Shri Shafi Parambil is a prominent politician affiliated with the Indian National Congress (INC) and represents the Vadakara constituency in Kerala. Born on April 12, 1983, in the Malappuram district, Shafi has quickly established himself as a notable figure in Kerala’s political landscape, especially among the youth. He has a background in engineering and graduated from the National Institute of Technology, Calicut, where he earned his degree in Electrical Engineering.
Shafi’s political career began in earnest when he was elected as the MLA from the Palakkad constituency in the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections, where he won against the well-known BJP leader E. Sreedharan. His campaign strategy emphasized his ability to connect with the electorate through a mix of humility and effective communication, making significant inroads with various voter groups, including youth and women.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he contested from the Vadakara constituency, a historically left-leaning area that had been dominated by the CPI(M) in past elections. Despite this, Shafi emerged victorious, defeating the popular CPI(M) candidate KK Shailaja by a substantial margin of over 114,000 votes. His victory was seen as a reflection of the electorate’s support for the Congress party and its secular values.
Shafi’s political journey has been characterized by his commitment to addressing local issues and his proactive approach to governance. He has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, education, and healthcare within his constituency His win in Vadakara is particularly noteworthy as it marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the region, where the Congress had struggled to regain a foothold against the CPI