Hibi Eden
Hibi George Eden | |
|---|---|
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| Member of Parliament from Ernakulam | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Preceded by | K. V. Thomas, INC |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala | |
| In office 2011–2019 | |
| Constituency | Ernakulam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 April 1983 Ernakulam |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Anna Linda |
| Children | Clara |
| Residence | New Delhi / Kochi |
Hibi George Eden, commonly known as Hibi Eden (born 19 April 1983) is an Indian politician from Ernakulam, Kerala and member of the Indian National Congress. Hibi is the son of the late George Eden, a long time member of Parliament from the Ernakulam constituency.[1]
Early life[edit]
Hibi Eden was born in Ernakulam, Kerala to the former Ernakulam MP, the late Sri. George Eden[2] (who died in office, 2003)[3][4] and Smt. Rani Eden at Thoppumpady, Ernakulam on 19 April 1983. He has a younger sister. He lost his mother at an early age and he and his younger sister were raised by their aunt.[citation needed]
Hibi Eden was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala from Ernakulam District in 2011.[5] Hibi was also the president of the NSUI, the National students wing of The Indian National Congress.[6][2]
Personal life[edit]
Hibi Eden is married to Anna Linda, a Malayalam channel anchor on 30 January 2012 at Kaloor St Francis Xavier church after 4 years of love. The couple has a daughter Clara Eden born on 27 November 2012. Hibi is a devout member of the Keralite Latin Catholic community, and enjoys the support of the Church.[7]
Political career[edit]
Hibi Eden was the general secretary of the KSU led Union at Sacred Heart College, Thevara.[8] He then became the State Committee President of the Kerala Students Union which he held until 2009. He was an ex President of the nsu(i) National Students Union of India. He was highly favored to stand as the Indian National Congress candidate in the Ernakulam (Lok Sabha constituency) for the 2009 Indian general election.[citation needed]
He was the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala from Ernakulam constituency winning the 2011 Kerala Assembly elections by a 32,437 vote majority making him the youngest member in the Assembly.[citation needed]. In 2016 assembly elections, He got elected[9] for the second time as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala from Ernakulam constituency winning[10] by 21949 votes. In 2019 Loksabha election he contested from Ernakulam (Lok Sabha constituency) and Eden won by a margin of over 1.6 lakh votes against his nearest rival, P. Rajeev (Kerala) of CPI(M).
| Year | Constituency | Closest Rival | Majority
(Votes) |
Won/Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ernakulam | P Rajeev(CPI(M)) | 169510 | Won[11] |
| Year | Constituency | Closest Rival | Majority
(Votes) |
Won/Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ernakulam | Dr. Sebastian Paul (IND) | 32437 | Won[12] |
| 2016 | Ernakulam | M Anil Kumar (CPI(M)) | 21949 | Won[13] |
Represented India in the Commonwealth Country Seminar held at Samova Island and presented a paper on ‘Parliament and Civil Society’. Represented a ten member Kerala Assembly delegation to China in 2012. Represented INC as a member of Multiparty delegation invited by Singapore High Commission in 2013. Represented India in the Indo-Pak delegation to American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) held in US in 2014. Represented India in the European Union Visitors Programme in 2015. Attended the Conference of the Regions conducted as the preparatory session of the World Climate Change Conference in Lyon, France (2015) and presented a paper on 'Transport and mobility'.[14]
Parliamentary Activity[edit]
During 17th Lok Sabha, Hibi Eden has 89% attendance. In this term, he asked a total of 318 questions, participated in 61 debates, and introduced 9 private member bills.[15]
References[edit]
- ^ "CBI Takes Over Solar Scam Probe, Case Against Top Kerala Congress Leaders". NDTV. 17 August 2021.
- ^ a b Basheer, K.P.M. (16 March 2009). "Archbishop's letter draws criticism. Rooting for Hibi termed interference in the political affairs of a party". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ^ "George Eden an outstanding politician". The New Indian Express. Kochi. 29 July 2012. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ^ "Dr Sebastian Paul _ Ernakulam MP/More a journalist than a politician". 1 November 2009. Archived from the original on 13 March 2009. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ^ "Archive News". The Hindu.
- ^ "Share/Stock Market News - Latest NSE, BSE, Business News, Stock/Share Tips, Sensex Nifty, Commodity, Global Market News & Analysis". Moneycontrol.
- ^ Nedumudy, Vinod (31 March 2019). "Alphons may find it hard to eat into Eden's Christian base". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "'Netagiri' on the shelf?". The Hindu. 3 February 2003. Archived from the original on 24 March 2003.
- ^ "Eranakulam Candidates Kerala Assembly Election 2016 & Results". Zee News. Archived from the original on 24 May 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ "Ernakulam Election and Results 2018, Candidate list, Winner, Runner-up, Current MLA and Previous MLAs". www.elections.in.
- ^ "Kerala Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 - State Wise and Party Wise Results". Elections in India. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election Results in 2011". www.elections.in. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election Results in 2016". www.elections.in. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Welcome to Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "PRS India MP Track". www.prsindia.org. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
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