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	'''P. J. Joseph''' (born 10 June 1941) is an Indian politician, former minister and current [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)\|MLA]], who represents the [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)\|Thodupuzha assembly constituency]]. He entered Kerala politics through [[Kerala Congress]] in 1968.<ref>http://www.stateofkerala.in/niyamasabha/p_j_joseph.php</ref>		'''P. J. Joseph''' (born 10 June 1941) is an Indian politician, former minister and current [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)\|MLA]], who represents the [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)\|Thodupuzha assembly constituency]]. He entered Kerala politics through [[Kerala Congress]] in 1968.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.stateofkerala.in/niyamasabha/p_j_joseph.php\|title=Kerala State - Everything about Kerala}}</ref>

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==
	P. J. Joseph was born on 10 June 1941 to Palathinal Joseph and Annamma at [[Purapuzha]] in [[Idukki district]].<ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/13kla/members/p_j_joseph.htm</ref>		P. J. Joseph was born on 10 June 1941 to Palathinal Joseph and Annamma at [[Purapuzha]] in [[Idukki district]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/13kla/members/p_j_joseph.htm\|title = Members - Kerala Legislature}}</ref>

	He instituted the Gandhian Studies Centre and the Gandhi Centre for [[Sustainable Development]].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/07/stories/2006020705410300.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070313111620/http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/07/stories/2006020705410300.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=13 March 2007 \|title=Adopt organic farming methods \| location=Chennai, India \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|date=7 February 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103104881700.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026121500/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103104881700.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=26 October 2012 \|title=Declare Kerala an organic farming State: Joseph \| location=Chennai, India \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|date=31 October 2006}}</ref>		He instituted the Gandhian Studies Centre and the Gandhi Centre for [[Sustainable Development]].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/07/stories/2006020705410300.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070313111620/http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/07/stories/2006020705410300.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=13 March 2007 \|title=Adopt organic farming methods \| location=Chennai, India \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|date=7 February 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103104881700.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026121500/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103104881700.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=26 October 2012 \|title=Declare Kerala an organic farming State: Joseph \| location=Chennai, India \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|date=31 October 2006}}</ref>
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	===Chairman Of Kerala Congress===		===Chairman Of Kerala Congress===
	A power struggle erupted in the party Between [[Jose K. Mani]] faction and [[P. J. Joseph]] Fraction. The Election Commission intervened and it ruled in favor of [[Jose K Mani]]. Later, the faction led by [[P.J Joseph]] merged with [[Kerala Congress]].		A power struggle erupted in the party Between [[Jose K. Mani]] faction and P. J. Joseph Fraction. The Election Commission intervened and it ruled in favor of [[Jose K Mani]]. Later, the faction led by [[P.J Joseph]] merged with [[Kerala Congress]].

	On April 27 an online meeting was convened by the party leadership in Thodupuzha and P.J Joseph was chosen as party chairman.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=		On April 27 an online meeting was convened by the party leadership in Thodupuzha and P.J Joseph was chosen as party chairman.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=
	https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2021/04/27/pj-joseph-elected-kerala-congress-chairman.html}}</ref>		https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2021/04/27/pj-joseph-elected-kerala-congress-chairman.html}}</ref>
	===Controversies===		===Controversies===
	Joseph resigned from the Kerala Cabinet on 4 September 2006 as he was accused of misbehaviour with a lady co-passenger on a [[Kingfisher Airlines\|Kingfisher flight]]. He was acquitted by court on 11 May 2009 due to insufficient evidence.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Scaria\|first=Joe A.\|title=Joseph acquitted in misbehaviour case\|work=The Economic Times\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/joseph-acquitted-in-misbehaviour-case/articleshow/4510004.cms?from=mdr\|access-date=2020-09-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/05/stories/2006090509560100.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070313112042/http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/05/stories/2006090509560100.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=13 March 2007 \|title=Joseph steps down; Kuruvilla named new Kerala Congress(J) Minister \| location=Chennai, India \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|date=5 September 2006}}</ref>		Joseph resigned from the Kerala Cabinet on 4 September 2006 as he was accused of misbehaviour with a lady co-passenger on a [[Kingfisher Airlines\|Kingfisher flight]]. He was acquitted by court on 11 May 2009 due to insufficient evidence.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Scaria\|first=Joe A.\|title=Joseph acquitted in misbehaviour case\|work=The Economic Times\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/joseph-acquitted-in-misbehaviour-case/articleshow/4510004.cms?from=mdr\|access-date=2020-09-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/05/stories/2006090509560100.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070313112042/http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/05/stories/2006090509560100.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=13 March 2007 \|title=Joseph steps down; Kuruvilla named new Kerala Congress(J) Minister \| location=Chennai, India \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|date=5 September 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|last=Suchithra\|first=shakeela\|title=Allegations against P J Joseph : Biju Ramesh reveals more on bar scam\|work=youtube.com\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xmlMbF_nMg \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/6xmlMbF_nMg \|archive-date=2021-12-21 \|url-status=live\|access-date=2021-08-22}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	P. J. Joseph married Dr. Santha Joseph (Retd. Additional Director, Kerala Health Department) on 15 September 1971.		P. J. Joseph married Dr. Santha Joseph (Retd. Additional Director, Kerala Health Department) on 15 September 1971.

