A. K. Antony Age, Caste, Family, Biography & More StarsUnfolded

Publish date: 2024-05-20
Full nameArackaparambil Kurian AntonyNames EarnedSt AntonyProfessionPoliticianPhysical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 163 cm
in meters- 1.63 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 4”Eye ColourBlackHair ColourBlack (half-bald)PoliticsPolitical Party• Indian National Congress (INC) (Before 1978; 1982–present)
Indian National Congress
• Indian National Congress-Urs (1978–1980)
• Indian National Congress-A (1980–1982)Political Journey• President of Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress Committee, 1966-69
• General Secretary of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) (1969-73)
• Convener of State Liaison Committee of the Ruling Coalition, Kerala, 1970-77
• Elected as MLA from Cherthala Assembly constituency in 1970
• Served as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha for five times between 1985 and 2022
• President of KPCC, 1973-77, 1978-82, and 1987-92
• Chief Minister of Kerala (27 April 1977 – 27 October 1978, 22 March 1995 – 9 May 1996, 17 May 2001 – 29 August 2004)
• General Secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC) (1984-87)
• Became Member of Congress Working Committee (CWC) in 1992
• Served as the Minister for Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution for a year in 1994 as MP, Rajya Sabha during the tenure of Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao
• Treasurer (Acting) of AICC (1994-95)
• Became Member of Central Disciplinary Action Committee, AICC in 1993
• Became Member of Central Election Committee, AICC in 2001
• Elected as MLA from the Kazhakoottam assembly constituency in by-elections in 1977
• Elected as MLA from Cherthala Assembly constituency in 1996
• Leader of Opposition in Kerala Legislative Assembly from 20 May 1996 to 13 May 2001
• Elected as MLA from Cherthala Assembly constituency in 2001
• Defence Minister of India (26 October 2006 – 26 May 2014)Personal LifeDate of Birth28 December 1940 (Saturday)Age (as of 2023)83 YearsBirthplaceCherthala, Travancore, British India (now Cherthala, Kerala, India)Zodiac signCapricornSignatureA. K. Antony's signatureNationalityIndianHometownCherthala, Kerala, IndiaSchool• Holy Family Boys High School, Cherthala, Kerala
• Government Boys High school, Cherthala, KeralaCollege/University• Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam
• Government Law College, ErnakulamEducational Qualification• Bachelor of Arts from Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam
• Bachelor of Law from Government Law College, ErnakulamReligion/Religious ViewsA. K. Antony is a self-proclaimed atheist. He often advocates the philosophies of the spiritual leader and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, who led a movement against injustice in the caste-ridden society of Kerala.EthnicityA. K. Antony belongs to a Syrian Christian family.Food HabitNon-vegetarianAddressAnjanam, Easwara Vilasam Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Pincode: 695014, Kerala, IndiaRelationships & MoreMarital StatusMarriedFamilyWife/SpouseElizabeth Antony (Kerala High Court lawyer)
A. K. Antony with his familyChildrenSon(s)- Anil Antony (tech entrepreneur and politician), Ajith Paul Antony (actor) (image in Parents section)
Daughter- NoneParentsFather- Arackaparambil Kurien Pillai (deceased)
Mother- Aleykutty Kurian (deceased)SiblingsBrother- A. K. ThomasMoney FactorAssets/PropertiesMoveable Assets
• Cash: Rs. 8,000
• Deposits in Banks: Rs. 30,48,503
• Bonds, Debentures and Shares: Rs. Rs 35,750
• LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs 70,772
• Motor Vehicles: Rs 1,50,000
• Jewellery: Rs. 3,50,000
• Other assets: Rs. 4,00,000

Immovable Assets
• Agricultural Land: Rs 10,00,000
• Residential Buildings: Rs 30,00,000

Note: The given estimates of moveable and immovable assets are as of 2016. It includes assets owned by his wife.

Net Worth (as of 2016)Rs. 80,00,025

Note: It includes his wife's net worth.

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