 He was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha, representing the Manjeri constituency of Kerala and is a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) political party.Presently the Chairman of Wakf Board, Kerala

Minister for Works, Wakf, Haj and Inland Navigation from 02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991.Member, Lok Sabha (2004-2009).Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1991–93), Committee of Privileges (1996–98), & (1998-01).