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LEGISLATORS OF KERALA

Who’s Who of Members


From Ist to 11th Kerala Legislative
Assembly

SECRETARIAT OF THE KERALA LEGISLATURE


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CONTENTS

Foreword

Preface

Biographical Sketches of Members from the First to Eleventh


Kerala Legislative Assembly

At the Helm of Legislature –


Governors, Chief Ministers, Officers of the House and Leader of Opposition

Tenures of Assembly

An analysis and some Records

Women Members’ Name Index

Name Index of Members in alphabetical order from 1 KLA to 11 KLA

Assembly-wise Name Index of Members


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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
OF
MEMBERS

(First to Eleventh KLA)


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P. K. ABDU RABB Post Graduate; Son of Shri


K. Avukaderkutty Naha, Ex Deputy Chief Minister and
Smt. P. K. Kunhibiriyam Umma; born on 15 May
1948; Wife: K. Nazeem; 4 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Tanur-ML], 11th KLA [Tanur-ML].

President, Parappanangadi Grama Panchayat; Syndicate Member, Calicut University;


Member, Muslim League State Working Committee; President, District Body Builders
Association, Malappuram; Member, Kerala Muslim Educational Association Executive
Committee; Heads many arts and Sports Associations and Orphanages.
Address: 'Grace', Beach Road, Parappanangadi, Malappuram 676303.

T. K. ABDU VSLC; Son of Shri Koyakutty Haji; born


on 06 February 1920; Wife: Hajira; 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Vadakkekara-CPI (M)],


6th KLA [Vadakkekara-CPI (M)],
7th KLA [Vadakkekara-CPI (M)].

Vice President, Karshaka Sangham, Ernakulam District Committee; Member, CPI (M)
District Committee; Undergone imprisonment for almost three years; Entered politics
through Freedom Movement; Actively associated with Kisan Front and in organising
Beedi Workers.
Expired on 16-03-1992; Obituary made on 30-03-1992.

P. K. ABDUL KADIR SSLC; Born on 17 March 1921; Wife:


Fathima; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.
Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),
Member, 2nd KLA (Cranganore-INC).

President, Trichur District Congress Committee; Debarred from School in 1942 for
participating in Quit India movement; Initially a Communist Party member; Joined
Congress in 1950; Had a special interest in histrionics.
Expired on 17-09-1971; Obituary made on 26-11-1971.
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P. ABDUL MAJEED Post Graduate; BL; Advocate, Govt.


Pleader and Public Prosecutor; Son of Shri Pakkir Kannu and
Smt. Mohamed Meera Ummal; born on 20 November
1920; Wife : A. Aysha Beevi; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 2nd KLA [Mankada-ML].

Took Masters Degree and Law Degree from Aligar Muslim University; Practiced as
Lawyer in Trivandrum from 1949, shifted to Manjeri in 1958.
Address: Advocate, Kovilakam Road, Manjeri, Malappuram District. Pin. 676 121.

B. M. ABDUL RAHIMAN SSLC; Born in 1931; Wife: C.


M. Zainabi; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 4th KLA [Kasargod-ML], 5th KLA [Kasargod-ML]


(Elected in bye-election held on 18-5-1979 and took oath on
25-5-1979).

Councillor, Kasaragod Muncipalltiy; Member, Kasaragod Panchayat Board; Vice-


President, Kerala Swatantra Karshaka Sangam; Member, Kerala State Muslim League
Council, Muslim Welfare Association.
Expired on 04-04-1985; Obituary made on 02-07-1985.

CHERKALAM ABDULLAH SSLC; Son of Shri Barikad


Muhammed Haji and Smt. Asyamma; born on 15 September
1942; Wife: Ayisha; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Manjeshwar-ML], 9th KLA [Manjeshwar-


ML], 10th KLA [Manjeshwar-ML], 11th KLA[Manjeshwar-
ML].

Minister for Local Self Government from 26-05-2001 to 29-08-2004; Chairman,


Committee on Welfare of Backward Class Communities since 2004, C. H. Muhammed
Koya Centre for Development Education, Science and Technology, Kasaragod; Member,
Kasargod District Council, Calicut University Senate; President, I.U.M.L, Kasaragod
District; Executive Committee Member, Kerala State I.U.M.L..
Address: Camsanak Villa, Cherkala Chengala P.O., Kasargod. Pin 671 541.
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KALATHIL ABDULLA Graduate; T.T.C; Teacher; Son of


Shri Muhammed Haji and Smt. Fathima Kutty; born on 20
February 1959; Wife: Haseena Kavundath; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Mannarkkad-ML].

Member, Palakkad District Panchayat; AHADS Governing Body; State Vice President,
Muslim Youth League; Palakkad District Secretary and State Committee Member
Muslim League; Actively associated with State Literacy Mission, Library Council, State
Resources Centre, District Planning Committee, Food Advisory Committee and
Orphanage Committees.
Address: Kalathil House, Mannarkkad, Palakkad. Pin 678 582.

M. P. M. ABDULLA KURIKKAL SSLC; Son of


Shri M. P. Moideenkutty Kurikkal; born on 13 June 1926;
Wife: K. Fathima; 4 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Kondotti-ML], 5th KLA [Manjeri-ML].


(Elected in bye-election held on 19-4-1973 and took oath on
11-6-1973).

Treasurer, State Muslim League; Vice President, Malappuram District Muslim League
Committee; Director 'Chandrika'; President, MES, Malappuram District; Associated with
various educational institutions and orphanages.
Expired on 16-01-1995; Obituary made on 30-03-1995.

A.V. ABDURAHIMAN HAJI Son of Shri Abdullah Haji; born


on 21 August 1930; Wives : Kumhayisha and Asia; 1 Son.

Member, 4th KLA [Meppayur-ML], 6th KLA [Meppayur-ML],


7th KLA [Meppayur-ML], 9th KLA [Thiruvambadi-ML],
10th KLA [Thiruvambadi-ML].

Member, WAKF Board, I.U.M.L. National Executive, Secretariat; Became member of


MSF in 1942 and Youth League in 19529; Actively involved in the working of many
orphanages and educational institutions.
Address : Edavatheri House, Keezhariyoor Post, Kozhikode.
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K. K. ABOO Son of Shri A. B. Mammoo; born on 02


February 1920; Wife: K. Beevi; 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kuthuparamba-SSP],


9th KLA [Kondotty-ML].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members Bills and Resolutions (1969-70), I.S.P. Kerala
State Committee; Member, Muslim League State High Power Committee; President,
Kerala State Swatantra Thozhilali Union; Took part in Salt Sathyagraha; Was in Burma
during World War II; Returned to India in 1942 by foot leading a batch of refugees;
Founder General Secretary, Muslim Labour Union.
Editor : "Kerala Prabha " Weekly.
Expired on 04-01-1999; Obituary made on 26-02-1999.

K. C. ABRAHAM Graduate, L.T; Headmaster; Son of Shri


Kochakkan Chacko; born on 20 January 1899; Wife: Elizabeth;
1 Son.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


1st KLA [Njarakkal-Congress], 2nd KLA [Njarakkal-Congress].

Governor, Andhra Pradesh from 14-8-1978 to 12-8-1983; Chairman, Committee on


Estimate (1963-64); President, KPCC (1964); Member, Congress Working Committee
(1967); Had been a renowned teacher for a long thirty years; Gandhian.
Expired on 14-03-1986; Obituary made on 17-03-1986.

K. M. ABRAHAM ESLC; Son of Shri Eapen Mani and


Smt. Aleyamma Mani; born on 27 March 1919;
Wife : Annamma Abraham; 2 Sons, 4 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Kottayam-CPI (M)].

Member, Lok Sabha (1967-70); CPI (M) State Committee, CITU Working Committee,
Freedom Fighter, Imprisoned for six months in 1938; Entered politics as a Congress
Worker; Joined Communist Party in 1941; Undergone imprisonment for a period of six
years.
Address : Kollettu House, Velloor.P.O., Pampady, Kottayam. Pin. 686 501.
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M. C. ABRAHAM Graduate, BL; Advocate; Born in June


1918; Wife: Thressiamma; 4 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 1st KLA [Kaduthuruthi-Congress],


2nd KLA [Kaduthuruthi-Congress].

President, Manjoor Panchayat; General Secretary, Knanaya Mahajana Sabha; Maximum


number of Amendments moved in Kerala Education Bill; Actively participated in
freedom struggle; Secretary, Kottayam District Congress Committee; Executive
Committee Member, KPCC; Director, KTDC; Board Member, Agricultural Development
Bank.
Publictions: Knayithoma, Poovathil Ittikuruvila Tharakan
Expired on 24-12-1997; Obituary made on 23-04-1998.

P. V. ABRAHAM SSLC; Born in September 1928.

Member, 3rd KLA [Muvattupuzha-CPI].

President, Maradi Panchayat for two terms; Actively participated in freedom movement;
Was a teacher before entering public life; Renowned trade union leader.
Obituary made on 11-08-1989.

P. M. ABU BACKER Pre-Degree; Son of Shri V. C.


Mohammed Koya; born on 01 July 1932; Wife: M. P. Sainabi;
4 Sons, 1 Daughter.
Member, 3rd KLA [Calicut-II-ML],
5th KLA [Calicut–II-ML (O)],
6th KLA [Calicut–II-AIML], 7th KLA [Calicut–II-AIML],
8th KLA [Koduvalli-ML], 9th KLA [Guruvayoor-ML] (Resigned
the membership of KLA on 09 April 1994).
Minister for Public Works from 25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981; Chairman, Committee on
Estimates (1991-94); Vice Chairman, Kerala State Financial Enterprises; Member,
Calicut University Senate, Kerala Khadi Board, IUML National Executive, Kerala State
Muslim League High Power Committee; Councillor, Calicut Corporation (1962-74);
Deputy Mayor, Calicut Corporation.
Publications : A Book on Prison Life.
Expired on 17-10-1994; Obituary made on 30-03-1995.
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C. ACHUTHA MENON Graduate, BL; Son of Madathil Veetil


Achutha Menon and Smt. Lekshmikutty Amma; born on 13 January
1913; Wife: Ammini Amma; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.
Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952-53),
1st KLA [Irinjalakuda-CPI], 2nd KLA [Irinjalakuda-CPI],
3rd KLA [Kottarakkara-CPI], (Elected in bye-election held on
21-4-1970 and took oath on 24-4-1970),
4th KLA [Kodakara-CPI].
Chief Minister from 01-11-1969 to 01-08-1970 and from 04-10-1970 to 25-03-1977;
Minister for Finance from 05-04-1957 to 31-07-1959; Chairman, Committee of
Privileges (1970-77); Member, Rajya Sabha (1968–70), Taxation Enquiry Committee
(1967), CPI National Council; Secretary, Cochin State Congress Committee, CPI Kerala
State Committee; First in the State in S.S.L.C. and secured Gold Medal for Hindu Law
from Madras University.
Publications : Loka Charitra Sangraham, Soviet Nadu, Smaranayude Edukal
(Malayalam), Kerala and its Problem (English).
Expired on 16-08-1991; Obituary made on 28-08-1991.
K. ACHUTHAN SSLC; Son of Shri Kittunni; born on 24 February
1950; Wife: C.K. Sudha; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Chittur-INC], 11th KLA [Chittur-INC].

President, Service Co-operative Bank, Municipal Chairman, Chittur - Thathamangalam,


Primary Co-operative Agricultural Development Bank, Chittur; Member, District
Planning Committee, Palakkad District Council.
Address : Chalakkalam, Thathamangalam. P.O., Chittur, Palakkad District.

K. T. ACHUTHAN Graduate, BL; Son of Shri Theyyan Vaidyar


and Smt. Madhavi; born in April 1911; Wife: Savithri;
4 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, Kochi Legislative Assembly (1943-49), Travancore


Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949-51),
2nd KLA [Nattika-Congress].

Minister for Transport and Labour from 22-02-1960 to 26-09-1962 and from 26-09-
1962 to 10-09-1964; Member, Lok Sabha (1952-57); General Secretary, SNDP Yogam,
Cochin and General Secretary, SN Trust; Member, Municipal Council, Irinjalakkuda;
Entered public life through National Movement; Family had intimate relations with Shri
Narayana Guru.
Expired on 08-01-1999; Obituary made on 26-02-1999.
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K. S. ACHUTHAN Born on 16 May 1915.

Member, 1st KLA [Nattika-Congress].

Joined Congress at the age of 16; Took active part in Guruvayoor Satyagraha and Khadi
Movement and also in the movement for the removal of untouchability; Journalist for
sometime; very much involved in Athletic and Cultural activities.
Obituary made on 16-07-1983.

V. S. ACHUTHANANDAN Son of Shri Sankaran and Smt.


Accamma; born on 20 October 1923; Wife: K. Vasumathy;
1 Son, 1 Daughter .

Member, 3rd KLA [Ambalapuzha-CPI (M)], 4th KLA


[Ambalapuzha-CPI (M)], 9th KLA [Mararikulam-CPI (M)],
11th KLA [Malampuzha-CPI (M)].

Opposition Leader 9th KLA from 01-03-1992 to 14-05-1996, 11th KLA since
06-06-2001; Secretary, CPI (M) State Committee (1980-92); Convenor, Left Democratic
Front (1996- 01); Member, CPI (M) State Committee, State Secretariat, Central
Committee and Polit Bureau; Imprisoned for five years and Six months and went
underground for a total period of four and a half years in 1946, 1954, 1962, 1963, 1965 &
1975 for taking part in struggle for Independence, Punnapra Vayalar struggle & various
other agitations.
Selected Works ; :' Kerala Niyama Sabha Innale, Innu, Nale; ' Marxisathinte
Munnettam; Thirichadiyum Thirichuvaravum’.
Address : Velikkakathu House, Punnapra North P.O., Alappuzha -4.

P. C. ADICHAN SSLC; Born in November 1907.

Member, Sree Moolam Assembly (1937-47), Travancore Legislative


Assembly (1948-49), Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly
(1949-51), 2nd KLA [Kunnathoor - Reserved-CPI],

Member, Lok Sabha [Adoor (1967-71)]; General Secretary and President, All Travancore
Kuravar Mahasabha.
Expired on 07-08-1976; Obituary made on 15-10-1976.
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Dr. K. G. ADIYODI LIM; Medical Practitioner; Son of Shri


Chandu Kidav and Smt. Madhavi Amma; born on 02 January
1927; Wife: Madhavikutty Amma; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Perambra-Congress(R)],


5th KLA [Kalpetta-INC].

