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Benny Behanan

Benny Behanan is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Chalakudy, Kerala.

Party in the cited recordIndian National Congress

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Need to provide financial assistance to establish an Advance Forensic Science Laboratory in Kerala-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 8

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Criminal Investigatione-Forensics
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding

01 / THE ESSENTIALS

At a glance

Office
Member of Parliament · Lok Sabha
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Institution
Lok Sabha
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Constituency / area
Chalakudy
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State / Union territory
Kerala
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Membership status
Listed as sitting in the official Parliament roster
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THE JOURNEY, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER

A life in the public record

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  1. 195222 August 1952
  2. 19711971
    early life

    Education recorded in the source

    B.Com. from Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Kerala University in year 1971-72

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  3. 19821982-1987, 2011-2016
    public service

    Member, Kerala Legislative Assembly (Two Terms)

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  4. 19911991-1993
    public service

    Member, District Council

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  5. 20042004
    elections

    Contested IDUKKI

    Lok Sabha · Kerala · INC · 284,521 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  6. 20192019
    elections

    Won CHALAKUDY

    Lok Sabha · Kerala · INC · 473,444 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  7. 2019May 2019
    elections

    Elected to 17th Lok Sabha

    Position and period retained from the source; an open-ended period does not independently establish a current appointment.

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  8. 201913 Sept. 2019 onwards
    public service

    Member, Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs

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  9. 201916 Sept. 2019 onwards
    public service

    Member, Joint Committee on Offices of Profit

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  10. 2024June 2024
    elections

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  11. 202426-Sep-2024 onwards
    public service

    Member, committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas

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  12. 202408-Oct-2024 onwards
    public service

    Member, the Joint Committee on Offices of Profit (Eighteenth Lok Sabha)

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  13. 202625 Feb 2026 onwards
    public service

    Member, Brazil Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  14. 20262026-08-11
    public work

    Latest dated reference in this collection

    Parliamentary question: Posts Reserved for Divyangjans This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.

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  15. UndatedPeriod not supplied
    public service

    Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Culture and Tourism

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THE ELECTORAL JOURNEY

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2Archived contests
1Recorded wins
1Party labels in these results
Source-linked general-election contests in this archive
ElectionSeat & partyOutcomeVotes
2004 · Lok Sabha ↗IDUKKIKerala · INCPosition 2284,521
2019 · Lok Sabha ↗CHALAKUDYKerala · INCWon473,444

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Early life & upbringing

The cited biography records Benny Behanan’s date of birth as 22 August 1952. The birthplace is recorded as Vengola, Ernakulam, Kerala.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Education & professional life

The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: B.Com Educated at Sri Sankara College, Kalady, Ernakulam, Kerala University. The professional background is listed as POLITICAL AND SOCIAL WORKER.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Public life: the documented service history

The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 1982-1987, 2011-2016: Member, Kerala Legislative Assembly (Two Terms). A later recorded entry is 25 Feb 2026 onwards: Member, Brazil Parliamentary Friendship Group. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.

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02 / BIOGRAPHY

The person behind the office

Education category in roster
Graduate
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Profession as listed
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL WORKER
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Other profession as listed
Agriculturist, Trade Unionist
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Lok Sabha terms served (source)
2
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Education details in PRS
B.Com. from Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Kerala University in year 1971-72
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Education category in PRS
Graduate
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Education in the official biography
B.Com Educated at Sri Sankara College, Kalady, Ernakulam, Kerala University
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Additional profession in biography
Agriculturist, Trade Unionist
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Personal background in the official biography

Date of birth
22 August 1952
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Place of birth
Vengola, Ernakulam, Kerala
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Father’s name
Shri Ulahanan Thomas
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Mother’s name
Smt Chinnamma Thomas
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Marital status
Married
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Spouse’s name
Sherly Benny
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Marriage date
9 January 1983
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Sons listed in biography
1
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Daughters listed in biography
1
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Interests, publications & public work

Books & publications
Demonetisation:Sanghaditha Kuttam Niyamanusrutha Kolla
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Social & cultural work as reported
Working for the differently abled persons and weaker section through Santhwanam : A relief scheme in association with various hospitals; Conduct and promote various literary and educational activities
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Special interests
Debating, Public Speaking, Writing Articles
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Hobbies & recreation
Reading, watching movies, listening to music
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Sports & clubs
President, Kerala State Skating Association; College team football player
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Travel reported in biography
Widely Travelled
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Other information in biography
Managing Director, Veekshanam Daily (Malayalam) 2006-2011; Former President, Kerala Students Union; District Congress Committee, Trissur; Former General Secretary, Indian Youth Congress (Kerala); Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee; Member, All India Congress Committee; Convener, United Democratic Front (UDF)
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03 / PUBLIC SERVICE

Terms, responsibilities & positions

Legislature / term
18th Lok Sabha
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Membership category
Elected
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Lok Sabha numbers in service record
17,18
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Term description in PRS
Second Term
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Term start in PRS
2024-06-09
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Activity reporting scope
Data corresponds to the period from 24-06-2024 to 13-08-2026.
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Positions held & committee service

  1. 25 Feb 2026 onwards

    Member, Brazil Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  2. 08-Oct-2024 onwards

    Member, the Joint Committee on Offices of Profit (Eighteenth Lok Sabha)

