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KC Varghese, a well-known journalist and social activist based in Doha is associated with several organisations which espouse the cause of expatriates in gulf and commands an esteemed position amidst the large Malayalee community by way of his activities at various levels through several organisations.

He worked for about 20 years in the Gulf as a freelance journalist and as part of his journalistic duties, travelled extensively all over the world and attended several important world events like the Madrid peace conference, many Arab-Israeli conferences, GCC conferences, post Gulf-war scene, Middle East and North African summit etc.

He has covered many of the major happenings in the Gulf sector for a prominent Malayalam daily and used to splash his views on anything and everything through their broadsheet.

Even during his student days, he was very much outgoing and became the president of Malayala Manorama, Kunnam unit, Mavelikkara at the age of 13.

As a natural extension to these childhood activities, he became associated with student organisations, while in College. He entered the stormy world of politics through campus activities and served as the President of Kerala Students Union for some time and later became President of Block Youth Congress Committee in Changacherry only to progress towards the leadership of Trade Unions in Kottayam district.

He had to face much criticism from others for choosing politics and had to leave for gulf in search of better opportunities during the 80s. Now, he has spent almost 21 years in the Middle East. Here too, he seldom deviated from his established principles and has been working for the betterment of his fellow human beings.

An efficient coordinator, he worked behind the scenes in making the visits of several dignitaries and ministers from the Indian sub-continent successful.