Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and former journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/08/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Veena George
04/05/2026
Veena George lost the Aranmula Assembly seat in the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, with Abin Varkey Kodiyattu of the Indian National Congress winning by about 18,985 votes. Her term as Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Women and Child Development ended in May 2026, and Abin Varkey assumed office as Aranmula MLA on 13/05/2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Veena George is an Indian politician from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) who represented the Aranmula constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 2016 to 2026. She served as Minister for Health and Family Welfare, and for Women and Child Development, from 2021 to May 2026. Before entering politics she worked as a journalist with Malayalam news channels. She lost the Aranmula seat in the 2026 Kerala Assembly election to the Indian National Congress candidate Abin Varkey. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Postgraduate | M.Sc. and B.Ed., University of Kerala |
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| College | Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Undergraduate | B.Sc., University of Kerala |
Personal Life
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| Political Activity | Active member of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) during college |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Dr. George Joseph |
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Family
| Father | P. E. Kuriakose (advocate) |
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| Mother | Rosamma Kuriakose |
| Spouse | Dr. George Joseph |
| Children | One son and one daughter |
Career
| Journalism | Worked with major Malayalam news channels for over 16 years; first female executive editor among regional Malayalam news channels |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the first female executive editor among regional Malayalam news channels | |
| 2. Was an active member of the Students' Federation of India during college | |
| 3. Her 2026 Aranmula defeat was to Abin Varkey of the Indian National Congress |
