K. S. Manoj
Kurisinkal Sebastian Manoj (born 19 April 1965) is an Indian politician and physician. He hails from Kerala and was a Member of Parliament (14th Lok Sabha), representing Alapuzha Lok Sabha constituency.[1] He contested the 2009 Lok Sabha elections from Alapuzha constituency as a Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) candidate.
Dr K. S. Manoj | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Succeeded by | K.C. Venugopal |
| Constituency | Alappuzha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 April 1965 Alapuzha, Kerala |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (1987-2010)  Independent (2010-) |
| Spouse(s) | Smt. Susan Abraham |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Alapuzha |
| As of 18 March, 2009 | |
Some of the most important bills presented by Manoj include "The Fishermen (Welfare) Bill 2005",[2] "The Petrol Pump Workers (Welfare) Bill 2005" and "The Coir Factory Workers (Welfare) Bill 2006".[3]
He resigned from CPI(M) on 9 January 2010, citing that the line of the party clashed with his religious beliefs.[4]
Educational qualifications
- M.B.B.S., D.A. (Diploma in Anaesthesiology)
- Educated at T.D. Medical College, Alleppey and Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Other positions held
- Member, Committee on Defence
- Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Agriculture
- Member, Standing Committee on Defence
- Assistant Insurance Medical Officer, 1993–98
- Lecturer in Anaesthesiology, 1998–2004
- Life Member, (i) Indian Medical Association; (ii) Indian Society of Pain and Palliative Care; (iii) Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists;
- Former State Secretary, Kerala Govt. Medical College Teachers Association
- Member, National Service Scheme
- Former President, Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM)
- Member, Academic Council, University of Kerala
References
- "Detailed Profile - Dr. K.S. Manoj - Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India". India.gov.in. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
- http://164.100.24.208/ls/CommitteeR/PrivateMemBills/17threp.pdf
- "Lok Sabha". 164.100.24.209. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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