M. P. Veerendra Kumar born in 1936 in wayanad. This multi-faceted myriad minded Social activist was more known for his oratorical and writing skills. A thinker and politician, MPV ( as was fondly called by his party men) was associated with socialist movement was jailed during Emergency days. Was elected to the State Assembly in 1987. In 1996, he was elected to the Loka Sabha. He was appointed State Minister for finance, and was later allocated labours portfolio with independent charge. His articles on wide-ranging topics have been published as ‘Collections’ called: Samanwayathinte Vasantham, Budhante Chiri, Gattum kaana charadukalum, Ramante Dukkam, Aathmavilekkoru Theertha Yathra, Prathibhayude Verukal Thedi , Changambuzha: Vidhiyude Veeta Mrugam.

Positions held:
Chairman, PTI ( Press Trust of India)Member, Coffee Board; Director,PTI;Dy president, India Newspaper Society

Awards / honours:
• C. H. Muhammed Koya award (for contribution towards communal harmony) 1991
• Ist Dubai Kairali Kendra Award, 1993
• Ist Bharat Soorya Award ( Contributions in cultural field)
• Kerala Sahitya Akademi - C B Kumar Endowment Award Buddhante chiri, 1995.
• Odakkuzhal Award-1997
• Sahodaran Ayyappan Award - Aathmavilekkoru Theerthayatra.