Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, journalist, media executive |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/05/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Naduvil, Kannur district, Kerala, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about John Brittas
John Brittas, along with former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and former state minister K N Balagopal, was detained by Delhi Police from Kerala House during a protest-linked episode near Jantar Mantar. The incident drew attention because Brittas later described being moved around by police for several hours, making it a politically sensitive confrontation in the capital.
John Brittas wrote to President Droupadi Murmu seeking urgent intervention over concerns tied to the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision process. He argued that the issues raised questions about the integrity of electoral rolls and citizens’ voting rights, placing the matter in the context of constitutional safeguards.
Brittas moved a privilege notice in the Rajya Sabha after alleging that BJP MP Sushmita Dev used the term “lungiwala” against him during proceedings. The complaint escalated into a heated exchange in the House and was framed by Brittas as an issue of cultural and regional disrespect.
Do you like John Brittas?
You can vote only once.
91% like · 9% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Kerala; managing director and chief editor of Kairali TV/Kairali News |
|---|---|
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Current role | CPI(M) deputy parliamentary party leader in Rajya Sabha |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's degree | Political science, Payyanur College |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | Political science, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur |
| Law degree | Kerala Law Academy College, Thiruvananthapuram |
| MPhil | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
| Doctorate | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
Family
| Father | A. Brittas |
|---|
Career
| Journalism | Worked as a journalist and later held senior roles in media |
|---|---|
| Media | Managing Director and Chief Editor of Malayalam Communications Ltd., which owns Kairali TV and Kairali News |
| Politics | Advisor to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan from 2016 to 2021 |
| Parliament | Elected to Rajya Sabha on 24/04/2021 as a CPI(M) member |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Active in student politics during college | |
| 2. Served as an office bearer of the University Students Union | |
| 3. Covered major events such as the Babri Masjid demolition and Gujarat riots | |
| 4. Was among the advisors to the Kerala Chief Minister without salary |
Social Media