Minister for Food and Forests from 25-09-1971 to 15-05-1972, Minister for Finance
from 16-05-1972 to 25-12-1975, Minister for Forest and Irrigation from 26-02-1975
to 25-03-1977; Member, Lok Sabha (1984-87), AICC; Chairman, Kerala Public Service
Commission; President (Acting), K.P.C.C; President, Kerala State Scouts and Guides,
Regional Co-operative Bank; Director, Science, Development Planning and Transfer of
Technology Centre.
Expired on 22-10-1987; Obituary made on 02-11-1987.

E. AHAMED Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri. O. Abdul


Khader Haji and Smt. Nafeesa Beevi; born on 29 April 1938;
Wife : Zuhara Ahamed; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Cannanore-ML], 5th KLA [Koduvally-ML],


6th KLA [Tanur-ML], 7th KLA [Tanur-ML],
8th KLA [Tanur-ML].

Union Minister of State, External Affairs since 23 May 2004, Minister for Industry
from 24-05-1982 to 25-03-1987; Member, Lok Sabha (1991-96), (1996-98), (1998-99),
(1999-04) and since 2004, Kerala State Muslim League Working Committee since 1967,
Kerala and Calicut University Senate; Chairman, Committee on Government
Assurances (1987-91); Kannur Municipal Council, Committee on Absence of Members
from the Sittings of the House (Lok Sabha), Joint Committee on Food Management in
Parliament House Complex, Kerala State Rural Development Board, SIDECO; National
Secretary, Indian Union Muslim League.
Publications : One Foreign Journey and Numerous Memories, A Story of Renaissance of
Indian Muslims; The Leader I Know (Malayalam).
Address : SITARA, Kannur. Pin 670 012 & 9, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi.
Pin 110001.
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KORAMBAYIL AHAMED HAJI SSLC; Son of


Shri Korambayil Muhammed Haji and Smt. Mariyumma; born
on 16 July 1930; Wife: K. Zainaba; 1 Son.

Member, 5th KLA [Mankada-ML],


6th KLA [Kuttippuram-ML], 7th KLA [Kuttippuram-ML],
8th KLA [Kuttippuram-ML].

Deputy Speaker from 20-10-1986 to 25-03-1987; Member, Rajya Sabha (1998-03);


Patron, M.E.S.; Director, K.T.D.C, Malabar Co-operative Bank; Vice President, Kerala
Football Association; Secretary, Ernad D.C.C. and late joined Muslim League; Served as
Secretary, Ernad D. C. C. and later joined Muslim League; Working Committee Member,
District and State Muslim League; State General Secretary, Muslim League.
Expired on 12-05-2003; Obituary made on 16-06-2003.

M. P. M. AHAMED KURIKKAL Intermediate; Born on 23


August 1921.

Member, Ist KLA [Kondotty-ML], 2nd KLA [Kondotty-ML],


3rd KLA [Malappuram-ML].

Minister for Panchayat and Community Development from 06-03-1967 to 24-10-1968;


Leader, Muslim League Parliamentary Party (1961-64); Director, State Marketing
Corporation, Malabar District Co-operative Bank; Member, Malabar District Board; Vice
President, Kerala State Muslim League; Member, KPCC before joining Muslim League.
Expired on 24-10-1968 while serving as Minister; Obituary made on 28-10-1968.

CHAKKEERI AHAMED KUTTY Son of Shri Moideen Kutty;


born in 1915; Wife: Safiya; 5 Sons, 4 Daughters.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1952-56),


1st KLA [Kuttipuram-ML], 3rd KLA [Malappuram-ML], (Elected
in bye-election held on 10-6-1969 and took oath on 4-8-1969),
4th KLA [Kuttippuram-ML], 5th KLA [Kuttippuram-ML].

Speaker from 28-03-1977 to 14-02-1980; Minister for Education from 02-03-1973 to


25-03-1977; INC Worker before joining Muslim League; Secretary, Muslim League
Legislature Party; President, Vengara Panchayat; Member, Muslim League Working
Committee; A Delegate to the 23rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held at
Ottawa during October 1977.
Expired on 04-01-1993; Obituary made on 25-01-1993.
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MOHSIN BIN AHAMED Graduate, LT; Headmaster,


D.E.O.; born in February 1906.

Member, 2nd KLA [Kuttipuram-ML] (Elected in bye-


election held on 28-9-1961 and took oath on 13-11-1961).

Served in various capacities in the Education Department; Retired from service in 1961.
Expired on 19-04-1982; Obituary made on 3-3-1983.

C. T. AHAMMED ALI SSLC; Son of Shri C. T. Abdullah


and Smt. K. Khadeejabi; born on 05 April 1944;
Wife: A. Ummalimma; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Kasargod-ML], 7th KLA [Kasargod-ML],


8th KLA [Kasargod-ML], 9th KLA [Kasargod-ML],
10th KLA [Kasargod-ML], 11th KLA [Kasargod-ML].

Minister for Local Administration from 29-06-1991 to 16-03-1995, Minister for Public
Works From 20-04-1995 to 09-05-1996; Member, Muslim League State Working
Committee; Treasurer, Muslim League Committee, Kasaragod, Swathanthra Karshaka
Sangham State Committee.
Address : M.G. Road, Kasaragod. Pin 671121.

ALEXANDER PARAMBITHARA Post Graduate, LT; born


in February 1900.

Member, Kochi Legislative Assembly (1935-38) & (1948-49),


Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949-56),
1st KLA [Palluruthy-Congress],
2nd KLA [Palluruthy-Congress],
3rd KLA [Ernakulam-Congress].

Speaker from 13-12-1961 to 10-09-1964; Chairman, Committee on Government


Assurances (1967-68), Library Advisory Committee (1969-70), Ernakulam Municipal
Council (1947-57); President, Ernakulam District Congress Committee (1961); Deputy
Leader, Congress Legislature Party; Started official life as Head-master, Kumbalangi
St. Peters High School.
Expired on 10-06-1989; Obituary made on 12-06-1989.
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A. ALI HASSAN Graduate, B.T.; Headmaster; Son of Shri Abdul


Rahuman and Smt.Mohamed Ummal; born in 1930; Wife :
Beevikunju; 4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Varkala-CPI (M)].

President, Chemmaruthy Panchayat; District Member CPI (M); President, Kilimanoor


Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (1987-94).
Address : Shafi Nivas, Thokad P.O., Vadaserikonam, Varkala.

MANJALAMKUZHI ALI Graduate; A.C.C.A. (London); Son of


Shri Mohammed and Smt. Kunhayisha; born on 01 January 1952;
Wife: Raziya; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Mankada-Independent]

Director, KSFDC, EMS Memorial Hospital, Perinthalmanna; Chairman, Mahakavi


Moyinkutty Vaidyar Smaraka Samithi.
Address : Manjalamkuzhi, Panangangara, Ramapuram. P.O., Malappuram.

M. ALIKUNJU SASTRI Graduate, Mahopadhyaya; Born


in August 1931; 2 Children.

Member, 2nd KLA [Ulloor-PSP].

Member, Senate and Syndicate, Kerala University; Participated in the High Court Bench
agitation and undergone imprisonment; Trade union leader of Coir workers, Matsya
Thozhilali Union and PWD Workers.
Expired on 22-02-2004; Obituary made on 28-07-2004.
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ALPHONSA JOHN Post Graduate, LLB, Completed Diploma


Course in Legislative Process; Advocate; Daughter of
Shri K. A. Gnanappau and Smt. Thressiamma; born on 12 March
1948; Husband : V. L. Johnkutty; 2 Sons.

Member, 9th KLA [Kundara-INC].

Member, Kerala State Social Welfare Advisory Board, DDC, Managing Committee, Sree
Chitra Poor Home; Joint Secretary, Kerala State Mahila Congress.
Address : ‘Bakhita’, House No. E 14, Sastri Nagar, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram.
Pin 695 002.

ANATHALAVATTOM ANANDAN SSLC; Son of


Shri Krishnan and Smt. Nani Amma; born on 23 April
1937; Wife: Laila; 2 Sons.

Member, 8th KLA [Attingal-CPI (M)],


10th KLA [Attingal-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Public Undertakings (1989-91); President, Coirfed, Chirayinkal


Panchayat; Vice Chairman, Coir Board; Chairman, Task Force on Traditional Industry
constituted by the State Planning Board; State Secretary and All India Working
Committee Member, C.I.T.U; CPI (M) State Committee Member.
Address : Ananda Bhavan, T.C. 28/786, Government Press Road, Thiruvananthapuram-1.

A. P. ANIL KUMAR Pre-Degree, B.A Course Completed; Son of


Shri A. P. Balan and Smt. K. L. Devaki; born on 15 March 1965;
Wife: P. Praseeja; 2 Sons.

Member, 11th KLA [Wandoor–(SC)-INC].

Minister for Welfare of Scheduled and Backward Communities and Cultural Affairs
from 05-09-2004 onwards; District Secretary, KSU, Malappuram; District Vice
President, Youth Congress (1986); State General Secretary, Youth Congress.
Address : Akkarapurakkal House, P.O. Down Hill, Malappuram..
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K. ANIRUDHAN Graduate, BL; Son of Shri P. Krishnan; born


on 28 February 1927; Wife: K. Sudharma; 2 Sons.

Member, 2nd KLA [Trivandrum-II-CPI] (Elected in bye-election


held on 16-5-1963 and took oath on 6-6-1963), 5th KLA
[Trivandrum–East-CPI (M)] (Elected in bye-election held on
23-9-1978 and took oath on 3-10-1978),
6th KLA [Trivandrum–North-CPI (M)].

Chairman, House Committee (1980-81); Member, Lok Sabha (1967-71), CPI


Trivandrum District Committee, CPI (M) State Committee; Councillor, Trivandrum
Corporation; State President, CITU; Undergone imprisonment for over 5 years.
Editor "Keralam" Malayalam Daily, Chief Editor "Navakeralam", Managing Editor
"Viswakeralam".
Address : Grace Cottage, Minchin Road, Thycaud.

N. ANIRUDHAN Graduate; LLB; Son of Shri Narayanan; born


on 20 September 1940; Wife : P. R. Sulekha; 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Chathannoor-CPI]. (Elected in bye-election


held on 2-3-1998 and took oath on 9-3-1998).

Member, CPI State Committee.


Address : Arunima, Chathannur. Pin 691 572.

T. J. ANJALOSE Graduate, ITI; Son of Shri John and


Smt. Eleyamma; born on 12 March 1959; Wife : Tessy;
2 Sons.

Member, 8th KLA [Mararikulam-CPI (M)].

Member, Lok Sabha (1991-96), Kerala University Senate; Chairman, Kerala University
Union; State Vice President and National Committee Member, SFI; Vice Chairman,
Khadi and Village Industries Board.
Address : Thayyil House, Pollethai P.O., Alappuzha. Pin 688 567.
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K. K. ANNAN SSLC; Son of Shri Kelu and Smt. Theyi; born on 03


August 1937; Wife : Padmini; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [North-Wayanad-(ST)-CPI (M)].

Secretary, CPI (M) North Wayanad Taluk Committee.


Address : Kammana Post, Mananthavady. Pin 670 645.

A. K. ANTONY Graduate, LLB; Son of Shri Arakkaparambil


Kurian Pillai and Smt. Elikutty; born on 28 December 1940;
Wife: Elizabeth Antony; 2 Sons.
Member, 4th KLA [Sherthalai-Congress (R)], 5th KLA
[Kazhakkootam-INC], (Elected in bye-election held on 23-10-1977
and took oath on 26.10.1977), 9th KLA [Thirurangadi-INC],
(Elected in bye-election held on 30-5-1995 and took oath on
1.6.1995), 10th KLA [Sherthalai-INC], 11th KLA [Sherthalai-INC]
(Resigned membership on 8-6-2005).
Chief Minister from 27 April 1977 to 27 October 1978, from 22 March 1995 to 09 May
1996 and from 17 May 2001 to 29 August 2004; Opposition Leader 10th KLA during
1996-2001; Chairman, Committee of Privileges (1977-1978); Leader of the House (27-
02-1978 to 27-10-1978); Member, Rajya Sabha (1985-1991), (1991 to 1995) and from
2005 onwards; Cabinet Minister for Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Public
Distribution, Government of India (1993-95); President, KSU (1964-66), Kerala Pradesh
Youth Congress (1966-69), KPCC (1973-77), (1978-82) & (1987-92); General Secretary,
AICC (1984-87); KPCC (1969-73); Convenor, State Laison Committee of the Ruling
Coalition (1970-77); Acting Treasurer, AICC (1994-95); Member, Congress Working
Committee; Central Disciplinary Action Committee of AICC, Central Election
Committee of AICC; Went on Hunger March twice by foot from Kasaragod to
Thiruvananthapuram; Actively participated in Student, Youth and Labour Movements;
Seriously injured and hospitalised due to Police Lathi Charge while participating in the
fishermen agitation at Veluthulli near Sherthala; Publisher “Veekshanam” Daily (1978-
82).
Address: 'Anjanam', Easwara Vilasom Road, Thiruvananthapuram. Pin. 695014.
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ANTONY D’CRUZ Graduate; born in April 1932.

Member, 2nd KLA [Ariyanad-PSP].

President, T.C. Estate Workers Union; Secretary, Thuramugha Thozhilali Union.


Expired on 24-07-1979; Obituary made on 25-10-1979.

M. A. ANTONY Graduate, BL; Advocate; Born on 27 July


1919.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


1st KLA [Kothakulangara-Congress)],
2nd KLA [Kothakulangara-Congress].

President, Mookannoor Panchayat; Kothakulangara Panchayat Board; Played a major


role in the formation of Federal Bank; President, State Congress Committee, Angamaly.
Expired on 22-06-1988; Obituary made on 08-07-1988.

P. A. ANTONY Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri Pudukaden Aipu; born on 26 January 1936;
Wife: Susan; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Trichur-INC], (Elected in bye-election held


on 18-2-1972 and took oath on 21-2-1972).

