Roji M. John
Indian politician (born 1984)
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Roji Mullanmadakkal John (born 20 May 1984) is an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress who is currently serving as the Minister of Higher Education in the Government of Kerala. He is a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly[1] representing, Angamaly constituency since 2016[2] and again re-elected in 2021. Roji has also served as the president of the NSUI, the national students' wing of the Indian National Congress.[3]
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- Higher Education
- Collegiate Education
- Technical Education
- Universities (Except Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries, Medical and Digital Universities)
- Entrance Examinations
- National Cadet Corps
- Additional Skill Acquisition Programme
Roji M. John | |
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| Minister for Higher Education, Government of Kerala | |
| Assumed office 18 May 2026 | |
| Chief Minister | V.D. Satheesan |
| Departments | See list
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| Preceded by | R. Bindu |
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2 June 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Thettayil |
| Constituency | Angamaly |
| Secretary, All India Congress Committee | |
| Assumed office July 2022 | |
| Secretary, National Students' Union of India | |
| In office 2014 – 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 May 1984 |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | |
Education
He got Post Graduate[4] in M.A.- Political Science from the Central University of Hyderabad during the period 2002-2003 and 2003-2004. Later he jointed JNU New Delhi. He got M Phil. from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi during 2004-2006.
Election Results
| Year | Constituency | Closest Rival | Majority
(Votes) |
Won/Lost | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Angamaly | Benny Moonjely (JS(S)) | 9,186 | Won | 49.26 |
| 2021 | Angamaly | Adv. Jose Thettayil (JD(S)) | 15,929 | Won | 52.11 |
| 2026 | Angamaly | Saju Paul (CPI(M)) | 37008 | Won | 60.17 |