George J. Mathew ( "Matthew"; born 3 August 1939) is an Indian politician and a senior Congress leader from the Kottayam district who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Kanjirappally from 1991 to 2006 as well as a former Lok Sabha member.
Early life and education Mr. George was born on August 3, 1939, to K. V. Mathew and Thresyamma Mathew in a village known as "Koottickal" of the Kanjirapalli taluk within the Kottayam district. He attended the Bangalore European School as well as the Madras Loyola College. His highest qualification is a Bachelor's degree, of a Bachelor of Science (BSc).
Political career Mr. George, who started his political career as a Congress worker, joined the party Kerala Congress in 1964 when it was formed, but later left the Kerala Congress in 1983 and returned to its parent party, the Indian National Congress, after the splits in the party continued. From 1977 to 1980, he was elected as a member of the Lok Sabha from Muvattupuzha constituency. From 1991 to 2006, he was a Member of Legislative Assembly from Kanjirapally for 15 consecutive years.
Political Roles
1971-1978: Treasurer, Kerala 1977-1980: Member of Lok Sabha, Muvattupuzha 1977-1979: Kerala Congress, Parliamentary Party Leader, Lok Sabha 1980-1983: Chairman, Kerala Congress 1983: Return to the Congress party 1991–1996, 1996–2001, 2001–2006: Member of Legislative Assembly, Kanjirapally.
Other Designations
2003 Director, Rashtra Deepika Chairman & MD, State Spices and Leaf Supply Company Member of Plantations Labor Committee, Rubber Board, Kanjirapally Rotary Club Book Written : "Anubhavangal Adiyozhukkukal"
Personal life
Wife: Meera George Children: 3 Sons and 1 Daughter
Elections participated in +Elections Participated in YearConstituencyWinning candidateParty/AffiliationPrimary OppositionParty/AffiliationSecondary OppositionParty/Affiliation1980Muvatupuzha Lok-Sabha ConstituencyGeorge Joseph MundakkalIndependent CandidateGeorge J. MathewKerala Congress1977Muvatupuzha Lok-Sabha ConstituencyGeorge J. MathewKerala CongressK. M. Joseph KuruppamadhamK. C. P
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