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  3. 26-Sep-2024 onwards

    Member, committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas

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  4. June 2024

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  5. Period not supplied

    Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Culture and Tourism

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  6. 13 Sept. 2019 onwards

    Member, Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs

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  7. 16 Sept. 2019 onwards

    Member, Joint Committee on Offices of Profit

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  8. May 2019

    Elected to 17th Lok Sabha

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  9. 1991-1993

    Member, District Council

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  10. 1982-1987, 2011-2016

    Member, Kerala Legislative Assembly (Two Terms)

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Matched archived election result

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Matched archived election
Lok Sabha · 2024
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Constituency in that election
Chalakudy
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Winning party in that election
INC
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Votes recorded for the winner
394171
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Winning margin in votes
63754
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Runner-up in that election
PROF C RAVEENDRANATH
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Runner-up party
CPI(M)
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04 / LEGISLATIVE WORK

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YearQuestionsProceedings
20246012
20256714
2026465

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PARTY & REPRESENTATION

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Party in the cited membership record

Indian National Congress

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National platform · Lok Sabha election 2024

Nyay Patra 2024

The party’s 2024 national manifesto. This provides election-cycle context; its commitments are not automatically individual pledges or verified outcomes.

  • Social justice and representation
  • Employment and youth opportunities
  • Women’s rights and economic participation
  • Agriculture and farmers
  • Workers and social security
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Debates & proceedings

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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-01 to 2026-07-31

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Original source

Need to provide financial assistance to establish an Advance Forensic Science Laboratory in Kerala-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 8

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Criminal Investigatione-Forensics
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Need to amend bail provisions under the NDPS Act to make the law more effective and equitable-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 8

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

NarcoticsDrug Trafficking
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The Union Budget, 2026-27 - Demands for Grants - Ministry of Railways - Not concluded

BUDGET (GENERAL) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Budget AllocationFinancial AidFund AllocationRailway ElectrificationSafety DevicesSafety MeasuresTicket BookingInfrastructure Facilities
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Regarding Need to review the decision to exclude Aluva Railway Station in Ernakulam district, Kerala from Amrit Bharat Station Scheme-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Railway Passenger AmenitiesAmrit Bharat Station Scheme
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Regarding need to include Kalady-Malayattoor-Athirappilly-Kodungalloor-Azheekode-Muziris-Thirumoozhikulam Integrated Tourism Circuit under PRASHAD/Swadesh Darshan-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Cultural HeritageEco-tourismNational Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) SchemeSwadesh Darshan Scheme
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding

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Viksit Bharat Gurantee for Rojgar and Ajevika Mission (Gramin):VB-G RAM G Bill

GOVERNMENT BILLS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 6

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AgricultureBudgetCentral GovernmentEconomic StatisticsMigration PolicyMinimum WageRural EmploymentSocial Security
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Questions & answers

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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-22 to 2026-08-11

173 source records
Original source

Posts Reserved for Divyangjans

UNSTARRED · SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3846 · Session 8

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

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Houses for Landless under PMAY-G

STARRED · RURAL DEVELOPMENT · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 335 · Session 8

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Complaints of Food Quality in Trains

STARRED · RAILWAYS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 256 · Session 8

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Promotion of Medical and Wellness Tourism

UNSTARRED · TOURISM · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 2508 · Session 8

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

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Ebola Virus Outbreak

STARRED · HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 184 · Session 8

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

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UMEED Portal

UNSTARRED · MINORITY AFFAIRS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 1828 · Session 8

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Congress workers stop Benny Behanan over CM choice; MP calls it ‘friendly conversation'

Onmanorama

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Publisher index

Chalakudy election results 2024 live updates: Cong's Benny Behanan defeats CPM's C Raveendranath

The Times of India

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Lok Sabha Elections: Chalakudy gives Benny Behanan a second term, but with a reduced margin

The Hindu

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Chalakudy Election Result 2024 LIVE Updates Highlights: Benny Behanan of INC Wins

News18

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MP Benny Behanan victim of factional feud in Oommen Chandy-led Congress ‘A’ group

The New Indian Express

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05 / CONTACT & ACCESS

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Delhi / present correspondence address
Flat No.1102, 11th Floor, Kosi Block, BKS Marg, New Delhi 110001
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Delhi contact published by Parliament
09447565858, 09871095104 (M)
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Permanent correspondence address in official biography
Kunjuvittykudy House No. 4 Doctor's Villa, Canal Road Angamali Ernakulam Kerala 680308
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Contact numbers published by Parliament
Tel. : (0484) 2576566 09846184400 (M),9447565858
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06 / FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

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YOUR QUESTIONS. THE SOURCE RECORD.

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When was Benny Behanan born?

The cited biography records 22 August 1952.

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Where was Benny Behanan born?

Vengola, Ernakulam, Kerala.

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What education is recorded for Benny Behanan?

B.Com Educated at Sri Sankara College, Kalady, Ernakulam, Kerala University.

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What professional background is recorded for Benny Behanan?

POLITICAL AND SOCIAL WORKER.

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What is the earliest dated public role listed for Benny Behanan?

1982-1987, 2011-2016: Member, Kerala Legislative Assembly (Two Terms). This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.

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Which parliamentary record does this profile follow?

Benny Behanan is listed in the Lok Sabha record for Kerala. Read the linked membership source for the office and its scope.

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07 / PLAIN-LANGUAGE ANSWERS

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Who is Benny Behanan?

Benny Behanan is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Chalakudy, Kerala.

What does this office do?

Represents a parliamentary constituency in the House of the People. MPs participate in lawmaking, budget scrutiny, questions and parliamentary committees.

How is this representative chosen?

Direct election from a parliamentary constituency.

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08 / SOURCE NOTEBOOK

Every fact has a trail

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