T. J. Vinod

Thaivelikkakath Joseph Vinod (born 6 April 1963) is an Indian politician from the Indian National Congress, currently serving as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Ernakulam State Assembly constituency. A senior Congress leader from Ernakulam district, he has also served as the Deputy Mayor of the Kochi Municipal Corporation and as the President of the District Congress Committee (DCC) Ernakulam. Vinod is known for his grassroots political work, youth leadership, and civic development initiatives in the Kochi region.

Early life and education T. J. Vinod was born on 6 April 1963 in Palarivattom, Ernakulam, Kerala, to Celin and T. M. Joseph of the Thaivelikkakath house. He belongs to the Latin Catholic community.

He completed his schooling at St. Rita’s Public School, Ponnuruthy, and his pre-degree course at Vidyaniketan College, Kacherippady, Ernakulam. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery, between 1982 and 1985.

During his college years, he was active in student politics through the Kerala Students Union (KSU), the student wing of the Indian National Congress.

Family and personal life T. J. Vinod is married to Shimitha Vinod. The couple has two children, Sneha Vinod and Varun Vinod, both graduates of the Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kakkanad. His hobbies include watching football and cricket. He has also been serving as the District President of the Archery Association since 2007. Chernallur Drinking Water Project – improving access to safe drinking water. Vaduthala - Perandoor Bridge – improving transport connectivity in the region. KSRTC Bus Stand Redevelopment (Ernakulam) – modernization project under progress. Good Morning Ernakulam''' – breakfast programme for schoolchildren in the constituency. MLA Cup – Football Tournament Against Drugs – youth engagement and anti-drug campaign through sports. Karuthalayi Ernakulam'' – a series of medical camps and health awareness programmes.

2021 There were 1,64,534 registered voters in Ernakulam Assembly constituency for the 2021 Kerala Assembly election.