M. Liju

Minister for Culture, Youth Affairs & Sports

INC 🗳️ MLA from Kayamkulam

M. Liju is a highly dynamic, young Congress leader from Alappuzha district. He has served as the State President of the Kerala Youth Congress and the President of the Alappuzha DCC. A passionate organizer and forceful public orator, Liju represents the Kayamkulam constituency. Inducted into the cabinet in 2026, he heads the Culture, Youth Affairs, and Sports portfolios.

Born / Place May 3, 1978 (Age 48) in Kayamkulam, Alappuzha, Kerala

Parents E. Madhavan and K. Omana

Education Graduate study, LL.B. (Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram)

Spouse Not Publicly Listed

Children Not Publicly Listed

Key Portfolios Assigned Culture, Youth Affairs, Sports, Co-operation & Excise

Life Journey & Timeline

Exploring the major milestones, student activism, legislative progression, and the remarkable rise of M. Liju from childhood to the present day.

1978 - 1993

Early Years in Alappuzha

Born in Kayamkulam, Alappuzha on May 3, 1978. He spent his early childhood in Alappuzha, a region known for its rich literary, cultural, and political movements.

1993 - 2003

KSU President & Youth Leadership

Graduated in arts and then obtained his law degree from Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. He served as the State President of the KSU, leading major protests for public school infrastructure.

2004 - 2012

Youth Congress State President

Appointed as the State President of the Kerala Youth Congress. He was highly successful in organizing massive youth conventions and rural campaigns against corruption.

2013 - 2021

DCC President & Structural Reforms

Appointed as the DCC President of Alappuzha. He worked to strengthen the party organization at the grassroots, leading successful relief campaigns during the devastating floods of 2018.

2021 - 2025

Assembly Victory and Sports Focus

Elected to the Kerala Assembly from Kayamkulam. In the assembly, he championed the modernization of sports facilities and advocated for welfare schemes for local artists.

2026 - Present

Sports & Cultural Renaissance

Took the oath of office as Cabinet Minister on May 18, 2026. Managing Sports, Culture, and Youth Affairs, he is currently developing village-level sports stadiums and promoting digital cultural libraries.