	They have four children, three sons and one daughter, named as Appu John Joseph, Dr. Anu Yamuna, Antony Joseph and the late Jomon Joseph.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-congress-leader-pj-josephs-younger-son-dies-of-heart-attack/articleshow/79324823.cms</ref> Jomon Joseph, his youngest son, who suffered from [[Down's Syndrome]], died on 20 November 2020 aged 34.		They have four children, three sons and one daughter, named as Appu John Joseph, Dr. Anu Yamuna, Antony Joseph and the late Jomon Joseph.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-congress-leader-pj-josephs-younger-son-dies-of-heart-attack/articleshow/79324823.cms\|title=PJ Joseph Son Death: Congress leader PJ Joseph's younger son dies of heart attack \| Kochi News - Times of India}}</ref> Jomon Joseph, his youngest son, who suffered from [[Down's Syndrome]], died due to a massive [[heart attack]] on 20 November 2020 aged 34.

	==See also==		==See also==
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	*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071104040714/http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/02/stories/2007110253680400.htm The Hindu, More time given to complete probe]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071104040714/http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/02/stories/2007110253680400.htm The Hindu, More time given to complete probe]
	*[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2006/06/15/stories/2006061516060100.htm The Hindu Online, LDF rejects charges against Joseph]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070711212738/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2006/06/15/stories/2006061516060100.htm The Hindu Online, LDF rejects charges against Joseph]
	*[http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2003/08/26/stories/2003082600611700.htm The Hindu Businessline, Draft policy on organic farming in Kerala to be ready soon]		*[http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2003/08/26/stories/2003082600611700.htm The Hindu Businessline, Draft policy on organic farming in Kerala to be ready soon]
	*[http://www.ashanet.org/library/articles/hindu071799.html Ashanet, An educative experiment]		*[http://www.ashanet.org/library/articles/hindu071799.html Ashanet, An educative experiment]
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| name = P. J. Joseph
| image = P.J Joseph.jpg
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1941|06|10|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Purapuzha]], [[Travancore|Kingdom of Travancore]], [[British India]]<br>(present day [[Idukki district|Idukki]], [[Kerala]], India)
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| residence = [[Purapuzha]], Kerala

| office = [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start = {{Start date|2006|05|11}}
| term_end = Present
| predecessor = [[P. T. Thomas]]
| successor =
| constituency = [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
| office2 = [[Chairman Of Kerala Congress]]
| vicepresident =
| term_start2 = 27 April 2021
| term_end2 =

| office3 = [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start3 = {{Start date|1970|09|17}}
| term_end3 = {{End date|1991|03|23}}
| constituency3 = [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
| predecessor3 = K. C. Zacharia
| successor3 = [[P. T. Thomas]]
| term_start4 = {{Start date|1996|05|20}}
| term_end4 = {{End date|2001|05|10}}
| constituency4 = [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
| predecessor4 = [[P. T. Thomas]]
| successor4 = [[P. T. Thomas]]

| office5 = Minister for Water Resources, Irrigation and Inland Navigation, [[Government of Kerala]]
| term_start5 = {{Start date|2011|05|23|df=yes}}
| term_end5 = {{End date|2016|05|20|df=yes}}
| constituency5 = [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
| predecessor5 = [[N. K. Premachandran]]
| successor5 = [[Mathew T. Thomas]]

