2010012753250400.htm. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
External links
- Ayrookuzhiyil Kadavana Family
- Cherian Philip's blog
- CPI(M) may back Cherian Philip, The Hindu, April 6, 2001
- CHERIAN PHILIP: Affidavits filed by Candidate
- Real estate racket behind GIM, says Cherian Philip , The Hindu Jan 12, 2003
- KTDC.com
- Site of Kerala Tourism Department, Govt of Kerala, India
- KTDC properties less affected by the slow down: Cherian Philip , January 21, 2009
- VS inaugurates Onam celebrations , The Hindu.
- TV channels call the bluff of Kerala politicians
- "Cherian Philip lashes out at administrative service officers" , The Hindu, Feb 20, 2010
- Ak Antony is my political mentor: Cherian Philip in.com
- Retain Upper Sanatorium: Cherian Philip, The Hindu, Nov 29, 2007
- Janata Dal demands resignation of Cherian Philip, Asianet, October 23, 2009
- KTDC chief calls for probe into purchase of boat, The Times of India, Oct 24, 2009
Categories:- 1954 births
- Living people
- Indian Christians
- Syrian Malabar Nasrani
- Malayali people
- Saint Thomas Christians
- Malayali politicians
- Pakalomattam family
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