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Notable people from [[Palai]] include:

==Politicians==
* [[K. R. Narayanan]], President of India (1997–2002), Vice-President of India (1992–97).
* [[K M Mani]], Minister of Finance, Revenue, Laws, Kerala State.
* [[Jose K. Mani]] Member of Indian Parliament - [[Lok Sabha]] (2010-Continuing).
* [[N M Joseph]], Minister of Forests, Kerala State (1987–91)
* [[M M Jacob]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.genealogy.rocksea.org/getperson.php?personID=I723&tree=roots|title=Jacob Mathew Mundakkal b. 09 Aug 1928 Ramapuram, Kottayam: Roots. The Kerala Christian Family Tree|website=www.genealogy.rocksea.org}}</ref> Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) (1981-1993), Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha (1986–87), Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Home (1987–93), State Governor of [[Meghalaya]] (1995–2007).
* Kidangoor Gopalakrishna Pillai,<ref name="nairs.in">{{cite web|url=http://www.nairs.in/bio_g.html |title=www.nairs.in |access-date=2007-06-01 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928064134/http://www.nairs.in/bio_g.html |archive-date=2007-09-28 }}</ref> General Secretary of NSS (1967 onwards) and Indian High-Commissioner to [[Singapore]] (1992 onwards).
* [[P K Vasudevan Nair]], Member of Parliament, Chief Minister of Kerala State.
* [[Kizhekethil Chandy|K M Chandy]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.genealogy.rocksea.org/getperson.php?personID=I136|title=Prof. Chandy Mathai Kizhakkayil b. 06 Aug 1921 Pala, Kottayam d. 07 Sep 1998 Lissy Hospital, Ernakulam: Roots. The Kerala Christian Family Tree|website=www.genealogy.rocksea.org}}</ref> State Governor (1982–89), President of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (I).
* [[Cherian J. Kappan]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok03/state/03lskl.htm |title=BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THIRD LOK SABHA(State wise) |website=parliamentofindia.nic.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040809012516/http://www.parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok03/state/03lskl.htm |archive-date=2004-08-09}}</ref> Freedom Fighter, Member of Indian Parliament - [[Lok Sabha]] (1962–67). Municipal Chairman.
* [[George Thomas Kottukapally]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok02/state/02lskl.htm |title=BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF SECOND LOK SABHA(State wise) |website=parliamentofindia.nic.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040809010234/http://www.parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok02/state/02lskl.htm |archive-date=2004-08-09}}</ref> Member of Indian Parliament - [[Lok Sabha]] (1957–62), U.N. Delegate.
* [[R V Thomas]],<ref name="niyamasabha.org">{{Cite web|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/ginfo_2_3.htm|title=General Info - Kerala Legislature|website=www.niyamasabha.org}}</ref> President (Speaker) of [[Travancore]] State Legislative Assembly (1947–49).
* [[Dr P J Thomas]],<ref name="palai.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.palai.com/more.htm |title=Palai - The Land of Latex, Rubber & Spices... |website=www.palai.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070822064524/http://www.palai.com/more.htm |archive-date=2007-08-22}}</ref><ref name="rajyasabha.nic.in">{{Cite web |url=http://rajyasabha.nic.in/kiosk/whoswho/prev90t.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=26 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023526/http://rajyasabha.nic.in/kiosk/whoswho/prev90t.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Member of [[Madras Legislative Council]], 1937–42 and Member of Indian Parliament - [[Rajya Sabha]] 1957-62.
* [[Ulahannan Ulahannan Vadakkan]],<ref name="keralaassembly.org">{{Cite web|url=http://www.keralaassembly.org/history/popular.html|title=History of legislative bodies in Kerala-- Sri Moolam Praja Sabha|website=www.keralaassembly.org}}</ref> Member of [[Sree Moolam Popular Assembly]] of [[Travancore]] State (1912–31).
* [[J Thomas Kayalackakom]],<ref name="keralaassembly.org"/> Member of [[Sree Moolam Popular Assembly]] of [[Travancore]] State (1922–28).

