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{{short description|Indian politician}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name                = Hibi Eden
| name                = Hibi George Eden
| image              = File:Hibi Eden.jpg
| image              = File:Hibi Eden.jpg
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|1983|4|19|df=y}}
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|1983|4|19|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Ernakulam]]
| birth_place        = [[Ernakulam]], [[Kerala]], India
| residence          = [[New Delhi]] / [[Kochi]]
| residence          = [[New Delhi]] / [[Kochi]]
| office1            = [[Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament from]] [[Ernakulam (Lok Sabha constituency)|Ernakulam]]
| office1            = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]
| term_start1        = 2019
| term_start1        = 23 May 2019
| term_end1          =  
| term_end1          =  
| predecessor1        = [[K. V. Thomas]], [[Indian National Congress|INC]]
| predecessor1        = [[K. V. Thomas]]
| office2            = Member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Kerala]]
| successor1          =
| constituency1      = [[Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency|Ernakulam]], [[Kerala]]
| office2            = Member of the [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start2        = 2011
| term_start2        = 2011
| term_end2          = 2019
| term_end2          = 2019
| predecessor2        = [[Dominic Presentation]]
| successor2          = [[T. J. Vinod]]
| constituency2      = [[Ernakulam Assembly constituency|Ernakulam]]
| party              = [[Indian National Congress]]
| party              = [[Indian National Congress]]
| constituency2      = [[Ernakulam]]
| spouse              = {{marriage|Anna Linda|30 January 2012}}
| spouse              = Anna Linda
| children            = Clara
}}
}}
'''Hibi Eden''' (born 19 April 1982) 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.<ref>{{Cite news|title=CBI Takes Over Solar Scam Probe, Case Against Top Kerala Congress Leaders |url=https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/solar-panel-case-cbi-case-against-top-congress-leaders-in-kerala-over-solar-panel-scam-2512225|last=|date=17 Aug 2021|work=NDTV}}</ref>
 
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, Lok Sabha|member of Parliament]] from the [[Ernakulam (Lok Sabha constituency)|Ernakulam constituency]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=CBI Takes Over Solar Scam Probe, Case Against Top Kerala Congress Leaders|url=https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/solar-panel-case-cbi-case-against-top-congress-leaders-in-kerala-over-solar-panel-scam-2512225|last=|date=17 Aug 2021|work=NDTV|access-date=17 August 2021|archive-date=17 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817072023/https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/solar-panel-case-cbi-case-against-top-congress-leaders-in-kerala-over-solar-panel-scam-2512225|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Hibi Eden was born in [[Ernakulam]], [[Kerala]] to the former [[Ernakulam (Lok Sabha constituency)|Ernakulam MP]], the late Sri. George Eden<ref name="Archbishop’s letter">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/16/stories/2009031654280400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107093259/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/16/stories/2009031654280400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2012|title=Archbishop's letter draws criticism. Rooting for Hibi termed interference in the political affairs of a party|last=Basheer|first=K.P.M.|date=16 March 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref> (who died in office, 2003)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article578696.ece#.Uyc4OoWDmMU|title=George Eden an outstanding politician|date=29 July 2012|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|accessdate=17 March 2014|location=Kochi}}</ref><ref name="MMP">{{cite web|url=http://www.ernakulammp.com/page/dr-sebastian-paul-mp|title=Dr Sebastian Paul _ Ernakulam MP/More a journalist than a politician|date=1 November 2009|accessdate=17 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090313045438/http://www.ernakulammp.com/page/dr-sebastian-paul-mp|archive-date=2009-03-13}}</ref> and Smt. Rani Edenon 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|date=August 2021}}
Hibi Eden was born in [[Ernakulam]], [[Kerala]] to the former [[Ernakulam (Lok Sabha constituency)|Ernakulam MP]] George Eden<ref name="Archbishop’s letter">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/16/stories/2009031654280400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107093259/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/16/stories/2009031654280400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2012|title=Archbishop's letter draws criticism. Rooting for Hibi termed interference in the political affairs of a party|last=Basheer|first=K.P.M.|date=16 March 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref> (who died in office, 2003)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article578696.ece#.Uyc4OoWDmMU|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317212735/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article578696.ece#.Uyc4OoWDmMU|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 March 2014|title=George Eden an outstanding politician|date=29 July 2012|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|accessdate=17 March 2014|location=Kochi}}</ref><ref name="MMP">{{cite web|url=http://www.ernakulammp.com/page/dr-sebastian-paul-mp|title=Dr Sebastian Paul _ Ernakulam MP/More a journalist than a politician|date=1 November 2009|accessdate=17 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090313045438/http://www.ernakulammp.com/page/dr-sebastian-paul-mp|archive-date=2009-03-13}}</ref> and Rani Eden at Thoppumpady, Ernakulam on 19 April 1983. He has a younger sister. He lost his mother at an early age and his aunt raised him and his younger sister.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Hibi Eden |url=https://indianexpress.com/about/hibi-eden/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=9 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709113233/https://indianexpress.com/about/hibi-eden/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
Hibi Eden was elected as a member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Kerala]] from [[Ernakulam]] District in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Archive News|url=https://www.thehindu.com/archive/|website=The Hindu}}</ref> Hibi was also the president of the [[NSUI]], the National students wing of The Indian National Congress.<ref>{{cite web|title=Share/Stock Market News - Latest NSE, BSE, Business News, Stock/Share Tips, Sensex Nifty, Commodity, Global Market News & Analysis|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/|website=Moneycontrol}}</ref><ref name="Archbishop’s letter" />


