1997 Elected to Lok Sabha (Eleventh)
He was the Minister of State for Finance (Deptt. Of Expenditure) from 21st Feb. 9 to 9th June 1997
10 June 1997 onwards Minister of State for Labour (independent charge), with additional charge of Urban Affairs, till dissolution of Parliament on 19th March 1998
 
His accomplishments as a Parlimentarian
Influenced the decision on the twinning of the Mangalore-Shoranur railway track by bringing pressure on the Central Government.
Fully utilized the amount of Rs.2 crore allotted to MPs in 1996-'97 and 1997-'98.
Took steps for disbursing Provident Fund as soon as an employee retires from service.
Secured an allocation of Rs.25 crore to Calicut bye-pass.
Took steps to improve conditions in Employees' State Insurance (ESI) hospitals. Instituted facilities for surgical treatment including bye-pass surgery at the best hospitals in India, full cost being met by the ESI.
Took steps to establish modern ESI hospitals at Kozhikode and Kollam
Instituted Provident Fund Office at Kannur.
Played a decisive role in securing Indian Institute of Management (IIM) to Kozhikode.
 
 
 
 
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