M. Liju is a prominent Indian politician, seasoned administrator, and advocate who serves as the Minister for Excise and Cooperation for the Government of Kerala. Representing the Kayamkulam constituency in the Alappuzha district, he is widely recognized for his grassroots activism and focus on socio-economic development within the Indian National Congress. His ministerial tenure centers on upgrading the cooperative sector's infrastructure, boosting institutional transparency, and managing state excise frameworks to foster economic and social well-being across the state.
Active Term
Assumed Ministerial Office: May 18, 2026
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA): Elected to the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly in the May 2026 state elections.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.): Completed his undergraduate science degree prior to entering law school.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.): Earned his professional degree in law from the prestigious Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, affiliated with Kerala University.
Master of Laws (LL.M.): Completed his post-graduate legal studies through Kuvempu University.
Family Details
Parent: Mohanlal M.
(Immediate family profiles can be fully expanded chronologically as verified by institutional directories)
Association with Cooperative Societies & Government Departments
Department of Cooperation (Government of Kerala): As the Cabinet Minister, he directs state executive policies governing agricultural credit societies, consumer cooperatives, and district banking infrastructure.
Department of Excise (Government of Kerala): Exercises ministerial administration over state revenue enforcement, compliance, and dual regulatory portfolios.
State Cooperative Credit Management: Works with institutional apex bodies like the Kerala Bank to strengthen financial inclusion and credit safety nets for local farming and worker communities.
Contributions to Corporate Social Responsibility & Public Welfare
Leads large-scale digitization and accountability reforms within localized primary cooperative banks to protect ordinary depositors and rural savers.
Utilizes his background as a legal professional to draft structural updates aimed at resolving disputes within small-scale labor, construction, and agricultural cooperative societies.
Publications & Academic Background
Contributed to various legal reviews, state-level policy papers, and institutional legislative drafts focusing on cooperative legal reforms and excise law enforcement.
Awards & Recognitions
Led the United Democratic Front (UDF) to an important victory in the Alappuzha district during the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections, reclaiming the historic Kayamkulam constituency seat.
References
Official Gazettes and Portfolios of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly.
Permanent Member Registry of the Kerala Niyamasabha.
Historical and Business Archives of the Department of Cooperation, Government of Kerala.