| office6 = [[Kerala Public Works Department|Minister for Public Works]], [[Government of Kerala]]
| term_start6 = {{Start date|2009|08|17|df=yes}}
| term_end6 = {{End date|2010|04|30|df=yes}}
| constituency6 = [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
| predecessor6 = [[Mons Joseph]]
| successor6 = [[V. K. Ebrahimkunju]]
| term_start7 = {{Start date|2006|05|18|df=yes}}
| term_end7 = {{End date|2006|09|04|df=yes}}
| constituency7 = [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
| predecessor7 = [[M. K. Muneer]]
| successor7 = [[T. U. Kuruvilla]]
| term_start8 = {{Start date|1996|05|df=yes}}
| term_end8 = {{End date|2001|05|df=yes}}
| constituency8 = [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
| predecessor8 = C. T. Ahammed Ali
| successor8 = [[M. K. Muneer]]
| office9 = [[Department of General and Higher Education (Kerala)|Minister for Education]], [[Government of Kerala]]
| term_start9 = {{Start date|1996|05|df=yes}}
| term_end9 = {{End date|2001|05|df=yes}}
| constituency9 = [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
| predecessor9 = [[E. T. Muhammed Basheer]]
| successor9 = [[Nalakath Soopy]]
| term_start10 = {{Start date|1981|12|28|df=yes}}
| term_end10 = {{End date|1982|03|17|df=yes}}
| constituency10 = [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
| predecessor10 = [[Baby John]]
| successor10 = [[T. M. Jacob]]
| office11 = Minister for Revenue and Housing, [[Government of Kerala]]
| term_start11 = {{Start date|1981|12|28|df=yes}}
| term_end11 = {{End date|1987|03|25|df=yes}}
| constituency11 = [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
| predecessor11 = [[P. S. Sreenivasan]]
| successor11 = P. S. Sreenivasan
| office12 = Minister for Home Affairs, [[Government of Kerala]]
| term_start12 = {{Start date|1978|01|16|df=yes}}
| term_end12 = {{End date|1978|09|15|df=yes}}
| constituency12 = [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
| predecessor12 = [[K. M. Mani]]
| successor12 = K. M. Mani

| party = [[Kerala Congress]]
| spouse = {{Marriage|Dr. Santha Joseph|1971}}
| children = 4
| website =
| footnotes =
| alma_mater =
| native_name = പി. ജെ. ജോസഫ്
| incumbent =
}}
'''P. J. Joseph''' (born 10 June 1941) is an Indian politician, former minister and current [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]], who represents the [[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha assembly constituency]]. He entered Kerala politics through [[Kerala Congress]] in 1968.<ref>http://www.stateofkerala.in/niyamasabha/p_j_joseph.php</ref>

== Early life ==
P. J. Joseph was born on 10 June 1941 to Palathinal Joseph and Annamma at [[Purapuzha]] in [[Idukki district]].<ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/13kla/members/p_j_joseph.htm</ref>

He instituted the Gandhian Studies Centre and the Gandhi Centre for [[Sustainable Development]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/07/stories/2006020705410300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070313111620/http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/07/stories/2006020705410300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 March 2007 |title=Adopt organic farming methods | location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=7 February 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103104881700.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026121500/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/31/stories/2006103104881700.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 October 2012 |title=Declare Kerala an organic farming State: Joseph | location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=31 October 2006}}</ref>

== Political career ==
P.J Joseph contested and won his first election from Thodupuzha to the legislative assembly. He won these elections on ten occasions ([[1970 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|1970]], [[1977 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|1977]], [[1980 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|1980]], [[1982 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|1982]], [[1987 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|1987]], [[1996 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|1996]], [[2006 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2006]], [[2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2011]], [[2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2016]], [[2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2021]]).<ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/mem_1_4.htm 4th KLA</ref><ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/mem_1_5.htm 5th KLA</ref><ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/mem_1_6.htm 6th KLA</ref><ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/mem_1_7.htm 7th KLA</ref><ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/mem_1_8.htm 8th KLA</ref><ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/mem_1_10.htm 10th KLA</ref><ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/mem_1_12.htm 12th KLA</ref><ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/mem_1_13.htm 13th KLA</ref><ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/mem_1_14.htm 14th KLA</ref> He held various ministerial positions within the [[Government of Kerala]]:<ref>http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/13kla/members/p_j_joseph.htm P. J. Joseph MLA</ref>
===As Home Minister (1978)===
Joseph's first time as in Minister was 1978 as [[Home Minister]] in [[A. K. Antony]]'s ministry. He served this roll for nearly 8 months.He resigned the position for his colleague [[K.M Mani]]

===As Revenue minister (1981-1987)===
Since 1981 Joseph Joseph became Revenue minister in [[K. Karunakaran]]'s ministry. Joseph was Revenue minister between 1981 and 1982 and 1982–1987
===As Education minister (1996-2001) ===
[[E. K. Nayanar]]'s ministry between (1996 and 2001). Joseph was Education minister.
=== PWD minister (2006-2010) ===
He was short-term PWD minister in [[V. S. Achuthanandan]]'s ministry in 2006 and 2010. he resigned twice. first time he was accused of misbehaviour with a lady co-passenger. He was acquitted and by the court. second time was for leaving [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|Left Democratic Front]] for united Kerala congress. It was after 23 years, Joseph's party again merged with [[Kerala Congress (M)]] and a alliance member of [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|United Democratic Front]] (UDF).