Chairman, Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions (1974-75); Member,


Lok Sabha, (1984-89) & (1989-91); Member, Municipal Council, Trichur; President
DCC (I), Trichur; Founder Secretary, KSU; Standing Committee Chairman, Trichur
Muncipality; Chairman, Sevadal, Trichur District Committee; A good football player.
Editor, 'General' (Malayalam Daily) for 4 years.
Expired on 24-04-1996; Obituary made on 29-07-1996.
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ANTONY RAJU Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri S. Alphonse; born on 18 November 1954; Wife : Gracy
Raju; 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Trivandrum–West-KC].

President, Kerala Congress District Committee; State General Secretary, Kerala


Congress; Member, District Council, Trivandrum.
Address : G-237, Swathi Nagar, West Fort, Fort P.O., Thiruvananthapuram– 23.

N. D. APPACHAN Son of Shri N. J. Devassia and


Smt. Annamma; born on 02 May 1949; Wife: Tressia;
3 Sons.

Member, 11th KLA [Sultan’s Battery-INC] Resigned the


Membership on 5-7-2005.

Member, Muttil Panchayat; President, Wayanad DCC (1992), Muttil Panchayat,


Wayanad District Panchayat; Secretary, Wayanad DCC (1988-92).
Address: Nellinilkumthadathil House, Kakkavayal P.O., Wayanad. Pin 673 122.

A. K. APPU Graduate, B.T.; Headmaster; Son of Shri.


Kunhiraru; Born in August 1925; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Balussery-SSP].

Treasurer, Kerala Schools Athletic Association; President, Malabar Teacher's Guild; Won
the State Teacher’s Award; Founder Member, Indian Socialist Party; Educationaist.
Expired on 24-01-2005. Obituary made on 10-2-2005.
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K. P. ARAVINDAKSHAN SSLC; Son of Shri Madhavan


Namboodiri and Smt. Ittunnuly Kutty Nessiar; born on 20
September 1930; Wife : K. Vilasini.

Member, 7th KLA [Kunnamkulam-CPI (M)],


8th KLA [Kunnamkulam-CPI (M)].

Government Chief Whip in 8th Kerala Legislative Assembly; Member, Rajya Sabha
(1967-68), President, Thrissur District Co-operative Bank, Choondal Panchayat;
Chairman, Coconut Development Corporation; Secretary, Karshaka Sangham,
Thrissur; Joint Secretary, Karshaka Sangham, State Committee; Member, CPI (M) State
Committee.
Address : Sangamam, Choondal P.O., Thrissur. Pin 680 502.

T. K. ARUMUGHAN SSLC; Son of Shri Kuppan and Smt.


Thayan Kali; born on 15 August 1947; Wife Ponnumani;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Coyalmannam – (SC)-CPI (M)],


7th KLA [Coyalmannam–(SC)-CPI (M)],
8th KLA [Coyalmannam–(SC)-CPI (M)].

Director, Palakkad District Co-operative Bank; President, Thannirankade Service


Co-operative Bank;Vice President, Mathur Panchayat; Member, KSKTU State
Committee.
Address : Ayyappankave Paramb, Thachangad P.O., Mathur, Palakkad. Pin 678 571.

A.V. ARYAN SSLC; born in November 1924; 2 Sons ,


1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Ollur-CPI (M)].

District Secretary, CPI (M); President, Ayyanthole Panchayat.


Address : Ayakkattu Mana, Olari, Thrissur-12.
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E. M. AUGUSTHY Graduate, LLB; Son of Shri E. M. Mathai


and Smt. Annamma Mathai; born on 18 January 1952;
Wife: Valsamma; 2 Daughters.

Member, 9th KLA [Udumbanchola-INC],


10th KLA [Udumbanchola-INC], 11th KLA [Peermade-INC].

President, Idukki Bar Association (Two terms), National Estate Workers Congress,
Idukki District Co-operative Bank, Idukki District Congress Committee (from 1988);
Member, Spices Board of India, INTUC, National Council; Treasurer, Youth
Congress; Congress Party Leader, Idukki District Council.
Address : Edamanakunnel House, Thovarayar P.O., Erupathekkar, Kattappana, Idukki.

K. AVUKKADERKUTTY NAHA Son of Shri


Kunhikoyamutty Haji; born in February 1920; Wife: P. K.
Kunhibeebi Umma; 3 Sons (including P.K. Abdu Rabb
MLA), 7 Daughters.
Member, 1st KLA [Tirurangadi-ML],
2nd KLA [Tirurangadi-ML], 3rd KLA [Thirurangadi-ML],
4th KLA [Thirurangadi-ML], 5th KLA [Thirurangadi-ML],
6th KLA [Thirurangadi-ML], 7th KLA [Thirurangadi-ML].

Deputy Chief Minister from 24-10-1983 to 25-03-1987, Minister for Panchayat &
Community Development from 09-11-1968 to 21-10-1969, Minister for Local
Administration from 1-11-1969 to 1-8-1970, Minister for Food & Local
Administration from 04-10-1970 to 25-03-1977, Minister for Local Administration from
11-04-1977 to 25-04-1977, from 27-04-1977 to 27-10-1978 and from 09-12-1978 to
07-10-1979; Chairman, House Committee (1960-62), Committee on Public Undertakings
(1982-83); Deputy Leader, Muslim League Legislature Party (1980-82); Member,
Malabar District Board (1954); Vice President, Indian Union Muslim League Kerala
State Committee; President, Kerala State Swathanthra Thozhilali Union.
Expired on 11-08-1988; Obituary made on 21-12-1988.
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K.O. AYSHA BAI BA BL; Daughter of Shri K. Usman Sahib


and Smt. Fathima Beevi; born on 25 October 1926;
Husband : K. Abdul Razzak; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 1st KLA [Kayamkulam-CPI],


2nd KLA [Kayamkulam-CPI].

Deputy Speaker 1st KLA from 06-05-1957 to 31-07-1959; Chairman, Committee on


Government Assurances (1961-63); State Vice President, Kerala Mahila Sangham (CPI);
Member, Central Social Welfare Board, State Social Welfare Board, State Watch-Dog
Committee on Prisons.
Address : ‘Silsila’, Sankar Nagar, Chinnakkada, Kollam. Pin. 691 001.

C. C. AYYAPPAN Pre-Degree; Born in 1920.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


1st KLA [Vadakkancherry-Reserved-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Petitions (1957-58) & (1958-59); Worked for the uplift of
Harijans.
Expired in 1960; Obituary made on 02-03-1961.

A. A. AZEEZ SSLC; Son of Shri Aliyarukunju and Smt. Aisha


Umma; born on 20 August 1941; Wife: Husaiba; 1 Son,
3 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Eravipuram-RSP].

Member, Cashew Development Corporation Director Board; Chairman, Cashew


Workers' Welfare Fund Board, District Panchayat Standing Committee; Member, RSP
National Executive Committee; General Secretary UTUC State Committee.

Address: Kaleelazhikathu Veedu, Vadakkumkara Kizhakkumchery, Umayanalloor Estate


P.O., Kollam. Pin 691 589.
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BABU DIVAKARAN Graduate, LLB, DBM; Advocate; Son of


Shri T. K. Divakaran (Ex-Minister) and Smt. Devayani; born on 05
November 1952; Wife : Dr. G. Sudha; 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Quilon-RSP], 10th KLA [Quilon-RSP],


11th KLA [Quilon-RSP(B)].

Minister for Labour from 17-05-2001 to 29-08-2004, Minister for Labour since
05-09-2004; Chairman, Committee on Environment (1998-00); President, R.Y.F State
Committee (1983); R.Y.F. National Committee (1990); Member, RSP National
Committee (1995), RSP (B) State Secretariat.
Address : Santhalayam, Pattathanam, Kollam-1.

K. BABU Degree course completed; Son of


Shri K. K. Kumaran and Smt. Ponnamma; born on 02 June
1951; Wife: Geetha; 2 Daughters.

Member, 9th KLA [Thripunithura-INC],


10th KLA [Thripunithura-INC],
11th KLA [Thripunithura-INC].

First Chairman of Angamali Municipal Council; Director, Kerala Plantation Corporation


and Kerala State Consumer Federation; Vice Chairman, Kerala University
Union; Secretary, Ernakulam, DCC; Member KPCC ; State Secretary, INTUC.
Address : Kunnuparambathu House, Sanskrit College Road, Tripunithura P.O., Kochi.

V. K. BABU Pre-Degree, Diploma in Commerce Course Completed;


Son of Shri V. V. Kumaran; born on 10 July 1958; Wife : A. V. Suseela;
1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Njarakkal–(SC)-Indian Congress (Socialist)]


(Elected in bye-election held on 9-6-1992 and took oath on 18-6-1992).

Secretary, Indian Congress (S) Kerala State Committee, KPCC (S) Regional office.
Address : Valiyatharayil, Mulavukad.P.O., Kochi. Pin 682504.
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BABY JOHN B.A. Course Completed; Son of Shri Sebastin John and
Smt. Mary John; born on 14 September 1920; Wife : Annamma B.
John; 2 Sons including Shibu Baby John MLA, 1 Daughter.
Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952-54),
Ist KLA [Thrikkadavur-RSP], 2nd KLA [Karunagappally-RSP],
3rd KLA [Karunagapally-RSP], 4th KLA [Karunagapally-RSP],
5th KLA [Chavara-RSP], 6th KLA [Chavara-RSP],
7th KLA [Chavara-RSP], 8th KLA [Chavara-RSP],
9th KLA [Chavara-RSP], 10th KLA [Chavara-RSP].
Minister for Revenue & Labour from 04-10-1970 to 25-03-1977, Minister
for Revenue from 11-04-1977 to 25-04-1977 and from 27-04-1977 to 27-10-1978,
Minister for Revenue & Co-operation from 29-10-1978 to 07-10-1979, Minister
for Education from 25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981, Minister for Irrigation from
26-03-1987 to 17-06-1991, Minister for Irrigation & Labour from 20-05-1996 to
07-01-1998; General Secretary, RSP; All India President, UTUC.
Address: Vayalil Bunglow, Neendakara, Kollam.

AYATHAN BALAGOPALAN SSLC, Automobile


Engineering Certificate Course Passed; born on 01 November
1907.

Member, 1st KLA [Chevayur-Congress].

Municipal Councillor, Kozhikode; Member, Malabar District Board, KPCC for 10 years
and KPCC Working Committee for years; Actively associated with Scouts and Library
Movement; Participated in Salt Sathyagragha and Quit India Movement.
Obituary made on 4-7-1989.

P. BALACHANDRA MENON Graduate, BL; Born in March


1911.

Member, 1st KLA [Chittur-General-CPI],


2nd KLA [Chittur-General-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1963-65); Member, Rajya Sabha (1967-73);


Plantation Labour Committee, State Planning Advisory Board, Handloom Advisory
Board, Industrial Relations Board; General Secretary, A.I.T.U.C. Kerala State Unit,
Madras Provincial Trade Union Congress; Secretary and Vice President, A.I.T.U.C.
Expired on 14-12-1984; Obituary made on 18-03-1985.
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K. BALAKRISHNA MENON Graduate, BL; Advocate; Born


on 15 March 1899.

Member, Kochi Legislative Assembly (1945-48),


Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949-53),
2nd KLA [Vadakkancherry-General-PSP].

Chairman, Committee on Estimates (1962-63); Deputy Leader, PSP Legislature Party


(T.C.L.A); Secretary, PSP Trichur District Committee; Founder, Party Peoples Congress;
Minister for Labour (1946) in the Cochin Legislative Assembly in the Ministry headed by
Shri Parambi Lonappan, Minister for Food and Education (1947-48) in the Ministry
headed by Shri T. K. Nair.
Expired on 16-05-1988; Obituary made on 29-06-1988.

R. BALAKRISHNA PILLAI Graduate; Son of Shri Keezhoottu


Raman Pillai and Smt. Karthiayani Amma; born on 07 April
1934; Wife: R. Valsala; 1 Son (Shri K. B. Ganeshkumar MLA)
and 2 Daughters.
Member, 2nd KLA [Pathanapuram-Congress],
5th KLA [Kottarakkara-KC (P)], 6th KLA [Kottarakkara-KC (P)],
7th KLA [Kottarakkara-KC], 8th KLA [Kottarakkara-KC],
9th KLA [Kottarakkara-KC (B)],
10th KLA [Kottarakkara-KC (B)],
11th KLA [Kottarakkara-KC (B)].
Minister for Transport from 26-12-1975 to 25-06-1976, Minister for Electricity from
25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981, from 24-05-1982 to 05-06-1985 and from 25-05-1986 to
25-03-1987, Minister for Transport from 24-06-1991 to 16-03-1995, from
22-03-1995 to 28-07-1995 and from 10-03-2003 to 29-08-2004; Chairman, House
Committee (1962-63), Kerala Congress (B); Member, Lok Sabha (1971-77), while
serving as an MP, became Minister in the Achutha Menon Ministry in 1975; President,
Edamulackal Panchayat, Kottarakara Panchayat; Member, KPCC Executive and AICC
(1958-65); Founder General Secretary, Kerala Congress.
Address: Keezhoottu Puthen Veedu, Valakom, Kottarakara, Kollam.
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R. BALAKRISHNA PILLAI Malayalam VSLC; Son of


Shri M. Raman Pillai and Smt. Karthiyayani Amma; born on 12
September 1922; Wife : Retnamma; 1 Daughter.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


1st KLA [Ariyanad-CPI].

Member, Trivandrum District Committee, CPI.


Address : Iravatham, Chamavila, Aryanad P.O., Pin 695 542.

THENNALA BALAKRISHNA PILLAI Graduate; Son of


Shri Gopala Pillai; born on 11 March 1931; Wife: E. Sathi;
1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Adoor-INC (I)],


7th KLA [Adoor-INC (I)].

Member, Rajya Sabha (1992-98) and since 2003; Vice President District Co-operative
Bank, Kollam; Managing Committee Member, State Co-operative Union; President,
D.C.C Kollam; General Secretary and President, KPCC.
Address : Ambadi, Yamuna Nager, Karakulam P.O., Thruvananthapuram.

