Anto Antony — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Current Member of Parliament for Pathanamthitta, Kerala, since 2009.
Member of the Indian National Congress.
Serves on the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, and the Consultative Committee on Minority Affairs.
Formerly served on the Standing Committee on External Affairs, Energy, and Committee on Government Assurances.
Began his political career with the Kerala Students Union.
Holds degrees from St. Thomas College, Pala, and law colleges in Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam.

Biography

Anto Antony Punnathaniyil is an Indian politician and agriculturist, born on May 1, 1957. He has served as a Member of Parliament for Pathanamthitta, Kerala, since 2009. A member of the Indian National Congress, he was first elected as a United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate in 2009 and has successfully retained his seat through subsequent elections in 2014, 2019, and 2024.

Throughout his parliamentary career, Antony has held significant committee roles.