George J. Mathew Explained

George J. Mathew
Birth Date:	3 August 1939
Birth Place:	Kanjirappally, Kottayam District
Residence:	Koottickal, Kerala, India
Office:	Member of Legislative Assembly
Term:	1991–2006
Constituency:	Kanjirappally
Predecessor:	K. J. Thomas
Successor:	Alphons Kannanthanam
Office2:	Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
Term2:	1977-1980
Party:	Kerala Congress (Until 1983), INC (Began at 1983)
Spouse:	Meera
Children:	3 Sons & 1 Daughter
Date:	20 February
Year:	2021
Source:	കേരള നിയമസഭ ^[1]

George J. Mathew in Malayalam pronounced as /d͡ʒoːrd͡ʒ d͡ʒe mæθjuː/ (born 3 August 1939) is an Indian politician and a senior Congress leader from the Kottayam district who served as a Member of Legislative Assembly from Kanjirappally from 1991 to 2006 as well as a former Lok Sabha member.^{[2] [3] [4]}

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).^[5]

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.^[6]

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.^[7]

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"

Private life

• Wife: Meera George
• Children: 3 Sons and 1 Daughter

Elections participated in

Elections Participated in !Year!Constituency!Winning Candidate!Party/Affiliation!Primary Opposition!Party/Affiliation!Secondary Opposition!Party/Affiliation

1980	Muvatupuzha Lok-Sabha Constituency	George Joseph Mundakkal	Independent Candidate	George J. Mathew	Kerala Congress
1977	Muvatupuzha Lok-Sabha Constituency	George J. Mathew	Kerala Congress	K. M. Joseph Kuruppamadham	K. C. P

References

1. Web site: Members - Kerala Legislature .
2. Web site: Members - Kerala Legislature . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921215441/http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/members/m33.htm . September 21, 2022 . Niyamasabha.
3. Web site: March 22, 2011 . George J Mathew says 'no' to Left diktats . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922015254/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2011/mar/22/george-j-mathew-says-no-to-left-diktats-237752.html . September 22, 2022 . The Indian Express.
4. Web site: Krishnaraj . R. . April 12, 2019 . Mani's death poses new challenges to his Kerala Congress . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922204347/https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2019/04/12/km-mani-death-kerala-congress-challenges.html . September 22, 2022 . Manorama.
5. Web site: Members Bioprofile . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171901/http://loksabhaph.nic.in/writereaddata/biodata_1_12/2455.htm . September 20, 2022 . Lok Sabha.
6. Web site: Ramshad . P. S. . November 1, 2020 . Mediator Jose K. Mani; More parties to move to the left? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922071000/https://www.samakalikamalayalam.com/malayalam-vaarika/reports/2020/nov/01/%E0%B4%87%E0%B4%9F%E0%B4%A8%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B2%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D-%E0%B4%9C%E0%B5%8B%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D-%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%86-%E0%B4%AE%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A3%E0%B4%BF-%E0%B4%87%E0%B4%9F%E0%B4%A4%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%A4%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%8A%E0%B4%B4%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D-%E0%B4%87%E0%B4%A8%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%AF%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%82-%E0%B4%AA%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%9F%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%B3%E0%B5%8D-104101.html . September 22, 2022 . Samakalika Malayalam.
7. News: Jayakumar . V. . February 13, 2021 . The Kerala Congress flag is flying high in Kanjirapalli . Keralakaumudi Daily .