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Dr. John Brittas

Rajya Sabha MP

Dr. John Brittas

Rajya Sabha – Kerala Constituency · Kerala

CPI(M)Member of Parliament

  • State: Kerala
  • Position: Rajya Sabha MP
  • Party: CPI(M)
  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 60 · DOB 15 May 1966
  • Father: Late Shri A. P. Paily

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Dr. John Brittas is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Kerala, from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), with the current term running from to . He is listed as senior Journalist by profession. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.

Who is Dr. John Brittas?

Dr. John Brittas represents Kerala in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)). Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state's Legislative Assembly. His current term runs from to .

According to his Rajya Sabha biodata, he was born on in Pulikurumba, Naduvil, Distt. Kannur (Kerala). His father's name is recorded as Late Shri A. P. Paily.

Dr. John Brittas's assets and affidavit

As declared in his 2021 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):

  • Total assets: Rs 3,99,02,687 (about Rs 4.0 crore)
  • Total liabilities: Rs 44,68,518 (about Rs 44.7 lakh)
  • Criminal cases declared: 6

These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.

Positions held (official record)

  • 2016 - 2021: Advisor to Chief Minister of Kerala
  • April 2021: Elected to Rajya Sabha
  • June - Sept. 2021: Member, Committee on Commerce
  • June 2021 - Jan. 2022: Member, Telephone Advisory Committee for Trivandrum, Kerala
  • Aug. 2021 - Oct. 2024: Member, Committee on Information and Communication Technology Management in Rajya Sabha
  • Sept. 2021 - June 2024: Member, Committee on Communications and Information Technology
  • Sept. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on External Affairs
  • Oct. 2024 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
  • May 2025 onwards: Member, Committee on Public Undertakings
  • Aug. 2025 onwards: Member, Committee on Transport, Tourism & Culture
  • Feb. 2026 onwards: Member, India- Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group
State
Kerala
Position
Rajya Sabha MP
Party
CPI(M)
Gender
Male
Age
60 · DOB 15 May 1966
Father
Late Shri A. P. Paily
Spouse
Shrimati Sheba Brittas
Marital
Married
Profession
Senior Journalist · Media top management Personnel
Education
Post Graduate
Terms
1
Membership
Sitting
Children
1 son(s), 1 daughter(s)

Accountability

What citizens say

2021

Election result

Assets declared
Rs 3,99,02,687 (as declared in 2021 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
Liabilities declared
Rs 44,68,518 (as declared in 2021 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
Criminal cases declared
6

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Who is Dr. John Brittas?

Dr. John Brittas is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Kerala, from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), with the current term running from 24 April 2021 to 23 April 2027.

Which state does Dr. John Brittas represent in the Rajya Sabha?

He represents Kerala in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.

Which party does Dr. John Brittas belong to?

He belongs to the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), as per the Rajya Sabha record.

When does Dr. John Brittas's Rajya Sabha term end?

His current term began on 24 April 2021 and ends on 23 April 2027, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.

What is Dr. John Brittas's educational qualification?

According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: B.A., M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D.; Educated at Calicut University, Kerala and Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.

How many terms has Dr. John Brittas served in the Rajya Sabha?

His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 1 term.

What assets has Dr. John Brittas declared?

In his 2021 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 3,99,02,687 (about Rs 4.0 crore) and liabilities of Rs 44,68,518 (about Rs 44.7 lakh).

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Timeline

Parliamentary career

  1. – : Member from Keralam, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)

  2. –

    Advisor to Chief Minister of Kerala

  3. April 2021: Elected to Rajya Sabha

  4. June - Sept. 2021: Member, Committee on Commerce

  5. June 2021 - Jan. 2022: Member, Telephone Advisory Committee for Trivandrum, Kerala

  6. Aug. 2021 - Oct. 2024: Member, Committee on Information and Communication Technology Management in Rajya Sabha

  7. Sept. 2021 - June 2024: Member, Committee on Communications and Information Technology

  8. Sept. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on External Affairs

  9. Oct. 2024 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

  10. May 2025 onwards: Member, Committee on Public Undertakings

  11. Aug. 2025 onwards: Member, Committee on Transport, Tourism & Culture

  12. Feb. 2026 onwards: Member, India- Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group

  13. 13

    (Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)

Sources & last updated

Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.

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