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Sunnykutty Abraham at the release of his book Sabhathalam: Nammude Niyama Nirmana Sabhakal in 2013
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Sunnykutty Abraham

(1955-02-19) 19 February 1955 (age 68)
Ranni, India
EducationSt. Thomas College, Ranni
Occupation(s)Journalist, Writer, Political Analyst
Years active1978 – present
SpouseMolly Rachel Sunny

Sunnykutty Abraham is an Indian journalist, writer and political analyst, based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He has worked with Mathrubhumi Daily for 25 years specializing in political journalism and 5 years as the Chief Editor and COO of JaiHind TV, run by the Kerala state unit of Indian National Congress. [1] [2]

Sunnykutty Abraham has anchored popular Malayalam current affairs related programs like "Neerkuneer", "Pathravishesham" in Asianet and "Oppam Nadannu" in Indiavision for which he was the recipient of Lovers of Indian Visual Entertainment award for the best interview in 2004. [3] He has also authored Sabhathalam: Nammude Niyama Nirmana Sabhakal, a book in Malayalam which details the procedures at various legislative assemblies in India.

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