Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 1961 |
| Birthplace | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
Latest News about Padmaja Venugopal
17/10/2026
Reports in Kerala media say Padmaja Venugopal is unhappy with the BJP leadership after her unsuccessful 2026 Assembly election bid from Thrissur. She is reported to have complained that promised political or constitutional appointments were not delivered. Reports also suggest efforts may be under way to bring her back to the Congress, though these remain unconfirmed.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian politician from Kerala and daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister K. Karunakaran. She began her political career in the Indian National Congress, later moved to the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2024, and has contested several parliamentary and assembly elections. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts | Kerala University (1982) |
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Personal Life
| Spouse | Venugopal |
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| Place of Upbringing | Thrissur, Kerala |
Relationships & More
| Political Mentor | K. Karunakaran (father) |
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Family
| Father | K. Karunakaran (former Chief Minister of Kerala) |
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| Mother | Kalyanikutty Amma |
| Spouse | Venugopal |
| Brother | K. Muraleedharan (Indian National Congress politician) |
Career
| Trade Unions | Held leadership roles in several trade unions, including a nurses' union, in the early 2000s |
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| Congress Party Roles | Served as Vice President and later as executive member and general secretary of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee |
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| Party Switch | Resigned from the Indian National Congress in March 2024 and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in March 2024 |
| BJP Role | Reported to have become a member of the BJP National Council |
| BJP Joining Date | 07/03/2024 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her father, K. Karunakaran, served as a four-time Chief Minister of Kerala. | |
| 2. In 2004 she led several trade unions, including a nurses' union, while contesting her first Lok Sabha election. | |
| 3. She appeared as a guest on the JB Junction television show in April 2016 along with her husband. | |
| 4. She cited the lack of a memorial for her father among her grievances when leaving the Indian National Congress. |