C. K. BALAKRISHNAN Graduate; Born in March 1929.

Member, 2nd KLA [Varkala-Reserved-CPI (M)],


3rd KLA [(Kilimanoor-CPI (M)].

Employed in KSEB till 1959; Was under detention for a short spell; Working Committee
Member, All India Karshaka Thozhilali Federation; Co-operator; Director, District Co-
operative Bank, Trivandrum; Member, Kerala University Senate.
Expired on 15-09-1991; Obituary made on 30-03-1992.
K. K. BALAKRISHNAN Intermediate Course Completed,
Training Course in Khadi & Village Industries; Son of Shri
Karappakutty; born on 20 June 1927; Wife: P. C. Rugmini;
1 Son, 4 Daughters.
Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),
2nd KLA [Chalakudy-Reserved-INC],
4th KLA [Chelakkara–(SC)-Congress(R)],
5th KLA [Chelakkara–(SC)-INC],
6th KLA [Chelakkara–(SC)-INC],
7th KLA [Thrithala–(SC)-INC],
9th KLA [Vaikom-(SC)-INC].
Minister for Harijan Welfare and Irrigation from 11-04-1977 to 25-04-1977 & from
27-04-1977 to 27-10-1978, Minister for Transport from 24-05-1982 to 29-08-1983;
Chairman, Committee on the Welfare of SC/ST (1973-74) & (1979-81);
Chief Whip, Congress Legislature Party; General Secretary and President, State
Depressed Classes League; Director, D.C.B., Trichur; Member, Calicut University
Senate; Organising Secretary, Kerala I.N.T.U.C.
Expired on 31-08-2000; Obituary made on 21-12-2000.
KODIYERI BALAKRISHNAN Graduate; Son of
Shri Kunhunni Kurup and Smt. Narayani Amma; born on 16
November 1953; Wife: S. R. Vinodini; 2 Sons.

Member, 7th KLA [Tellicherry-CPI (M)],


8th KLA [Tellicherry-CPI (M)],
11th KLA [Tellicherry-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (2001-04); Deputy Leader, CPI (M)


Parliamentary Party; State Secretary, SFI (1973-79); Joint Secretary, SFI National
Committee; Karshaka Sangham State Committee; President, DYFI, Kannur District;
Secretary, CPI (M) Kannur District Committee; Member, CPI (M) State Secretariat.
Arrested under MISA and imprisoned for 16 months during the period of Emergency.
Address : Mottemal House, Moozhikkara P.O., Kannur.
N. K. BALAKRISHNAN SSLC; Son of Shri K. Ambu; Born
on 01 July 1919; Wife: C. Narayani; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Hosdurg-SSP], 4th KLA [Hosdurg-PSP],


5th KLA [Uduma-PSP].

Minister for Health and Co-operation from 04-10-1970 to 25-03-1977; Chairman,


Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1979); Secretary, PSP Kannur District
Committee; Member, Kerala University Senate; President, Kannur District
Co-operative Bank; Director, Kannur Co-operative Spinning Mills; Chairman, Kerala
State Warehousing Corporation.
Expired on 15-04-1996; Obituary made on 29-07-1996.
P. C. BALAKRISHNAN NAMBIAR SSLC; Born on 18
September 1916.

Member, 2nd KLA [Waynad-General-Congress].

President, Mananthavady Co-operative Urban Bank; Member, Malabar District Board;


President, Wayanad D.C.C.; Was in Government Service before entering politics.
Expired on 27-06-1981; Obituary made on 06-07-1981.

THENGAMAM BALAKRISHNAN Pre-Degree; Journalist; born


in 1923; Wife : Nirmala; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Adoor-CPI].

Vice President, Kerala Grandhasala Sangom; Executive Member, Kerala Public Service
Commission, Kerala Sahitya Parishad.
Associate Editor and Publisher, Janayugom, Honorary Editor, Grandhalokam.
Address : Sarasam, Kadappakkada, Kollam.

A. K. BALAN Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri Kelappan


and Smt. Kunhi; born on 03 August 1948; Wife: Dr. P.K.
Jameela; 2 Sons.

Member, 11th KLA [Coyalmannam–(SC)-CPI (M)].

Member, Lok Sabha (1980-84), Estimates Committee, Lok Sabha; First President of the
District Council, Palakkad; Chairman, K.S.F.E; Member, Calicut University Senate,
General Council Kerala Agricultural University; President & Secretary, SFI State
Committee (1979-82); Secretary, CITU Palakkad District; Member, CPI (M) State
Committe; State Vice President and National Working Committee Member, CITU.
Address: " Janani", Parakunnam, Palakkad. Pin 678 001.
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K. A. BALAN Graduate, BL; Advocate; Born on 01 March 1921.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


1st KLA [Vadakkekara-CPI].

Took active part in Civil Liberty’s Movement; Became a member of Communist Party in
1950; State Council Member, CPI; President, Chethu Thozhilali Federation; President,
Vadakkekara Panchayat.
Expired on 08-11-2001; Obituary made on 29-11-2001.

N. R. BALAN Graduate; Son of Shri N. A. Raman; born on 29


November 1949; Wife : T. V. Pushpam; 2 Daughters.

Member, 10th KLA [Kunnamkulam-CPI (M)].

Member CPI (M) Secretariat, Thrissur District Committee.


Address : Nalupurakkal House, P.O. Ponnore, Thrissur. Pin 680 552.

P. BALAN Son of Shri N. Sankaran Nair; born on 25


September 1930; Wife: A. V. Bharathy; 2 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Ottappalam-INC],


8th KLA [Sreekrishnapuram-INC],
9th KLA [Sreekrishnapuram-INC].

Member, Indian Coffee Board; Director, Kerala State Co-operative Bank; President,
INTUC, Palakkad District, D.C.C., Palakkad (1954); Secretary, D.C.C., Palakkad
(1960); General Secretary, K.P.C.C.; State President, Deseeya Karshaka Thozhilali
Federation.
Expired on 08-06-2004; Obituary made on 28-07-2004.
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T. K. BALAN SSLC, Stockman course from Madras Veterinary


College; Son of Shri P. K. Krishnan and Smt. T. Parvathy; born
on 13 February 1937; Wife : M. K. Sathyabhama; 3 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Azhikode-CPI (M)],


11th KLA [Azhikode-CPI (M)].

Chairman, House Committee (1996-98); President, Kannur District Council; State


President, District Council Presidents Chamber; General Secretary and President, Kerala
NGO Union; Member, Committee on Decentralisation, CPI(M) State Committee.
Expired on 17-4-2005; Obituary made on 4-7-2005.

C. P. BALAN VAIDYAR Son of Shri C. P. Unni Vaidyar; born


on 14 August 1937; Wife : M. Sumathi; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Kunnamangalam–(SC)-CPI (M)],


9th KLA [Kunnamangalam–(SC)-CPI (M)],
10th KLA [Kunnamangalam–(SC)-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes


(1996-01); Joint Secretary & Secretary, Kerala Karshaka Sangham District
Committee; Member, All India Kissan Council.
Address : Sumathy Nivas, Kannankara P.O., Chelanur (via), Kozhikode.

E. BALANANDAN Born on 16 June 1924; Wife : N. Sarojini;


1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Vadakkekara-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Vadakkekara-CPI (M)].

Member, Lok Sabha (1980-84), Rajya Sabha (1988-94) & (1994-00); Member, C.P.I (M)
Polit Bureau; National President, CITU.
Publications : ‘Silent Valley, Ecological and Environmental Protections.’
Address : Ponnankulathu House, Kalamasery, Alwaye, Ernakulam.
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N. E. BALARAM Teacher; Born on 20 November 1919; Wife:


Pankajakshy; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 1st KLA [Mattanur-CPI], 2nd KLA [Mattanur-CPI],


4th KLA [Tellicherry-CPI].

Minister for Industries from 04-10-1970 to 24-09-1971; Member, Rajya Sabha


(1985-94); Secretary, C.P.I. State Council; Member, C.P.I. National Council & Central
Executive.
Publications : 'Indiayude Piravi', 'Dhanasastra Silpikal', 'Moonnu Internationalukalude
Charitram', 'Idathupaksha Communism', 'Adhunika Muthalalitham' and 'History of the
Communist Party of India'.
Expired on 16-07-1994 while serving as Member of the Parliament; Obituary made
on 18-07-1994.

V. BALARAM Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri T. Raman


Nair and Smt. Vellur Chinnammu Amma; born on 10 November
1947; Wife : Dr. Kanchanamala; 2 Daughters.

Member, 10th KLA [Wadakkancherry-INC],


11th KLA [Wadakkancherry-INC] (Resigned the membership
on 20 February 2004).

Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (2001-04); President, Cochin


Agricultural Bank; Vice Chairman, Kerala Khadi & Village Industries Board; State
General Secretary, KSU; General Secretary, D.C.C Thrissur; Member, AICC.
Address : Vrindavan, Thiruvambady P.O., Thrissur-1.

THALEKKUNNIL BASHEER Graduate; LLB; Advocate; born


on 07 March 1945; Wife : Suhra Basheer; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Kazhakkootam-INC]. (Resigned the membership


on 25 July 1977).

Member, Rajya Sabha (1977-79) & (1979-84); Lok Sabha (1984-89) & (1989-91);
Chairman, TRIDA; General Secretary, KPCC; Member, KPCC Executive.
Publications : 'Velicham Kooduthal Velicham' ( Collection of Articles), 'Rajeev Gandhi :
Surya Thejassinte Ormakku' 'Mandelayude Nattil; Gandhijiyudeyum' (Travelogue).
Address : Kochar Road, Sasthamangalam P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-10.
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P. K. K. BAVA Teacher; Son of Shri Noorudheen Mohammed


Bava Musliar and Smt. Fathima; born on 01 September 1949;
Wife: Umaina; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Guruvayoor-ML],


8th KLA [Guruvayoor-ML], 9th KLA [Eravipuram-ML],
10th KLA [Kondotty-ML], 11th KLA [Guruvayoor-ML].

Minister for Public Works from 29-06-1991 to 16-03-1995, Minister for Panchayat and
Social Welfare from 20-04-1995 to 09-05-1996; Secretary, Muslim League Legislature
Party; Member, KSRTC Advisory Council for four years, Muslim League Secretariat,
Chemanchery Panchayath; President, Kerala Muslim Educational Association, Muslim
Youth League State Committee (1974-90); General Secretary, Kozhikode District
Muslim League.
Address : Al-hira, Kappad P.O, Kozhikode District.
T. O. BAVA Son of Shri T. V. K. Ooran and
Smt. C. I. Fathima; born on 20 January 1919; Wife : Kadija;
2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


1st KLA [Alwaye-Congress], 2nd KLA [Alwaye-Congress].

Director, Ernakulam District Co-operative Bank; Chairman, Ernakulam District Khadi


and Village Industries Advisory Board; President, K.P.C.C.
Address : Darussalam, Ambunad, Edathala, Alwaye. Pin. 683561.

U. A. BEERAN SSLC; Journalist; Son of Shri Ahamed; born


on 09 March 1925; Wife : A. P. Katheejabi; 4 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Malappuram-ML], 5th KLA [Tanur-ML],


6th KLA [Malappuram-ML], 7th KLA [Tirur-ML],
9th KLA [Thirurangadi-ML] (Resigned the membership on 22
April 1994).

Minister for Education and Social Welfare from 27-01-1978 to 03-10-1978, Minister
for Food and Civil Supplies from 24-05-1982 to 25-03-1987; Chairman, Committee on
Subordinate Legislation (1991-93) & (1993-94), Library Advisory Committee
(1970-71), House Committee (1979-81); B.D.C, Kerala Fishermen Welfare Corporation;
President, Malappuram District Co-operative Bank; Organising Secretary, State Muslim
League; Director, State Co-operative Bank; District Secretary, Muslim League,
Kozhikode.
Publications : Arab World and Europe.
Expired on 31-05-2001; Obituary made on 05-07-2001.
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BENNY BEHANAN Graduate; Son of Shri O. Thomas and


Smt. Chinnamma; born on 22 August 1952; Wife : Shirly Benny;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Piravam-Congress].

Member, Kerala University Senate; President, KSU (1979); General Secretary, Kerala
Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (1981), K.P.C.C.
Address : VI/926, Kunjuvittykudy, Thrikkakara P.O., Cochin –21.

O. BHARATHAN Son of Shri Karuvan; born in 1933;


Wife: K. Sarojini; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.
Member, 7th KLA [Thrikkaripur-CPI (M)],
8th KLA [Edakkad-CPI (M)], 9th KLA [Edakkad-CPI (M)]. Election
held void by High Court on August 14, 1992 and Shri K. Sudhakaran
declared elected. The Supreme Court upheld the election of
Shri O. Bharathan on 6-2-1996, made affirmation on 22-2-1996.
Chairman, Committee on Public Undertaking (1987–89); Secretary, CPI (M) Legislature
Party; Councillor, Kannur Muncipality; Member, Calicut University Senate, CITU All
India Working Committee; Secretary, CITU State Committee, All India Road Transport
Workers Federation.
Expired on 03-03-2001; Obituary made on 07-03-2001.

VELIYAM BHARGAVAN Graduate; Son of Shri Krishnan; born


in May 1928; Wife: Suneethi; 1 Daughter.

Member, 1st KLA [Chadayamangalam-CPI],


2nd KLA [Chadayamangalam-CPI].

State Secretary, CPI.


Address : House No.42, Vrindavan Housing Colony, Pattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram.
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BHARGAVI THANKAPPAN Post Graduate; Daughter of Shri


K. Easwaran and Smt. K. Kutty; born on 24 July 1942; Husband :
A. K. Thankappan; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.
Member, 5th KLA [Neduvathoor– (SC)-CPI],
6th KLA [Kilimannoor–(SC)-CPI],
7th KLA [Kilimannoor–(SC)-CPI],
8th KLA [Kilimannoor–(SC)-CPI],
10th KLA [Kilimannoor– SC-CPI].
Deputy Speaker 8th KLA from 02-04-1987 to 05-04-1991; Protem Speaker of 8th KLA;
Secretary, CPI Legislature Party; Member, Lok Sabha (1971-77), Kerala University
Senate, CPI Thiruvananthapuram District Executive Committee; CPI State Council, CPI
National Council; Vice President, Kerala State Karshaka Thozhilali Federation, Kerala
State Kasuvandi Thozhilali Kendra Council; Joint Secretary, National Federation of
Indian Woman; General Secretary, Kerala Mahila Sanghom.
Recipient of Sahodaran Smaraka State Award, Sahrudayavedi Award and Dr. B.R.
Ambedker Fellowship for Social Cultural and Literacy work
Publications : " Danyubinte Theerangaliloode" (Travalogue).
Address : 'USHUS', House No. 46, Vrindavan gardens, Pattom P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram.