===[[Kerala Congress (Joseph)]]===
In 1979 he parted ways with Kerala congress leader [[K. M. Mani]] to form a [[Kerala Congress (Joseph) ]]new party. However in 1985 Kerala congress leaders K. M. Mani (from [[Kerala Congress (M)]]), P. J. Joseph from [[Kerala Congress (Joseph)]], [[R. Balakrishna Pillai]] (from [[Kerala Congress (B)]]) and their parties merged forming the united [[Kerala Congress]]. This party split in 1987. P. J. Joseph continued in [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|United Democratic Front]] (UDF) till 1989. He contested for the [[Lok Sabha]] at [[Muvattupuzha (Lok Sabha constituency)|Muvattupuzha]] and [[Idukki (Lok Sabha constituency)|Idukki]] in 1989 and 1991, but was unsuccessful. [[Kerala Congress (Joseph)]] issue raised in Muvattupuzha Lok Sabha seat made him leave the alliance and join LDF. Since 1991 Joseph's party became part of the [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|Left Democratic Front]] (LDF) as an alliance.

In 2010, after 23 years, Joseph's party again merged with [[Kerala Congress (M)]] and a alliance member of [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|United Democratic Front]] (UDF).

On 30 April 2010, Joseph resigned from the LDF government and declared his party's merger with K. M. Mani's party. After [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]'s win in [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]]'s election in 2011, [[Oommen Chandy]] became [[Chief Minister of Kerala]]. Joseph was appointed minister for the 7th time, now with the portfolio of [[irrigation]]; he completed his term in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala Congress(J) splits, PJ Joseph resigns|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/pj-joseph-resigns-kerala-congress-j-splits/20100430.htm|access-date=2020-09-29|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref>

===Chairman Of Kerala Congress===
A power struggle erupted in the party Between [[Jose K. Mani]] faction and [[P. J. Joseph]] Fraction. The Election Commission intervened and it ruled in favor of [[Jose K Mani]]. Later, the faction led by [[P.J Joseph]] merged with [[Kerala Congress]].

On April 27 an online meeting was convened by the party leadership in Thodupuzha and P.J Joseph was chosen as party chairman.<ref>{{Cite web|url=
https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2021/04/27/pj-joseph-elected-kerala-congress-chairman.html}}</ref>
===Controversies===
Joseph resigned from the Kerala Cabinet on 4 September 2006 as he was accused of misbehaviour with a lady co-passenger on a [[Kingfisher Airlines|Kingfisher flight]]. He was acquitted by court on 11 May 2009 due to insufficient evidence.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Scaria|first=Joe A.|title=Joseph acquitted in misbehaviour case|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/joseph-acquitted-in-misbehaviour-case/articleshow/4510004.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2020-09-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/05/stories/2006090509560100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070313112042/http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/05/stories/2006090509560100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 March 2007 |title=Joseph steps down; Kuruvilla named new Kerala Congress(J) Minister | location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=5 September 2006}}</ref>

==Personal life==
P. J. Joseph married Dr. Santha Joseph (Retd. Additional Director, Kerala Health Department) on 15 September 1971.

They have four children, three sons and one daughter, named as Appu John Joseph, Dr. Anu Yamuna, Antony Joseph and the late Jomon Joseph.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-congress-leader-pj-josephs-younger-son-dies-of-heart-attack/articleshow/79324823.cms</ref> Jomon Joseph, his youngest son, who suffered from [[Down's Syndrome]], died on 20 November 2020 aged 34.

==See also==

[[Second Oommen Chandy ministry]]

[[V. S. Achuthanandan ministry]]

[[Third E. K. Nayanar ministry]]

[[Third K. Karunakaran ministry]]

[[Second K. Karunakaran ministry]]

[[First A. K. Antony ministry]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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* https://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/election-commission-freezes-kerala-congress-m-randila-symbol-1.5214284
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* https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/kottayam/2020/11/12/kottayam-kerala-congress-dispute-about-party-symbol.html
*[https://m.deepika.com/article/news-detail/574267 കേരള കോണ്‍ഗ്രസ്-എം എന്ന പേരും രണ്ടില ചിഹ്നവും: സ്റ്റേ 31 വരെ]
*[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/hc-stays-kcm-symbol-allotment/article 32582818.ece]
*[https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/-two leaves-symbol-allotted-jose-k-mani-p-j-joseph-to-file-appeal-1.5018852]
*[https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/news/kerala/kerala- congress-jacob-splits-johny-nellore-groups-to-merge-with-p-j-joseph-faction-1.4547638]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071104040714/http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/02/stories/2007110253680400.htm The Hindu, More time given to complete probe]
*[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2006/06/15/stories/2006061516060100.htm The Hindu Online, LDF rejects charges against Joseph]
*[http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2003/08/26/stories/2003082600611700.htm The Hindu Businessline, Draft policy on organic farming in Kerala to be ready soon]
*[http://www.ashanet.org/library/articles/hindu071799.html Ashanet, An educative experiment]

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