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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 [[Latin Catholics of Malabar|Keralite Latin Catholic]] community.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nedumudy|first=Vinod|date=2019-03-31|title=Alphons may find it hard to eat into Eden’s Christian base|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/310319/alphons-may-find-it-hard-to-eat-into-edens-christian-base.html|access-date=2021-06-30|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>
Hibi Eden married Anna Linda, a [[Malayalam]] television channel anchor on 30 January 2012 at [[Kaloor]] St Francis Xavier church after 4 years of love.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2012/Aug/20/in-love-with-and-married-to-hibi-eden-398825.html |title=In love with and married to Hibi Eden |first=Divya |last=Kandukuri |date=20 August 2012 |access-date=15 March 2025 |work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> The couple has a daughter.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/an-impressive-comeback-for-mlas-wife/article6968480.ece |title=An impressive comeback for MLA's wife |first=Sarath Babu |last=George |date=7 March 2015 |access-date=15 March 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Hibi is a devout member of the [[Latin Catholics of Malabar|Keralite Latin Catholic]] community.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nedumudy|first=Vinod|date=2019-03-31|title=Alphons may find it hard to eat into Eden's Christian base|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/310319/alphons-may-find-it-hard-to-eat-into-edens-christian-base.html|access-date=2021-06-30|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181502/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/310319/alphons-may-find-it-hard-to-eat-into-edens-christian-base.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Political career==
==Political career==
[[File:Hibi Eden and Sasi Tharoor.jpg|thumb|left|Hibi Eden with [[Shashi Tharoor]] during [[2011 elections in India|2011 election campaign]].]]
[[File:Hibi Eden and Sasi Tharoor.jpg|thumb|left|Hibi Eden with [[Shashi Tharoor]] during [[2011 elections in India|2011 election campaign]].]]
Hibi Eden was the general secretary of the KSU led Union at [[Sacred Heart College, Thevara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/02/03/stories/2003020300440100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030324224018/http://thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/02/03/stories/2003020300440100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-03-24|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2003-02-03|title='Netagiri' on the shelf?}}</ref> 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|date=February 2012}}
Hibi Eden was the general secretary of the [[Kerala Students Union]] (
KSU) at [[Sacred Heart College, Thevara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/02/03/stories/2003020300440100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030324224018/http://thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/02/03/stories/2003020300440100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-03-24|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2003-02-03|title='Netagiri' on the shelf?}}</ref> He later became the president of KSU and [[National Students' Union of India]] (NSUI), the students' wing of the [[Indian National Congress]].


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|date=February 2012}}. In 2016 assembly elections, He got elected<ref>{{cite web |title=Eranakulam Candidates Kerala Assembly Election 2016 & Results |url=http://zeenews.india.com/assembly-elections/kerala/constituency/eranakulam |website=Zee News |accessdate=16 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524115829/http://zeenews.india.com/assembly-elections/kerala/constituency/eranakulam |archive-date=24 May 2016}}</ref> for the second time as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala from Ernakulam constituency winning<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/kerala/assembly-constituencies/ernakulam.html|title=Ernakulam Election and Results 2018, Candidate list, Winner, Runner-up, Current MLA and Previous MLAs|website=www.elections.in}}</ref> 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).
He became a member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Kerala]] from Ernakulam constituency after winning the 2011 Kerala Assembly elections by a 32,437 vote majority, making him the youngest member in the Assembly.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala's youngest candidate fights his first election |url=https://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-kerala-assembly-keralas-youngest-candidate-fights-his-first-election/20110411.htm |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Rediff |language=en |archive-date=23 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623002200/https://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-kerala-assembly-keralas-youngest-candidate-fights-his-first-election/20110411.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2016 assembly elections, he got elected<ref>{{cite web |title=Eranakulam Candidates Kerala Assembly Election 2016 & Results |url=http://zeenews.india.com/assembly-elections/kerala/constituency/eranakulam |website=Zee News |accessdate=16 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524115829/http://zeenews.india.com/assembly-elections/kerala/constituency/eranakulam |archive-date=24 May 2016}}</ref> for the second time as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala from Ernakulam constituency winning<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/kerala/assembly-constituencies/ernakulam.html|title=Ernakulam Election and Results 2018, Candidate list, Winner, Runner-up, Current MLA and Previous MLAs|website=www.elections.in|access-date=6 July 2016|archive-date=14 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714193901/http://www.elections.in/kerala/assembly-constituencies/ernakulam.html|url-status=live}}</ref> by 21949 votes. In [[2019 Indian general election|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). In [[2024 Indian general election|2024 Loksabha election]] he contested again from [[Ernakulam (Lok Sabha constituency)]] and Eden won by a margin of over 2.5 lakh votes against his nearest rival, K J Shine  of CPI(M).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-04 |title=Lok Sabha Elections: Hibi Eden walks into book of political records with a margin of 2.50 lakh votes |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/lok-sabha-elections-hibi-eden-walks-into-book-of-political-records-with-a-margin-of-250-lakh-votes/article68251387.ece |access-date=2024-07-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=5 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605015346/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/lok-sabha-elections-hibi-eden-walks-into-book-of-political-records-with-a-margin-of-250-lakh-votes/article68251387.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
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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'.<ref name="Welcome to Kerala Legislature">{{Cite web|title=Welcome to Kerala Legislature|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=www.niyamasabha.org}}</ref>
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'.<ref name="Welcome to Kerala Legislature">{{Cite web|title=Welcome to Kerala Legislature|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=www.niyamasabha.org|archive-date=18 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518234755/http://www.niyamasabha.org/|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Position Held<ref name="Welcome to Kerala Legislature"/> ==
==Parliamentary Activity==
 