N. BHASKARAN NAIR Graduate, BL; Son of Shri Neelakanta


Pillai; born on 10 July 1919; Wife: Ammini Amma;
2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 2nd KLA [Changanacherry-Congress],


5th KLA [Mavelikkara-NDP].

Minister for Finance and Health from 12-10-1979 to 01-12-1979; Chairman,


Committee on Estimates (1964–65), Committee on Petitions (1977–79); Municipal
Councillor, Changanassery; Treasurer, N.S.S; President, Travancore Devaswam Board.
Expired on 30-08-1998; Obituary made on 26-02-1999.
KOTTAYAM BHASI (Bhaskaran Nair) Graduate; born on 25
December 1912.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952-56),


1st KLA [Kottayam-CPI].

Member, AICC, Kottayam Municipal Council; President D.C.C., Kottayam; Took part in
Civil Disobedience Movement and was imprisoned in 1942; Later became leader of
Communist Party.
Obituary made on 30-03-1981.
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P. BHASKARAN Son of Shri N. P. Sankaran Vaidyan; born


in 1922; Wife : C. T. Sarada.

Member, 5th KLA [Cannanore-Janatha],


6th KLA [Cannanore-Janatha],
7th KLA [Cannanore-Janatha (G)],
8th KLA [Cannanore-INC].

Secretary, D.C.C. (1965), District President, Congress (O) (1971); District President,
Janatha Party (1977); President, Janatha (G) (1982-98).
Address : 'Sharibhas', Cannannore - 1.

VENGANOOR P BHASKARAN SSLC, ITI Hindi Pravesika Exam


and Typewriting; Son of Shri K. Padmanabhan; born on 27 July
1942; Wife: Smt. M. K. Vijayakumari; 2 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Nemom-CPI (M)].

District Vice-President, Kerala Karshaka Sanghom; President, Vengannoor Panchayat;


Member, District Council.
Address : Kumar Cottage, Venniyoor, Nellivila.P. O., Venganoor, Thiruvananthapuram.

THOPPIL BHASI (Bhaskaran Pillai) SSLC, Vaidya Kalanidhi;


Son of Shri Parameswaran Pillai and Smt. Nanikkutty Amma; born
in April 1924.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


1st KLA [Pathanamthitta-CPI].

Secretary, KPAC; Renowned Stage Artist, Play Write and Film Director.
Publications : Ningalenne Kammunistakki, Mooladhanam, Mudiyanaya Puthran,
Aswamedham, Puthiya Aakasam, Puthiya Bhoomi.
Expired on 08-12-1992; Obituary made on 04-02-1993.
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BINOY VISWAM Graduate, LLB; Son of


Shri C. K. Viswanathan and Smt.C. K. Omana; born on 25
November 1955; Wife : Shyla C. George; 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Nadapuram-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances since 2004; Deputy Leader, CPI


Parliamentary Party; Vice President, ‘World Federation of Democratic Youth’; Member,
Cochin University Syndicate, Kerala Agricultural University Senate, CPI State
Executive, CPI National Council (1992-98); State President and All India Secretary
AISF; State Secretary AIYF; Secretary AITUC, Kerala State Committee.
Won Ambassador of Friendship among World Youth award from Soviet Union and
received ‘Banner of Youth Unity’ and ‘Diploma’ awarded by World Youth Federation.
Editor, Janayugam, Kozhikode Edition; Translated Poems from Foreign Literature;
Published translated articles and speeches of HO-Chi-Min and a book by Georgey
Dimitrov; Editor, 'Trade Union Masika'.
Address : Muthuchippy, Thondayadu, Kozhikode. Pin 673 016.

CAMALIAS MORAES Graduate; born in June 1909;


Married; 5 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kovalam-Independent].

Chairman, Committee on Petitions (1970–71); Was in Government service as Clerk in


Travancore Secretariat; Later served as Magistrate, Tahasildar, RDO and retired as
Deputy Collector.
Obituary made on 22-12-1997.
A. C. CHACKO Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri
Kuriakose and Smt. Aley; born on 22 April 1913; Wife :
Thressiamma; 4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952-53) &


(1954-56),
4th KLA [Karimannoor-KC].

Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances (1970-73), Library Advisory


Committee (1976-77); Director, Kerala Co-operative Central Land Mortgage Bank;
President, Idukki Congress Committee (1980-82).
Address : Thazhathuveettil, Thodupuzha (P.O.).
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J. A. CHACKO BA BL; Advocate; Son of Shri Abraham and


Smt. Rosamma; born on 25 July 1925; Wife : Catherine;
3 Sons, 5 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Akalakunnam-KC],


4th KLA [Akalakunnam-KC].

Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1975-76), Committee on Subordinate


Legislation (1968-69), Committee on Petitions (1976-77); President, Kerala Congress;
Additional Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor.
Address : Jeerakathil, Urilikkunnam, Poovarany P.O., Kottayam.

K. J. CHACKO BA BL; Advocate; Son of Shri Joseph and


Smt. Aleamma; born on 03 March 1930; Wife : P. U. Thresiakutty;
1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Changanacherry-KC],


5th KLA [Changanacherry-KC].

Chairman, Petitions Committee (1974-75); Member & Chairman, Changanacherry


Muncipality.
Address : Vazhappally, Changanacherry.
Dr. K. M. CHACKO LMP; Medical Practitioner; Born on 24
October 1910; 3 children.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954–56),


2nd KLA [Perumbavoor (INC)].

Expired on 10-04-1983; Obituary made on 16-07-1983.


P. CHACKO Graduate, B.T; Teacher; born in February 1914;
4 children.

Member, Travancore Legislative Assembly (1948–49), Travancore


Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952–54), 2nd KLA [Thiruvalla-
INC].

Chairman, Committee on Petitions (1960–61); Founder of Backward Class Christian


Federation & Akhila Tiruvithamcore Christian Cheramar Mahajana Sanghom.
Expired on 05-03-1978; Obituary made on 21-03-1978.
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P. C. CHACKO Graduate; Son of Shri P. John Chacko; born


on 29 September 1946; Wife : Leela Chacko; 2 Sons.

Member, 6th KLA [Piravam-Congress (U)].

Minister for Industries from 25-01-1980 to 16-10-1981; Member, Lok Sabha (1991-96),
(1996-97) & (1998-99); General Secretary, KSU, All India Youth Congress,
KPCC; President, Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress.
Address : Sarahito, Valavi Road, Ernakulam. Pin 682 018.

P. T. CHACKO Graduate, LLB; Son of Shri Thomas and Smt.


Annamma; born on 09 April 1915.

Member, Travancore Legislative Assembly (1948-49),


Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949-52),
1st KLA [Vazhur-INC], 2nd KLA [Meenachil-INC].

Minister for Home Affairs from 22-02-1960 to 26-09-1962, Minister for Home from
26-09-1962 to 20-02-1964; Opposition Leader, 1st KLA (1957-59); Chief Whip,
Congress Legislature Party, Travancore Legislative Assembly (1948); Secretary,
Congress Legislature Party, Travancore Legislative Assembly; Member, Indian
Constituent Assembly, Lok Sabha (1952-53); President, Kottayam, D.C.C (1945).
Expired on 31-07-1964; Obituary made on 02-09-1964.

M. CHADAYAN Born in January 1922.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1952–56),


1st KLA [Manjeri–(Reserved)-ML],
2nd KLA [Manjeri–(Reserved)-ML],
3rd KLA [Manjeri–(SC)-ML].

Member, Malabar District Board for nine years; Took active interest in Co-operative
movement and Harijan upliftment.
Expired on 18-12-1972.
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C. K. CHAKRAPANI Post Graduate, Diploma in Foreign Affairs;


Journalist; Son of Shri C. Koru; born on 20 October 1932;
Wife: K. N. Seemanthini; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Chelakkara-(SC)–CPI (M)].

Member, Lok Sabha (1967–71), CPI (M) State Committee; Whip, CPM in the Seventh
KLA; Secretary, Trichur District Committee, CPI (M); Later State Secretariat Member,
CMP.
Editor : "Desabhimani" and served in the Editorial Board of "Communist" &
"Navayugam".
Expired on 01-03-1991; Obituary made on 07-03-1991.

T. K. CHANDAN Son of Shri Nhanankai Raman and


Smt. Chirutha; born on 20 October 1921; Wife: V. P. Madhavi.

Member, 4th KLA [Nileshwar-CPI (M)] Elected in bye-election


held on 23-1-1973 and took oath on 22-2-1973.

Member, CPI (M) Kasargod District Secretariat; Secretary, Karshaka Sanghom District
Committee; President, Kayyur Cheemeni Panchayat; Vice- President, Kasargod District
Co-operative Bank; Participated in Karivalloor Paddy Seizer revolt (1946); Jailed in
Velloor Central Jail (1946-48).
Expired on 23-3-1989; Obituary made on 29-03-1989.

K. R. CHANDRAMOHANAN Graduate; Son of


Shri K. R. Raghavan Pillai; born on 10 May 1948; Wife :
Rema; 1 Son.

Member, 7th KLA [Chadayamangalam-CPI],


8th KLA [Chadayamangalam-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1987-89) & (1989-91); Member, CPI


State Council, AITUC State Working Committee; General Secretary, Kerala Cashew
Workers' Central Committee.
Address : Sudha Mandiram, Vengoor, Thevanoor P.O., Ayoor (via).
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T. V. CHANDRAMOHAN Post Graduate; Son of


Shri N. P. Govindan Nair and Smt. Janaki Amma; born on
09 October 1950; Wife: Sunandabai; 2 Sons.

Member, 9th KLA [Kunnamkulam-INC],


11th KLA [Kunnamkulam-INC]. Resigned the membership
on 5-7-2005.

Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation ( 2004); Vice President, Thrissur


District Co-operative Bank, D.C.C. Thrissur; State Vice President, INTUC; Member,
INTUC National Council; Attended ILO Conference in Singapore (2000).
Address : Govind 53, Muruga Nagar, Poonkunnam, Thrissur-2.

K. A. CHANDRAN SSLC; Son of Shri Karimbath Appu and


Smt.Vazhukkal Devayani; born on 05 July 1941;
Wife: Krishnaveni; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Chittur-INC],


10th KLA [Kollengode-INC], 11th KLA [Kollengode-INC].

President, Kerala State Agricultural and Rural Development Bank, Palakkad


Co-operative Agricultural Development Bank, D.C.C Palakkad; Member, KPCC
Executive (1992-96); General Secretary, KPCC; Vice President, KPCC; State Vice
President, Bharat Scouts and Guides; Received Silver Elephant Award from the President
of India for meritorious service in Scout Movement; Udayabha Singhji Memorial Award
for three times for best performance among Agricultural and Rural Development
Banks; Venkataratnam Memorial Award in 1985-86 for outstanding performance among
Development banks and Sadanandan Award in 1987 for the best Co-operator.
Address: Karimbath House, Bungalow Parambu, Thattamangalam P.O, Palakkad District.
Pin 678 102.

V.K. CHANDRAN Pre-Degree; Son of Shri V. K. Chakkan and


Smt. V. K. Kali; born on 04 April 1964; Wife: U. M. Jayasree;
1 Daughter .

Member, 10th KLA [Thrithala– SC-CPI (M)],


11th KLA [Thrithala– SC-CPI (M)].

Member, CITU Drivers Union District Committee.


Address: Vettikkattu Valappil, Mezhathur P.O., Thrithala, Palakkad District.
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P. K. CHANDRANANDAN Son of Shri P. K. Kunhan and


Smt. Parvathy; born on 26 August 1925; Wife : V. K.
Bhadramma; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Ambalapuzha-CPI (M)].

Member, Travancore Devaswom Board (1967); C.P.I (M) State Secretariat; C.P.I. (M)
State Committee (since 1954); District Secretary, C.P.I.(M) Alleppey.
Was placed in the array of accused for the involvement in the Punnapra-Vyalar Struggle
& worked for the party for about 12 1/2 years in underground. Undergone imprisonment
for 1 1/2 years during emergency; Manager, Deshabhimani Daily Trivandrum Edition.
Publications : "Punnapra Vayalar "
Address : Edakkara Warriam, Ambalapuzha, Alleppey District.

C. K. CHANDRAPPAN Graduate; Son of Shri C. K. Kumara


Panicker and Smt. Ammukutty Amma; born on 10 November
1936; Wife: Bulu Roychowdhury.

Member, 9th KLA [Sherthalai-CPI].

Member, Lok Sabha (1971-77), (1977-79) and since 2004; Vice Chairman, Kerafed;
Chairman, K.T.D.C.; General Secretary, A.I.S.F., Kerala; President, A.I.S.F National
Committee, A.I.K.S., Kerala State Council; General Secretary & President, A.I.Y.F.
National Council; National Vice President, All India Kissan Sabha.
Attended 25th congress of Communist Party of Soviet Union in 1975, Bulgarian
Communist Party congress in 1981, Young Communist League in Moscow and World
Youth Festival in Sofia, World Food Summit in 1994 at Rome.
Editor : 'Youth Life' Journal (English), 'Yuva Vedi' (Hindi) & 'Krishikkaran' (Malayalam).
Address : Koonthirisseril, Vayalar P.O., Cherthala.

N. CHANDRASEKHARA KURUP SSLC; Son of


Shri M. P. Narayanan Adiyodi; born on 15 December 1926;
Wife: M. Padmini; 1 Son, 4 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Calicut–I-CPI (M)],


6th KLA [Calicut–I-CPI (M)], 7th KLA [Calicut– I-CPI (M)].

Councillor, Calicut Corporation; District Secretary, C.P.I.(M), Kozhikode; Member,


CPI (M) State Committee; Underwent imprisonment for about four years.
Expired on 21-01-2003; Obituary made on 14-02-2003.
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G. CHANDRASEKHARA PILLAI Graduate, BL; Advocate;


born on 01 July 1904.

