Thiruvananthapuram: A documentary on Congress leader M. M. Hassan examines his political career spanning student activism, legislative politics, ministerial responsibilities and organisational leadership in Kerala.Hassan began his political journey through the Kerala Students Union (KSU), where he served as state president. He later became chairman of the Kerala University Union and a member of the Kerala University Senate.
He subsequently held positions in the Youth Congress and the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, including general secretary of the Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress and president of the Thiruvananthapuram District Congress Committee.Hassan entered the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1980 from Kazhakkoottam. During his legislative career, he represented Kazhakkoottam, Trivandrum West and Kayamkulam. He also served as chairman of the Assembly committees on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions and Public Undertakings.
Between May 2001 and August 2004, Hassan served as Minister for Information and Parliamentary Affairs in the A. K. Antony-led government, with responsibilities relating to Non-Resident Keralites Affairs.
During his public life, he raised issues concerning expatriate welfare and affordable air travel between Kerala and Gulf countries. In January 2004, he called on Air India to introduce a low-cost service on Gulf routes, citing the financial difficulties faced by expatriate workers and their families.Hassan also campaigned against forced hartals and their impact on businesses, workers and public services. In December 2004, he undertook a 23-hour fast in Thiruvananthapuram as part of his campaign on the issue.His activities outside electoral politics included his association with the Janasree Sustainable Development Mission, where he served as state chairman. The organisation undertook initiatives relating to microcredit, skill development, self-employment and local enterprise. In 2009, Hassan announced a target of providing job training to 10 lakh members.
He later served as managing director of Jaihind TV, launched in 2007. In 2017, he became president of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, a position he held until 2018. He was appointed UDF convenor in October 2020 and continued in the role until 2025.
The documentary brings together these developments from Hassan’s political career, including his work in the Assembly, government and Congress organisation.
It is available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lzPp6qKF8U
