V. Sasi (Malayalam: വി. ശശി) is a member of 13th Kerala Legislative Assembly, and 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly. He was the Deputy Speaker of KLA from 2016 to 2021.[1] He belongs to Communist Party of India and represents Chirayinkeezhu constituency.[2]

V. Sasi
V. Sasi
Deputy Speaker, Kerala Legislative Assembly
In office
29 June 2016 – 3 May 2021
Preceded byPalode Ravi
Succeeded byChittayam Gopakumar
Member of legislative assembly
Assumed office
2011
Preceded byConstituency Established
ConstituencyChirayinkeezhu
Personal details
Born12 May 1950 (1950-05-12) (age 74)
Political partyCommunist Party of India
SpouseSuma
Children2
Parent(s)A. Velu
K. Sarada
Residence(s)Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram

Career

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Sasi was in public service for nearly three decades holding senior positions in government; provided effective direction and governance for the all round development of traditional sectors such as coir, handloom, cashew etc. Served as director, managing director and chairman of various public sector undertakings; member, board of directors, National Textile Corporation, Coir Board; private secretary to Shri. P. K. Raghavan, the Minister for SC/ST development in E. K. Nayanar Ministry; planned, co-ordinated and implemented various development schemes for SC/ST; served as chairman, Kerala Agricultural Workers Welfare Fund Board (2006-2009); Member, Travancore Devaswom Board.

Personal life

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He was born on 12 May 1950 to A. Velu and K. Sarada. He has a bachelor's degree in Engineering. He is married to Suma and has 2 children.

References

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  1. ^ "Profiles Handbook – Legislative Bodies In India" (PDF). legislativebodiesinindia.nic.in.
  2. ^ "Deputy Speaker's Page - Kerala Legislature".