Member, Travancore Legislative Assembly (1948-49),


Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949-53),
2nd KLA [Kunnathoor-General].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members Bills and Resolutions (1961-62); Deputy


Presiding Officer, Travancore Representative Body from 21-4-1948 to 1-7-1949;
Minister for Public Works and Health from 6-9-1951 to 12-3-1952 in the Travancore-
Cochin Ministry headed by C. Kesavan.
Expired on 09-12-1971; Obituary made on 03-03-1972.

K. CHANDRASEKHARA SASTHRI SSLC, Sastry Siromany


Examination; Teacher; born in 1919; 4 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


3rd KLA [Kunnathur-(SC)-RSP].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions (1968-69); Secretary,


Kerala Pulayar Mahasabha; Director Board Member, SC, ST Development Corporation;
Accused in Chandanathoppu firing case, imprisoned four times.
Obituary made on 03-03-1994.

C. B. C. WARRIER Graduate, BL; Advocate; born on 30


October 1932; Wife : P. Valsala; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Haripad-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Haripad-CPI (M)],
6th KLA [Harippad-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1974-75), Committee on Estimates


(1980-82); Member, Kerala University Senate, C.I.T.U Working Committee, CPI (M)
Alleppey District Committee; President, Employees Unions of KFC, KSFE, Agro
Industries Corporation and other Trade Unions.
Address : Advocate, Chempakassery, Haripad P.O., Alappuzha.
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M. A. CHANDRASEKHARAN Graduate; Son of Shri Anandan


and Smt.Cheeramma; born on 29 April 1946; Wife: Mangala;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Vadakkekara-INC]. Resigned the membership


on 5-7-2005.

Secretary Youth Congress, Ernakulam District (1978-81); General Secretary, Ernakulam


D.C.C (from 1992).
Address : Muthuveettil, Nedumbasseri, Athani P.O., Ernakulam. Pin 683 565.

K. CHANDRASEKHARAN Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri K. Rama Varma; born on 22 September 1921.

Member, 1st KLA [Hosdurg –PSP], 2nd KLA [Hosdurg –PSP],


5th KLA [Badagara-Janatha], 6th KLA [Badagara-Janatha],
7th KLA [Badagara-Janatha], 8th KLA [Badagara-Janatha],
9th KLA [Badagara-Janatha Dal].

Minister for Law & Revenue from 22-02-1960 to 26-09-1962 and from
26-09-1962 to 09-10-1962, Minister for Education & Law from 26-03-1987 to
17-06-1991; Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1958-59); Leader of
Janatha Legislature Party in the 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th K.L.A. and Leader of Janatha Dal
Legislature Party in the 9th K.L.A; Member, Rajya Sabha (1967-76), Rubber Board,
Kerala Sports Council, Bar Association of India & Supreme Court Advocates
Association; Chairman, Kerala unit of P.S.P., S.S.P. , I.S.P. and Janatha Party.
Publications : Reflection on the Indian revolution, Let Us Unite, The Face of Freedom.
Address : Shanti, Thrikkakkara, Kochi-21.
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E. CHANDRASEKHARAN NAIR Graduate; LLB; Advocate; Son


of Shri A. Easwara Pillai and Smt. Meenakshi Amma; born on 02
December 1928; Wife: Manorama Nair; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.
Member, 1st KLA [Kottarakkara-CPI],
3rd KLA [Kottarakkara-CPI] Resigned the membership on
1-2-1970, 5th KLA [Chadayamangalam-CPI],
6th KLA [Chadayamangalam-CPI], 8th KLA [Pathanapuram-CPI],
10th KLA [Karunagapally-CPI].
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Housing from 25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981, Minister
for Food & Civil Supplies, Animal Husbandry & Diary Development from
02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991, Minister for Food, Tourism & Law from 20-05-1996 to
13-05-2001; Chairman, Committee on Private Members’ Bills & Resolutions
(1977-79), The Committee which recommended the constitution of Subject
Committees; President, District Co-operative Bank, Kollam; Chairman, All India State
Co-operative Bank Federation, Vice President, National Co-operative Union; Member,
Central Committee of the International Co-operative Alliance, Agricultural Credit Board
of the R.B.I., Executive Committee of C.P.I State Council, National Council of the C.P.I.
Received the 'Sadanandan Award' for best Co-operator and ‘R. Sankaranarayanan
Thampi Award’ for Best Parliamentarian.
Publications : Kerala Model of Development, Problems and Solutions.
Address : A3, Pandits Colony, Thiruvananthapuram.

V. S. CHANDRASEKHARAN PILLAI Graduate, LLB;


Advocate; Son of Shri Sankara Pillai; born in April 1929.

Member, 6th KLA [Konni-CPI (M)],


7th KLA [Konni-CPI (M)].

President, Kozhanchery, Panchayat; Joint Secretary, Kerala Plantation Labour


Federation; Member, CITU State Committee; Pathanamthitta District Secretary and State
Committee Memebr, CPI (M); All India General Council Member, CITU; Founder
President, Mulloor Smaraka Samithi.
Expired on 31-03-2000; Obituary made on 21-12-2000.
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P. N. CHANDRASENAN Graduate, BT, Diploma in Basic


Education; born on 28 August 1926; Wife: K. R. Gomathi;
2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Aranmula-SSP],


4th KLA [Aranmula-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Library Advisory Committee (1972–73) & (1973–74), Treasurer, S.S.P.


Legislature Party (1967-68); President, Mezhuvely Panchayat, All Kerala Basic Trained
Graduate Teachers' Association; Headmaster, P.B.T. School, Mezhuveli; Participated in
freedom movement.
Expired on 24-10-1988; Obituary made on 21-12-1988.

CHATAYAN GOVINDAN Son of Shri Kunhappa; born


in September 1931; Wife: Devaki; 4 Sons.

Member, 5th KLA [Azhikode-CPI (M)].

President, State Kaithari Thozhilali Council; District Secretary, CPI (M) Kannur; State
Secretary, CPI (M); Undergone imprisonment during 1948-50; Central Committee
Memebr, CPI (M); Went underground several times following Morazha, Padikkunnu and
Karayalam incidents.
Expired on 09-09-1998; Obituary made on 26-02-1999.

P. K. CHATHAN MASTER SSLC; Son of Shri Kavalan; born


in 1920; Wife: Kali; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.
Member, Travancore-Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954–56),
1st KLA [Chalakudy–(Reserved)-CPI],
4th KLA [Kilimanoor-(SC)-CPI],
5th KLA [Kilimannoor–(SC)-CPI].
Minister for Local Self Government and Harijan Welfare from 05-04-1957 to
31-07-1959; Chairman, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled
Tribes (1974–76); President, Porathissery Panchayat; Vice Chairman, Kerala Khadi and
Village Industries Board; President, Kerala Pulayar Maha Sabha.
Expired on 22-04-1988; Obituary made on 25-04-1988.
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T. CHATHU Son of Shri Theethy; born on 17 July 1934;


Wife : Sakunthala; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 9th KLA [Kollengode-CPI (M)].

Member, Agricultural Workers Union All India Working Committee, CPI (M) Palakkad
District Committee Secretariat.
Address : Pallom House, Muthalanada.P.O., Kollengode, Palakkad.

K. CHATHUNNI MASTER Passed Higher Training in Teaching;


born in 1921; Wife: Sarada; 4 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Beypore-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Beypore-CPI (M)].

Member, Rajya Sabha (1979–85); President and Secretary, Kerala State Karshaka
Sanghom; Secretary, All India Kisan Sabha; District Secretary, Kozhikode and Member,
State Council of Undivided Communist Party; State Secretariat Member, CPI (M).
Editor, Chintha Weekly and Director Board Member of Desabhimani Printing and
Publishing House.
Expired on 10-08-1990; Obituary made on 17-12-1990.

V. CHENTHAMARAKSHAN Graduate; Son of Shri Vellandi


and Smt. Janaki; born on 27 March 1960; Wife: K. Geetha.

Member, 11th KLA [Alathur-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) Palakkad District Committee, CPI (M) Palakkad District Secretariat;
District Secretary, President, State Joint Secretary and All India Central Committee
Member, SFI; District Secretary and State Joint Secretary, DYFI; Entered politics
through SFI; Active worker of DYFI.
Address : Anamary, Erattakulam, Alathur, Palakkad. Pin 678 682.
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M. C. CHERIAN B.Sc, BCom; Son of Shri M. T. Chacko; born


on 01 March 1946; Wife: Mariamma; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Ranni-Congress (U)], 9th KLA [Ranni-INC].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions (1993–95); Member,


Pathanamthitta District Council; Treasurer and General Secretary, DCC Kollam;
President, Pathanamthitta DCC.
Expired on 16-11-1995; Obituary made on 01-03-1996.
P. C. CHERIAN Post Graduate, LLB; born in 1918.

Member, 1st KLA [Puthuppally-Congress],


2nd KLA [Puthuppally-Congress].

Secretary, D.C.C., Kottayam; Took part in freedom struggle from 1939; Organised
Plantation Labourers in the Peermade area; Leader of INTUC.
Expired on 31-08-1989; Obituary made on 24-01-1990.
V. P. C. THANGAL (Cherukoya Thangal) ESLC; born in July
1916.

Member, 2nd KLA [Ponnani-General-ML], 3rd KLA [Ponnani-


ML].

Member, Council of Madras Provincial Muslim League for thirty years; President,
Ponnani Panchayat; Vice President, District Muslim League, Palghat.
Expired on 16-09-1983; Obituary made on 12-12-1983.
J. CHITTARANJAN Pre-Degree, Graduate Course Completed;
Son of Shri C. Janardhanan; born on 22 October 1927;
Wife : L. Ambika; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Chathannoor-CPI],


6th KLA [Chathannur-CPI], 8th KLA [Punalur-CPI].

Minister for Public Health from 11-04-1977 to 25-04-1977, from 27-04-1977 to


27-10-1978 and from 29-10-1978 to 18-11-1978; Member, Rajya Sabha (1997-03), Joint
Secretary, AISF ; Secretary, CPI Quilon Division; General Secretary, AITUC, Kerala
Unit; Vice President, AITUC.
Address : Plot No. 23, Kowdiar Garden's Housing Colony, Golf Links Road, Trivandrum.
56

P. CYRIAC JOHN Son of Shri John and Smt. Mariamma; born


on 11 June 1933; Wife: Annakutty; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Kalpetta-Congress (R)],


5th KLA [Thiruvambadi-Congress],
6th KLA [Thiruvambadi-Congress],
7th KLA [Thiruvambadi-Congress].

Minister for Agriculture from 24-05-1982 to 29-08-1983; Member, Indian Rubber Board;
President, Service Co-operative Bank, Thamarassery, Kerala State Co-operative
Marketing Federation, Karshaka Congress State Committee, Nationalist Congress Party
(N.C.P.) State Committee.
Address : Kattipara P.O, Thamarasseri (via), Kozhikode Dist.

W. H. D'CRUZ SSLC; born on 14 March 1902.


.

Member, 1st KLA [Nominated].

Businessman, Stevedoring, entered politics in 1950; President, Stevedore Association;


All India Anglo Indian Association, Kochi; Board Member, Dock Labour.
Expired on 11-05-1970.

V. V. DAKSHINAMOORTHY Graduate, B.T.; Teacher;


Son of Shri T. R. Warrier; born on 20 May 1935;
Wife : T. M. Nalini; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Perambra-CPI (M)],


6th KLA [Perambra-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1980-82); Member, Calicut University


Senate; President, Perambra Regional Co-operative Bank; Secretary, Kozhikode DC;
Member, CPI (M) State Secretariat; Chief Editor, Deshabhimani.
Address : Ramanilayam, Paleri P.O, Kuttiyadi (via), Kozhikode.
57

K. A. DAMODARA MENON Graduate, LLB;


Teacher; born in 1906; Wife: Leela Damodara Menon (Ex-
MLA); 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 2nd KLA [Parur-Congress].

Minister for Industries from 22-02-1960 to 26-09-1962, Minister for Industries and Local
Administration from 26-09-1962 to 10-09-1964; Member, Lok Sabha (1950) &
(1952–57); Secretary, Aikya Kerala Committee (1945); President, Kerala Press Academy
(1977), K.P.C.C (1957); Secretary, K.P.C.C (1936); Resident Editor, Mathrubhoomi
Daily.
Publications : Narmakadhakal (2 Parts) Bhavana Soonam; Balaraman, Thoppile Nidhi
etc.
Expired on 01-11-1980; Obituary made on 10-12-1980.
DAMODARAN KALASSERY Malayalam Higher; Son of
Shri Kunjan Vaidiar and Smt. Cheera Kunjan; born on 08
March 1932; Wife: M. A. Bhanumathy;
2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Pandalam-(SC)-Congress (R)],


5th KLA [Pandalam–(SC)-Congress (R)].

Minister for Harijan Welfare & Community Development from 29-10-1978 to


07-10-1979; Chairman, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Development
Corporation; General Secretary, K.P.C.C.; Vice President & General Secretary,
Bharathiya Depressed Class League State Committee; Member, Scheduled Caste
Advisory Committee.
Editor, Printer and Publisher : Bharatha Dhwani Weekly and Rashtra Sabdam,
fortnightly (Anglo-Malayalam).
Address : Bhanu Nivas, C.M.C., Ward No. 18, P.B. No. 57, Cherthala, Alleppey District.
Pin. 688 524.

D. DAMODARAN POTTI Graduate; BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


K. Damodaran Potti; born in May 1921; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954–56),


2nd KLA [Kottarakkara-PSP], 3rd KLA [Chadayamangalam-SSP].

Speaker from 15-03-1967 to 21-10-1970, Minister for Public Works from


22-02-1960 to 26-09-1962 and from 26-09-1962 to 08-10-1962; Chairman, Committee on
Government Assurances (1963–64); Deputy Speaker, TCLA; Chairman, Kerala unit of
SSP.
Expired on 15-11-2002; Obituary made on 27-01-2003.
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S. DAMODARAN Born in 1921; Wife: K. Lalithambika;


3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Mararikulam-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Mararikulam-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Coir Corporation; President, Aryad Panchayat, Mannancherry Panchayat,


Alleppey District Panchayat Association; General Secretary, Kerala Panchayat
Association; Member, Executive Committee, All Kerala Panchayat Association,
C.P.I. (M) District Committee and State Committee; Joined C.P.I in1939.
Address : Kochuthakidiyil, Komalapuram, Allappuzha-6.

