Sumesh Achuthan

Sumesh Achuthan is an Indian politician and advocate who has been serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Chittur constituency in Kerala since 4 May 2026. He is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) and serves as the Chairman of the KPCC OBC Department.

Early life and education Sumesh Achuthan was born in Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala to K. Achuthan, the former MLA from Chittur constituency.

Political career Key positions He currently holds several positions within the Indian National Congress: Position !! Organization !! Tenure 2018–present He was elected and began his term on 4 May 2026.

Municipal role In the 2025 local body elections, Sumesh Achuthan contested from the Paruthikkavu ward of Chittur-Thathamangalam Municipality and won, becoming the municipal chairperson in December 2025.

Upon taking office, he announced the removal of the honorific title "honourable" from municipal officials' names, stating "public servants should not enjoy privileges unavailable to common people"