During the 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.<ref name="PRS India MP Track">{{Cite web|title=PRS India MP Track|url=https://www.prsindia.org/mptrack/17-lok-sabha/hibi-eden/|access-date=2024-03-18|website=www.prsindia.org|archive-date=19 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319021027/https://prsindia.org/mptrack/17-lok-sabha/hibi-eden|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Councilor, Mahatma Gandhi University Students Union (2001–02)
* General Secretary (2002–03), Chairman (2003–04), S.H.College Students Union
* President, K.S.U., S.H. College Unit (2003–04)
* President, K.S.U. Ernakulam District (2004–07)
* President, K.S.U. State Committee (March 2007-December 2008)
* President, National Students Union of India (2008–11)
* Patron, Inline Roller Skating Club, Kochi
* Syndicate Member, CUSAT
* President, Kerala State Archery Association
* President, Cochin International Airport Limited Workers Union
* President, Modern Bread Workers Congress
* President, TATA Ceramics Workers Congress
* President, Hindustan Insecticides Limited Workers Congress


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Hibi George Eden
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Assumed office
23 May 2019
Preceded byK. V. Thomas
ConstituencyErnakulam, Kerala
Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly
In office
2011–2019
Preceded byDominic Presentation
Succeeded byT. J. Vinod
ConstituencyErnakulam
Personal details
Born (1983-04-19) 19 April 1983 (age 43)
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Political partyIndian National Congress
Spouse(s)
Anna Linda
(
m. 2012)
ResidenceNew 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 | edit source]

Hibi Eden was born in Ernakulam, Kerala to the former Ernakulam MP George Eden[2] (who died in office, 2003)[3][4] and Rani Eden at Thoppumpady, Ernakulam on 19 April 1983. He has a younger sister. He lost his mother at an early age and his aunt raised him and his younger sister.[5]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Hibi Eden married Anna Linda, a Malayalam television channel anchor on 30 January 2012 at Kaloor St Francis Xavier church after 4 years of love.[6] The couple has a daughter.[7] Hibi is a devout member of the Keralite Latin Catholic community.[8]

Political career[edit | edit source]

Hibi Eden with Shashi Tharoor during 2011 election campaign.

Hibi Eden was the general secretary of the Kerala Students Union ( KSU) at Sacred Heart College, Thevara.[9] He later became the president of KSU and National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the students' wing of the Indian National Congress.

He became a member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala from Ernakulam constituency after winning the 2011 Kerala Assembly elections by a 32,437 vote majority, making him the youngest member in the Assembly.[5][10] In 2016 assembly elections, he got elected[11] for the second time as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala from Ernakulam constituency winning[12] 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). In 2024 Loksabha election he contested again from Ernakulam (Lok Sabha constituency) and Eden won by a margin of over 2.5 lakh votes against his nearest rival, K J Shine of CPI(M).[13]

Parliamentary Election
Year Constituency Closest Rival Majority

(Votes)

Won/Lost
2019 Ernakulam P Rajeev CPI(M) 169510 Won[14]
2024 Ernakulam K.J. Shine Teacher CPI(M) 250385 Won
Kerala Legislative Assembly Election
Year Constituency Closest Rival Majority

(Votes)

Won/Lost
2011 Ernakulam Dr. Sebastian Paul (IND) 32437 Won[15]
2016 Ernakulam M Anil Kumar (CPI(M)) 21949 Won[16]

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'.[17]

Parliamentary Activity[edit | edit source]

During the 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.[18]

References[edit | edit source]

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  7. ↑ George, Sarath Babu (7 March 2015). "An impressive comeback for MLA's wife". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
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  9. ↑ "'Netagiri' on the shelf?". The Hindu. 3 February 2003. Archived from the original on 24 March 2003.
  10. ↑ "Kerala's youngest candidate fights his first election". Rediff. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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  13. ↑ "Lok Sabha Elections: Hibi Eden walks into book of political records with a margin of 2.50 lakh votes". The Hindu. 4 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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  17. ↑ "Welcome to Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  18. ↑ "PRS India MP Track". www.prsindia.org. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.

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