Abin Varkey Kodiyattu
Abin Varkey Kodiyattu is an Indian political leader associated with the Indian National Congress and its youth organisations, the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) and the National Students' Union of India (NSUI). He has served as the State Vice President of the Indian Youth Congress (Kerala) and previously as National Secretary of the NSUI. His role in youth politics has been widely covered in major Indian media outlets.
Early life and education
Abin Varkey Kodiyattu hails from Kolencherry in Ernakulam district, Kerala. He studied at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kochi.. He Graduated as an Civil Engineer from SNGEC, Kadayirippu and then Pursued Law Degree from Trivandrum Law College in Thiruvanathapuram
Political career
Youth Congress and NSUI
Kodiyattu has served as the State Vice President of the Indian Youth Congress (Kerala) and as National Secretary of the NSUI. His political activity has made him a known figure within youth politics in Kerala.
Youth Congress State President election 2023
In the 2023 Youth Congress Kerala State President election, Abin Varkey Kodiyattu emerged as a significant contender, securing 168,588 votes and finishing in second place behind Rahul Mamkootathil, who won with 221,986 votes. As a result of his strong performance, Abin was appointed as one of the Youth Congress State Vice Presidents, joining a group of eight leaders elevated to the position. Prior to this election, Abin served as the State General Secretary of the Youth Congress, highlighting his growing influence within the organisation. The All India Youth Congress leadership also considered introducing new working president posts, a structure under which both Abin Varkey and fellow candidate Aritha Babu were potential appointees.
2023–2025 Youth Congress leadership developments
In 2025, he gained significant media attention during the reorganisation of the Youth Congress leadership in Kerala. Reports from major news outlets noted that he was a strong contender for the State President post and had received substantial votes in earlier internal elections.
Despite expectations, the national leadership appointed O. J. Janeesh as State President. The decision caused notable debate within internal Congress factions. Kodiyattu publicly expressed that he would abide by the party's decision and reiterated his commitment to party discipline.
Request to remain active in Kerala
Following his appointment as National Secretary of the Youth Congress, Kodiyattu requested the party leadership to allow him to continue political work in Kerala due to upcoming elections and ongoing political mobilisation.
Senior Congress leaders commented that national responsibilities could still be handled while remaining in Kerala.
Media coverage
Malayalam and English media frequently featured Kodiyattu in articles covering internal party developments, debates, and Youth Congress organisational issues.
2026 Kerala Elections
Based on an internal survey conducted by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), Abin Varkey has been identified as the likely Congress candidate for the Aranmula assembly constituency in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election. The survey proposes fielding him against the incumbent two‑term CPM legislator and state minister Veena George, as part of the Congress party's broader strategy to reclaim the Aranmula seat from the Left Democratic Front (LDF). Both Abin and Veena belong to the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, a detail highlighted in political assessments of the constituency's voter dynamics. The AICC survey forms part of a comprehensive candidate‑finalisation exercise in which the party has emphasized winnability, public acceptance, and grassroots feedback as key parameters
Professional career
In addition to his political career, Kodiyattu is a civil engineer and practicing advocate. He is listed as a founder and partner at Nyay Advocates & Solicitors, a Kerala‑based law firm.
See also
- Indian National Congress
- Indian Youth Congress
- National Students' Union of India