Political Activities

School / College level

Antony came into the limelight of politics in his school days. His organisational qualities helped him to become the Union Secretary of Maharajas College which helped him to become a noteworthy student leader at the state level.

Antony emerged successful to form a strong array of youth movements against the E.M.S. ministry of 1957. He was the anchor person behind the students' strike demanding the state government to reduce the boat charge of the students of Kuttanadu. It spread like wild fire all over the state. He led several successful struggles against the authority. The 'pattini jatha' and 'veluthullikayal prakshobhanam', he led from Kasargod to Trivandrum gained public interest. The reason for the latter struggle was an eviction by the church authorities. Antony exhibited his bravery to question the church authorities. The movement attained its goal finally which became a milestone in Antony's political growth.

State level

Antony became Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee Secretary and laision committee member of UDF in 1970. He was first elected to the assembly in 1970 from Cherthala. He became the Chief minister of Kerala in 1977-78 and 1995-96 periods. He was elected from Kazhakoottam and Tirurangadi respectively during these periods. He adorned the chair of KPCC Vice President for a long period. Antony the chief minster of kerala got elected from cherthala in 2001 polls.

National level

Antony was a member of Rajya Sabha from 1985 to 91 and 1991 to 96. He was the minister for Civil Supplies in Narasimha Rao ministry in the latter period. He is one of the top most and responsible Congress leaders of the country. He was elected several times to the Congress Working Committee, the superior strata of Congress party, he was once again nominated to AICC in 1997. Now also he is working as a working committee member.

Antony, the Rebel

Antony, the prophet of idealism

Antony, the man