KANNAN GOPINATHAN IAS

Kannan Gopinathan, a former IAS officer, has joined the Congress party, making him a trending topic across Indian news outlets. His decision to join politics comes after he resigned from his IAS position in 2019, citing the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and the subsequent communication blackout as reasons for his disillusionment with the system. Gopinathan has stated that significant change cannot occur without the involvement of political parties. His entry into Congress is particularly noted as the Kerala Assembly polls loom, suggesting a potential strategic move by the party. Prior to his resignation, he had served as a district collector in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.