M. DASAN Pre-Degree; Son of Shri Kanaran and Smt. Cheeru;


born on 01 January 1953; Wife: Adv. P. Satheedevi (M.P.).

Member, 8th KLA [Calicut–I-CPI (M)],


10th KLA [Calicut–I-CPI (M)].

Member, Calicut University Senate, District Panchayat, Kozhikode; State Secretary,


President and National Vice President, DYFI; President, Chorode Panchayat (1979-84);
Kozhikode District Secretary and Member, CPI (M) State Committee.
Expired on 29-06-2002; Obituary made on 08-07-2002.

DAVID PINHEIRO Pre-Degree, B.Sc. Course completed; Son of Shri


Michael Pinheiro; born on 01 June 1947; Wife: Juliet; 2 Sons.

Member, 9th KLA [Nominated-INC].

Member, Elankunnappuzha Panchayat, Central Board of Anglo-Indian Education;


Treasurer, Ernakulam District Youth Congress.
Address : Kummappilly House, Elankunnappuzha P.O., Ernakulam. Pin 682503.
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T. K. DEVAKUMAR Pre-Degree; Son of Shri V. Kunju Panicker


and Smt. K. Lekshmikutty Amma; born on 19 January 1957; Wife:
R. Lekha; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Harippad-CPI (M)].

President, Coirfed; Member, CPI (M) District Secretariat, Alappuzha; Chairman, Upper
Kuttanad Vikasana Samithi; Executive Member, Onattukara Vikasana Samithi; Member,
Kerala University Senate; Patron, NTPC Labour Union.
Address : Mani Bhavanam, Chingoli, P.O., Harippad. Pin 690 532.

N. I. DEVASSY KUTTY Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


Inasu Nadakkavukaran; born in August 1928; Wife : Thankamma;
2 Sons, 4 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Manalur-Congress (R)],


4th KLA [Manalur-Congress (R)], 5th KLA [Manalur-INC].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions (1975–76), Library


Advisory Committee (1977–79); President, Arimpur Panchayat, Kerala Panchayat
Association, Kerala State Karshaka Congress.
Expired on 13-03-1987; Obituary made on 03-04-1987.

P. DEVOOTTY Daughter of Shri P. Kumaran; born in 1934;


Husband: Krishnan; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Azhikode-CPI (M)],


7th KLA [Azhikode-CPI (M)].

Member, K.S.R.T.C., State Advisory Committee; Secretary, Mahila Federation State


Committee; Joint Secretary, National Committee of Democratic Mahila Association.
Expired on 17-10-1997; Obituary made on 22-12-1997.
60

T. A. DHARMARAJA IYER Born in June 1904; 2 children.

Member, 2nd KLA [Trichur-Congress].

Chairman, Thrissur Municipality (1951-53) & (1957-62); Represented Former Cochi


State in the Madras Olympic Meet in 1930 and 1931.
Expired on 06-11-1981; Obituary made on 09-02-1982.

V. DINAKARAN Graduate, B.Ed.; Teacher; Son of Shri V. Veloo


and Smt. Chembaka Kutty; born on 19 September 1944;
Wife: T. N. Sujatha; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Ambalapuzha-DLP],


8th KLA [Ambalapuzha-INC].

Chairman, Matsyafed; Member, Central Board of Fisheries; General Secretary, Akhila


Kerala Dheevara Sabha, D.L.P. and Kerala Fishermen Front.
Printer and Publisher: 'Viswakanthi' weekly.
Address : Sudeepam, Punnappra P.O., Allappuzha-4.

M. K. DIVAKARAN Passed Sasthri Examination and Hindi


Vidwan Examination; Teacher; Son of Shri M. Krishnan and
Smt. Kochupenna Amma; born on 21 June 1927;
Wife: T. K. Soudamini.

Member, 3rd KLA [Ranni-CPI].

Secretary. Quilon District Karshaka Sangham; Member, C.P.I. Quilon District


Committee.
Address : Mini Sadanam, Kannankara, Pathanamthitta.
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T. K. DIVAKARAN SSLC; Son of Shri Krishnan and Smt. Nani;


born on 05 December 1920; Wife: L. Devayani; 2 Sons, 5 Daughters;
Shri. Babu Divakaran Minister is his son.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952-56),


3rd KLA [Quilon-RSP], 4th KLA [Quilon-RSP].

Minister for Works from 06-03-1967 to 21-10-1969, Minister for Works and
Tourism from 04-10-1970 to 19-01-1976; Leader of the House (1969-70); Deputy Leader
of Opposition Parties in the T.C.L.A.; Chairman, Estimates Committee in T.C.L.A,
Kollam Municipality; Member and Vice Chairman, Coir Board; President, U.T.U.C.,
Kerala State.
Expired on 19-01-1976 while being a minister; Obituary made on 16-02-1976.

DOMINIC PRESENTATION Graduate; Son of Shri Felix


Presentation and Smt. Rosamma; born on 19 February 1949;
Wife: Dr. Mary Abraham; 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Palluruthy-INC],


10th KLA [Palluruthy-INC], 11th KLA [Palluruthy-INC].

Minister for Fisheries & Sports since 05-09-2004; Leader of Opposition in the Cochin
Corporation Council; General Secretary, Ernakulam D.C.C (I) (1979-92); Associated
with Sports, Cinema and Cultural Activities.
Address: Valiathayil, Sunoro Church Road, Ernakulam, Kochi. Pin. 682 020.

K. EACHARAN Born on 05 October 1910.

Member, 1st KLA [Chittur–(Reserved)-INC].

Bench Magistrate, Palghat; President, Depressed Class League, Palghat; Actively


involved in Harijan uplift work.
Expired on 23-05-1982.
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VELLA EACHARAN Co-operative Training from Co-operative


Institute; Son of Shri Vella; born on 09 July 1918; Wife: K. Lakshmi;
3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Thrithala–(SC)-Congress(R)],


5th KLA [Wandoor–(SC)-Congress(R)].

Minister for Harijan Welfare and Community Development from 25-09-1971 to


25-03-1977; Member, Lok Sabha (1952–57) & (1957–62); President, Depressed Class
League Malabar and All India Working Committee Member.
Expired on 11-02-1980; Obituary made on 18-02-1980.

E. P. EAPEN Graduate; born in January 1925.

Member, 1st KLA [Trivandrum-I-PSP],


2nd KLA [Trivandrum-I-PSP].

Councillor and Mayor, Trivandrum Corporation; Member, Kerala Sports Council and All
India Football Federation; President, Badminton Association of India.
Expired on 21-12-2003; Obituary made on 5-2-2004.

EAPEN KANDAKUDY SSLC; Son of Shri Jacob Kandakudy; born


on 25 November 1944; Wife: Mariamma Eapen.

Member, 5th KLA [Kuttanad-KC].

Chairman, MILMA (1980); Participated in the struggle for speedy implementation of


Thanneermukkam Bund Project.
Expired on 25-01-1989; Obituary made on 30-01-1989.
EAPEN VARGHESE ESLC; MGTE in Civil Engg.; Son of Shri
P. V. Varghese and Smt. Mariamma Varghese; born on 09 January
1932; Wife: Annamma Eapen; 1 Son, 5 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Palluruthy-KC], 8th KLA [Ranni-KC].

Member, K.F.C., Fisheries Advisory Board; President, Club International Cochin;


Chairman, Kerala Congress.
Address : Edathil Mandir, Thoppumpady, Kochi. Pin. 682 005.
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V. K. EBRAHIM KUNJU SSLC; Son of Shri V. U. Khader


and Smt.Chithumma; born on 20 May 1952; Wife: Nadeera;
3 Sons.

Member, 11th KLA [Mattancherry-ML].

Minister for Industries and Social Welfare since 06-01-2005; Chairman Forest Industries
(Travancore) Ltd.; District Secretary, IUML Ernakulam District; State Working
Committee Member, IUML; State Vice President, STU, KMEA; General Secretary,
Al-Manar Public School, Kuzhivelipady; Syndicate Member, Cochin University of
Science and Technology; General Secretary, C.H. Mohammed Koya College of
Engineering and Technology, Kochi; Executive Member, Gosree Island Development
Authority and GCDA; Editor, 'Eeyugam' daily published from Aluva.
Address: Grace Garden, Panayapilly, Kochi.Pin. 682 005.

ELIZABETH MAMMEN MATHAI Graduate, LLB;


Advocate; Daughter of Shri P.J. Thomas and Smt. Susamma
Thomas; born on 25 March 1953; Husband: The Late Mammen
Mathai, MLA; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Thiruvalla-KC (M)].


(Elected in bye-election held on 1.12.2003 and took oath on
11-12-2003).

Member, Peringara Grama Panchayat.


Address: Mukkathil Bethanya, Manjadi P.O., Thiruvalla. Pin. 689 105.

P. P. ESTHOSE Son of Shri Poulose; born on 24 November


1924; Wife: Ammini Esthose; 2 Sons.

Member, 5th KLA [Kunnathunadu-CPI (M)],


6th KLA [Kunnathunadu-CPI (M)].

Member, Lok Sabha (1967-71); Chairman, Muvattupuzha Municipality; President,


Municipal Chairmen's Chamber, Kerala State; Participated in freedom movement; Went
underground during 1946-48; Member, CPI (M) Ernakulam District Committee;
Karshaka Sangham State Committee.
Obituary made on 20-06-1988.
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P. J. FRANCIS Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri P.G. Jusing and Smt. P. J. Rebeca; born on 19 February
1937; Wife : Prof. V. P. Mariamma; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 10th KLA [Mararikulam-INC].

Municipal Councillor and Opposition Leader Allappuzha Municipality; Member,


K.P.C.C., Kerala Sports Council; President, Bar Association, Alapuzha; Vice President,
Alapuzha District Congress Committee.
Publications : Pathiri (Malayalam).
Address : Pallikkathayil House, Convent Junction, Allapuzha, Pin 688 001.

P. R. FRANCIS Son of Shri Rappai; born in 1924; Wife: Achayi


Francis; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 1st KLA [Ollur-INC], 2nd KLA [Ollur-INC],


4th KLA [Ollur-INC], 5th KLA [Ollur-INC].

State Vice President, INTUC; Secretary, D.C.C Thrissur (1955-57); President, Thrissur
DCC (1963-67); Chairman, BDC, Ollukara; President, State Municipal and Corporation
Employees Union; Member, KPCC Executive; Participated in Quit India Movement.
Expired on 10-05-2002; Obituary made on 17-06-2002.

N. GAMALIEL MA, BL; Advocate; Born in January 1917;


2 Sons, 4 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Parassala-Congress].

President, District Committee, Thiruvananthapuram, Congress (O); Vice President,


Freedom Fighter’s Organisation; President, Nadar League; Editor, ‘Namban’; Secured
Gold Medal for Law; Was Teacher for seven years before entering politics in 1954.
Obituary made on 30-03-1992.
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N. GANAPATHY SSLC; born in August 1927; 3 Sons, 1


Daughter.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952-53),


1st KLA [Devicolam-Congress],
3rd KLA [Devicolam–(SC)-Congress].

President, Pallivasal Panchayat, High range Workers Union; Active in Harijan upliftment
work and sports.
Address : Ganesh Bhavan, Muthanmudi, Munnar, Idukki. Pin 685 612.

K. B. GANESH KUMAR Graduate; Son of Shri R. Balakrishna


Pillai, MLA and Smt.Valsala Balakrishna Pillai; born on 25 May
1966; Wife: Yamini Thankachi; 1 Son.

Member, 11th KLA [Pathanapuram-KC (B)].

Minister for Transport from 17-05-2001 to 09-03-2003; Vice President, Association of


Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
Address: Keezhoot House, Kottarakkara. Pin. 691 506.

C. S. GANGADHARAN Pre-Degree, Subordinate Personal


Co-operative Training; Son of Shri Sanku Master and
Smt. Kothamma; born on 07 October 1927;
Wife: T. Vijayalakshmy; 2 Sons, 4 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Irinjalakkuda–KSP].

Secretary and President, Trichur Motor Thozhilai Co-operative Society; Secretary,


K.S.P., District Fruits and Vegetables Co-operative Society; President, Kerala State
Freedom Fighters Association; Participated in Quit India Movement; Left INC in 1947
and formed KSP along with Mathai Manjooran; Undergone imprisonment.
Publisher : Health (Magazine), Socialist (Weekly), the organ of KSP.
Address : Ashik Bhavan, Indira Nagar, Mannuthy, Thrissur.
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M. P. GANGADHARAN Graduate, BL; Son of Shri P. Sankara


Panicker and Smt. M. Madhavi Amma; born on 15 July
1934; Wife: M. K. Santhakumari; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.
Member, 3rd KLA [Nilambur-INC]
(Elected in bye-election held on 21-4-1970 and took oath on
24-4-1970), 4th KLA [Nilambur-INC], 5th KLA [Ponnani-INC],
6th KLA [Pattambi-INC], 7th KLA [Ponnani-INC],
11th KLA [Ponnani-INC] Resigned the membership on 5-7-2005.
Minister for Irrigation from 24-05-1982 to 12-03-1986; Chairman, Committee on
Estimates (1973-74), Subordinate Legislation Committee (1976–77), Committee of
Privileges & Ethics (2001-04) and (2004-05); Secretary, Congress Parliamentary Party;
Deputy Leader, Congress Parliamentary Party; Chairman, KWA, KTDC; President,
D.C.C. Malappuram; State President, Working Committee Member INC
(Thiwari); Member, KPCC Executive and AICC; General Secretary, ISO, Kerala;
General Secretary, KPCC (I).
Address: Shelter, Manjeri P.O., Malappuram District.

P. GANGADHARAN Born in 1910; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Palluruthy-CPI (M)].

Member, Kerala University Senate, CPI (M) State Committee; Organising Secretary,
Cochin S.N.D.P., Kerala S.N.D.P. Yogum; Secretary, C.P.I Ernakulam District
Committee; Vice President, Kerala State Trade Union Council; Started Trade union
activities in 1935; undergone imprisonment for a period of five years.
Editor : 'Sarasan', janatha' and 'Prakasam'.
Expired on 21-03-1985; Obituary made on 02-04-1985.

