Meet Shafi Parambil, a dynamic and charismatic leader from Kerala’s Indian National Congress. Born on 12 February 1983 in Karakkad, Pattambi (Palakkad), he has rapidly risen through the ranks of the Congress party. An MBA graduate, he began his political journey via student politics—making his mark in the Kerala Students Union (KSU) as State General Secretary (2007) and State President (2009)
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He was elected as MLA of Palakkad thrice—in 2011, 2016, and 2021—defeating notable candidates like E. Sreedharan by a notable margin in a high-profile battle
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. In 2024, he made a successful leap to national politics by winning the Vadakara Lok Sabha seat with a commanding margin of 114,516 votes
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Known for his approachable and grounded persona, Shafi is respected for steering clear of polarizing rhetoric and embracing a broad, inclusive political approach
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. He represents Kerala in the 18th Lok Sabha and, from May 2025, serves as the Working President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC)
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In his personal life, Shafi is an MBA graduate, married to Asheela Ali, and father to two children
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. Outside politics, he enjoys cricket, music, travel, cinema, and reading
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