Kochi: M V Shreyams Kumar, Managing Director, Mathrubhumi Group sailed to victory in the by poll held for one vacant RajyaSabha seat from Kerala. The voting was held at the Assembly building during its one-day session.
A two-time legislator, Shreyamskumar won the RajyaSabha seat held by his late father, MP VeerendraKumar . The death of the 84-year-old media baron on May 28 had necessitated the bypoll.
Shreyams Kumar also dons the roles of Kerala Regional Committee Chairman of Indian Newspaper Society, Vice President of News Broadcasters Association and Global Vice President of International Advertising Association.