==Literature, education and social service==
*[[Aryambika S. V.]], Malayalam poet.<ref>{{Cite web|title=അംഗീകാരം ആചാര്യന് അശ്രുപൂജയായി|url=https://www.deshabhimani.com/news/kerala/latest-news/477831|access-date=2022-02-23|website=Deshabhimani|language=ml}}</ref>
* [[Paremmakkal Thoma Kathanar]]: Author of "[[Varthamana Pusthakam]]", the first travelogue in an Indian language.
* [[Ramapurathu Warrier]] - Poet (Kuchelavritham).
* [[Kattakayam Cherian Mappillai]] (1859–1936) - Author of Sri Yesu Vijayam (1926) & Editor of [[Vijnaana Rathnaakaram]] (1913)
* [[Pala Narayanan Nair]], poet, teacher, most celebrated work 'keralam valarunnu'
* [[Pravithanam PM Devasia]], poet
* [[Lalithambika Antharjanam]], novelist<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZp1IHSjOBU|title=Special story on Writer Lalithambika Antharjanam - YouTube|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
* [[Fr. Abel]] Periapuram, Founder of [[Kalabhavan]].
* [[Paul Zacharia]], writer & columnist
* [[Ezhacherry Ramachandran]], poet
* Bishop [[Sebastian Vayalil]], Founder of St. Thomas College
* [[Cyriac Thomas]], former Vice Chancellor

==Government and administration==
* [[V. Joseph Thomas IPS]], Director General of Police, Kerala.
* [[V. J. Kurian IAS]], Addl. Chief Secretary to Govt. of Kerala. Managing Director of the World's First Solar Powered Airport <ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34421419|title=How is the world's first solar powered airport faring?|last=Menon|first=Supriya|date=2015-10-09|work=BBC News|access-date=2018-02-11|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://qz.com/482985/kerala-india-has-the-worlds-first-solar-powered-airport/|title=Kerala, India has the world's first solar-powered airport|last=Balachandran|first=Manu|work=Quartz|access-date=2018-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://money.cnn.com/2016/03/14/technology/india-cochin-solar-powered-airport/index.html|title=The first world's first solar-powered airport is in Cochin, India|last=Mullen|first=Jethro|work=CNNMoney|access-date=2018-02-11}}</ref>
* [[B. Sandhya]] IPS, writer and [[Indian Police Service|police]] officer.

==Sports==
* [[Col. G.V. Raja]], sports promoter
* [[M D Valsamma]], athletics, Asian Games Gold Medalist
* [[Mani C. Kappan]] international volleyball player

===Commerce and industry===
* [[Joseph Augusti Kayalackakom]] (1884–1968) - Managing Director of [[Palai Central Bank]].
*[[Varkey Ouseph Vellookunnel]]
-Founder Director of [[Palai Central Bank]].
*M.O. Devasia (M.O.D) populary known as pepper king of kerala
*Annamma kottukapally,Founder, Anns bakery
*Asha Sebastian Mattathil,Founder,M.O.D signature jewellery

===Movies===
* [[Bhadran (director)|Bhadran]], movie director
* [[Miss Kumari]], Malayalam actress in leading roles
* [[Suvarna Mathew]], actress
* [[Ponnamma Babu]], actress
* [[Pala Thankam]], actress
* [[Miya (actress)|Miya]] (Gimi George), actress
* [[Mani C. Kappan]], director, producer, actor
* [[Rimi Tomy]], singer
* [[Meenakshi Anoop]], actress
* [[Listin Stephen]], film producer
* [[Chali Pala]], film actor
* [[Mamitha baiju]], Indian actress
* [[Sheelu Abraham]], film actress

=== Journalists ===
* [[Jose Panachippuram]], associate editor, ''[[Malayala Manorama]]'' daily
* [[Eby J Jose]], editor, ''Gulf Life'' magazine

==References==
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[[Category:People from Pala, Kerala]]

List of people from Pala - Revision history

StephanieWentwor at 13:48, 5 May 2026