Joice George
Joice George | |
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Idukki | |
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Born | Idukki, Kerala | 26 April 1970
Occupation | Advocate |
As of 15 December, 2016 Source: [1] |
Joice George (born 26 April 1970) is an Indian politician and a
Personal life
He was born as son of Paliath George in Idukki district and completed his education from Newman College, Thodupuzha, Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram.[3]
Political career
He practiced as a lawyer for sixteen years and entered politics through High Range Samrakshana Samithi (HRSS) protests against Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel report (Gadgil Report).[4]
He represented the
Controversies
- In 2017, the Sub Collector Devikulam taluk cancelled title deed of 28 acres of land that was in the name of him and family calling it encroachment. This land was acquired in 2005 from for Scheduled Caste owners.[7]
- In 2021, he caught himself in middle of a controversy by calling Rahul Gandhi, "unmarried trouble maker".[8]
- In 2022 he made a controversial remark on Buffer Zone which was antithetical to his stand on Gadgil Report.[9]
References
- ^ dnaindia. CPI-M shortlists independent candidates in Kerala for Lok Sabha polls
- ^ Election Commission of India. Idukki
- ^ Correspondent, D. C. (12 November 2017). "Idukki MP Joice George, kin lose illegal land'". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ Indian Express. Didi delays second list, calls off Haryana rally
- ^ Vellaram, Sandeep (23 February 2019). "A leader to tackle flood-related concerns: What Idukki voters want this Lok Sabha polls". The News Minute. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Ex-MP Joice George, family lose 28-acre property in Idukki; title deeds revoked". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 April 2024.