Senior Kerala Congress leader Thomas Kuthiravattam has died, party sources said on Tuesday. He was 80. He died on Monday evening after a prolonged period of rest due to age-related ailments. Mr. Kuthiravattam, a native of Kallissery in Chengannur, was a well-known face in Kerala politics and had a long association with the Kerala Congress. He served as a Member of the Rajya Sabha from 1985 to 1991, during which he actively represented the interests of Kerala. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Kerala Congress (M) leader Jose K. Mani condoled the demise of Mr. Kuthiravattam. Published – January 13, 2026 09:40 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Neighbours to depose as Kolkata Police investigates ED searches at I-PAC chief’s residence Rupee falls 5 paise to 90.22 against U.S. dollar