A. GEORGE Graduate; Son of Shri K.A. Abraham; born on 25


August 1935; Wife: Ruby George; 3 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Pathanapuram-KC)].

Founder President, Pathanapuram Public Library and Service Co-operative Society;


Chairman, K.T.D.C.; Vice President, Pathanapuram Panchayat; President, Kerala
Congress District Committee (1965-72); Member, DDC (1967-79), State Transport
Authority.
Expired on 27-01-2004; Obituary made on 5-2-2004.
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E. M. GEORGE Graduate, BL; Advocate; born in February 1926;


1 Son.

Member, 3rd KLA [Puthupally-CPI (M)].

Member, District Committee and State Committee CPI (M); Participated in freedom
movement; Undergone imprisonment several times; Had to endure police assault.
Expired on 13-05-1999; Obituary made on 20-07-1999.

GEORGE EDEN Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri Mathew Ambat; born on 07 November 1953; Wife : Rani;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Ernakulam-INC], 10th KLA [Ernakulam-INC]


(Resigned the membership on 09 March 1998).

Member, Lok Sabha (1998-99) and (1999-03), Member, Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress
State Committee; State Secretary, K.S.U.(I) (1980); Convener, U.D.F. Ernakulam
(1987).
Expired on 26-07-2003 while serving as a Member of Parliament; obituary made on
29-07-2003.

GEORGE J. MATHEW Graduate; Son of Shri K.V. Mathew


and Smt. Thresiamma Mathew; born on 03 August 1939;
Wife: Meera; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Kanjirapally-INC],


10th KLA [Kanjirapally-INC], 11th KLA [Kanjirapally-INC].

Chairman, Committee of Privileges (1995–96), Committee on Environment (2001- 04);


Member, Lok Sabha (1977-79); Director, Rashtra Deepika Ltd. till 2003; Chairman &
MD, Kerala Cardamom Processing and Marketing Co. Ltd.; Treasurer, Kerala Congress
(1971&1978); Leader, Kerala Congress Party in Lok Sabha (1977-79); Leader of United
Parliamentary Front in Lok Sabha (1979); Chairman, Kerala Congress (1980-83).
Publication : "Anubhavangal Adiyozhukkukal" (Malayalam).
Address: Pottamkulam, Koottickal P.O., Kottayam Dist. Pin. 686 514
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GEORGE JOSEPH PODIPARA Graduate, BL; Son of


Shri Chacko Varkey; born on 23 September 1932;
Wife: Mary.

Member, 1st KLA [Ettumannur-Congress],


2nd KLA [Ettumannur-Congress],
8th KLA [Ettumanoor-Independent].

President, Service Co-operative Bank, Mannanam, Co-operative Agricultural


Development Bank, Kottayam; Secretary, District Congress Committee, Kottayam (1954-
62); Member, KPCC.
Expired on 22-06-1999; Obituary made on 20-07-1999.

K. C. GEORGE Post Graduate, BL; Advocate; Born on 13


January 1903.

Member, 1st KLA [Mavelikara-General-CPI].

Minister for Food and Forests from 05-04-1957 to 31-07-1959; Member, Rajya Sabha
(1952-54); Was Advocate of Travancore High Court till 1938; Leader of Travancore
State Congress and its Working Committee Memebr; Member, KPCC; Played an active
role in Punnappra-Vayalar Struggle; When the ban on Communist Party was lifted
became the President of Kerala unit of the Party; Joined Communist Party in 1939.
Publications : “Immortal Punnappra-Vayalar”, “Ente Jeevitha Yatra”.
Expired on 10-08-1986; Obituary made on 17-08-1987.

K. J. GEORGE SSLC; Son of Shri K. J. Joseph; born on 01


December 1934.

Member, 5th KLA [Trissur-Janatha], 7th KLA [Chalakkudy-Janatha],


8th KLA [Chalakkudy-Janatha].

Municipal Councillor, Trichur District; District President, INC (O), Janatha Party Trichur
District.
Address : Kunjappu House, Lurdupuram, Trichur– 5.

K. M. GEORGE Graduate, BL; Born on 18 January


1919; Wife: Marthamma; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.
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Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


1st KLA [Muvattupuzha-Congress],
2nd KLA [Muvattupuzha-Congress],
3rd KLA [Poonjar-KC], 4th KLA [Poonjar-KC)].

Minister for Transport and Health from 01-11-1969 to 01-08-1970, Minister


for Transport from 26-06-1976 to 11-12-1976; Chairman, Public Accounts
Committee (1967-68), Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1969-70), Committee on
Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions (1962-63); Leader of the Kerala Congress
Legislature Party; General Secretary, KPCC (1953-55); Founder Chairman, Kerala
Congress.
Editor : Deepika (1945-48) and Powradhwani (1948-50).
Expired on 11-12-1976, while serving as Minister; Obituary made on 20-12-1976.
K. T. GEORGE Graduate, BL; Born on 20 July 1929;
Wife: Saramma George; 3 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Parur-Congress],


4th KLA [Parur-Congress(R)].

Minister for Finance from 25-09-1971 to 03-04-1972; Chairman, Estimates


Committee (1970-71) & (1971-72), Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1970-71);
Chief Whip, Congress Legislature Party (1967-69); Secretary, Bar Association, Parur;
Member, Kerala University Senate, KPCC, AICC; Deputy Leader, Congress Legislature
Party.
Expired on 03-04-1972 (Collapsed while speaking on the floor of the house and died
soon after); Obituary made on 05-04-1972.

M. K. GEORGE SSLC; Born in May 1909; 2 Sons,


2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kottayam-CPI (M)].

Took part in National Freedom Movement; Later became a trade union leader of
standing; Executive Committee Member, CPI and later District Secretary, CPI (M); Has
long been a member of Grama Panchayat.
Expired on 12-09-1995; Obituary made on 06-03-1996.
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GEORGE MASCRENE Post Graduate, LLB, Diploma in Russian


Language; Advocate; Son of Shri Joseph Mascrene; born on 16
December 1948; Wife: A. Radha; 1 Son.

Member, 9th KLA [Kovalam-INC)]. (Consequent on the setting aside of


the election of Shri A. Neelalohithadasan Nadar, Shri Mascrene was
sworn in as a Member of Ninth KLA on December 13, 1991).

Member, Board of Directors, Fisheries Corporation, Kerala State Fisheries Advisory


Board; Director, Matsyafed; District General Secretary, Youth Congress (1972-76);
Secretary, Thiruvananthapuram D.C.C.
Expired on 22-10-2001; Obituary made on 29-11-2001.

DR. GEORGE MATHEW MBBS; M.S. Lucknow, F.C.G.P. (India);


Son of Dr. T. I. Mathew; born on 11 September 1936; Wife: Valsa
George; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Pathanamthitta-KC)].

President, Kollam District Kerala Congress; Kollam District Volley Ball Association;
Member, Standing Committee, Kollam District Sports Council; Vice President, Kerala
Volley Ball Association; Member, University Football Team and Kerala State Hockey
Team.
Expired on 14-12-1983; Obituary made on 05-03-1984.

P. C. GEORGE Degree Course Completed; Son of


Shri Chackochan and Smt. Mariamma; born on 28 August
1951; Wife: Usha; 2 Sons.

Member, 6th KLA [Poonjar-KC (J)],


7th KLA [Poonjar-KC (J)], 10th KLA [Poonjar-KC],
11th KLA [Poonjar-KC].

Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1982-84), Committee on


Petitions (1984-87) & (1996-01), Committee on Papers Laid on the Table since 2004;
General Secretary, Kerala Congress; District President and General Secretary, KSC.
Publication : Jananeethi
Address : Plathottathil, Erattupetta.
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P. P. GEORGE Graduate, BEd; Teacher; Son of Shri Poulose


and Smt. Mary; born on 25 July 1935; Wife: C. L. Reetha;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Chalakudy-INC],


4th KLA [Chalakudy-INC], 8th KLA [Thiruvambadi-INC],
9th KLA [Ollur-INC], 11th KLA [Ollur-INC].

Minister for Agriculture from 02-07-1991 to 16-03-1995; Chairman, Estimates


Committee (1976-77); Secretary, Congress Parliamentary Party (1971-77); Whip,
Congress Parliamentary Party; Director, Tourism Development Corporation; Vice
Chairman, Kerala Khadi & Village Industries Board; Member, AICC (1969-72), Calicut
University Senate for 15 Years, Calicut University Syndicate for 8 Years; Executive
member, Kerala Agricultural University; President, Thrissur DCC (1981-82); KPCC
General Secretary (1978-98).
Address : Pulikkal House, Pudukkad P.O., Thrissur. Pin 680 301.

P. P. GEORGE (KOTTAYAM); Son of Shri Punnan; born on 18


February 1919; Wife: Aliyamma; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Kottayam-CPI)].

Took part in State Congress movement in 1939; Congress worker before joining CPI in
1941.
Expired on 24-01-1979, while serving as a Member; Obituary made on 19-02-1979.

K. GEORGE THOMAS Post Graduate, PHD; Lecturer; Born


in March 1926; Wife: Rachel; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kalloopara-Congress)].

Deputy Leader, Congress Legislature Party; Teaching fellow at University of


Washington; One of the founder members of Kerala Congress.
Took Doctorate in Political Science from University of Washington, USA
Managing Editor, Kerala Dhwani, Kerala Bhushanam, Manorajyam.
Expired on 17-09-1993; Obituary made on 03-03-1994.
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GIRIJA SURENDRAN Graduate; Daughter of Shri K. Krishnan


and Smt. C. R. Savitri; born on 15 May 1952;
Husband: S. Surendran; 2 Daughters.

Member, 10th KLA [Sreekrishnapuram-CPI (M)],


11th KLA [Sreekrishnapuram-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) Palakkad District Committee; Member, All India Democratic
Women’s Association, Central committee, State Secretariat.
Address : Kunnathurmedu P.O., Palakkad. Pin 678 013.

ERAVANKARA GOPALA KURUP Graduate, B.Ed;


Headmaster; Born in April 1924.

Member, 2nd KLA [Mavelikara-General-CPI].

General Secretary, Kerala Private School Teachers Federation; Joined Indian Navy in
1943; Worked as Wireless operator in Police department during 1949-52; Member, CPI
State Council, Kerala University Senate and Syndicate.
Expired on 21-05-1982; Obituary made on 07-07-1982.

ATTINGAL N GOPALA PILLAI Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri K. Narayana Pillai and Smt. Ponnamma Pillai; born in 1919;
Wife: Indira G. Pillai; 1 Son.

Member, 4th KLA [Trivandrum-1-PSP].

Chairman, PSP, Kerala State; Secretary, PSP, Trivandrum District.


Address : Mahesh, 9/1020, Sasthamangalam, Trivandrum-10.

E. GOPALAKRISHNA MENON Born on 16 January 1919; Wife:


V. Saraswati; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, Kochi Legislative Assembly (1949), Travancore Cochin


Legislative Assembly (1952), 1st KLA [Cranganore-CPI],
4th KLA [Crangannore-CPI].

Secretary, Cochin Karshaka Sabha (1943); Secretary, TC Karshaka Sangham (1952-56),


Kerala Karshaka Sangham; Was an INC worker before joining CPI in 1942; imprisoned
in 1942 and during 1950-51; Member, CPI National Council and State Executive.
Expired on 08-09-1996; Obituary made on 13-09-1996.
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M. R. GOPALAKRISHNAN Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri K. Rama Kurup and Smt. Gouri Kutty Amma; born on 18
October 1936; Wife: S. Lekshmykutty Amma; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Kayamkulam-CPI (M)].

Municipal Chairman, Kayamkulam (Four times); President, Kayamkulam Bar


Association.
Address : Advocate, Kayamkulam.

R. GOPALAKRISHNAN NAIR Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


K. P. Raghavan Nair and Smt. Kamala Bai Amma; born in March
1931; Wife: M. K. Sreekumari Devi; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Neyyattinkara-Congress].

President, Students Congress, Kerala University Union, Neyyattinkara Agricultural Land


Development Bank, Trivandrum District Co-operative Bank; Chairman, NECF ITC,
Neyyattinkara.
Address : Sreenikethan, Vazhuthoor, Neyyatinkara.

P. K. GOPALAKRISHNAN Graduate, LLB; Journalist and


Writer; Son of Shri Kunhitty; born in March 1924;
Wife: M. Omana; 2 Daughters.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1952-56),


3rd KLA [Crangannore-CPI], 5th KLA [Nattika-CPI],
6th KLA [Nattika-CPI].

Deputy Speaker from 06-07-1977 to 23-10-1979; Chairman, Estimates Committee


(1968-69), General Secretary, All Kerala Progressive Writers Association; Secretary,
Kerala History Association; Member, General Council, Kerala Sahitya Academy.
Chief Editor : Navajeevan, Navayougaom (Political weekly of CPI); Arrested and jailed
for nearly one year in 1949 and 1950.
Recipient of Kerala Sahitya academy award; Gold Medal for Ist in Madras University in
Malayalam B.A.
Publications: Art and Literature, a Study, Cultural History of Kerala.
Address : Pushpagiri, Panangad P.O., Trichur District.
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PRAYAR GOPALAKRISHNAN Graduate; Son of


Shri R. Krishnan Nair and Smt.J. Meenakshi Amma; born on 20
September 1949; Wife: S. Sudharma; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Chadayamangalam-INC].

Founder President, Kerala State Milk Societies Association; Chairman, Milma; Vice President, Indian Dairy
Association; Member, National Dairy Development Board; General Council and Academic Council Member,
Kerala Agricultural University; President, KSU District Committee, Kollam, District Youth Congress
Committee, Kollam; General Secretary, Kollam District Congress Committee.
Recipient of K. Sadanandan Award for the Best Co-operator (1991), 'Bharath Dooth' award by Indian
Confederation of Agriculture (1995); Golden Global Award by Global Economics Council (1995),
Swadeshabhimani award by K.R. Elankath Memorial Trust (2000), Udyog Pragathi Award (Global Economic
Council 1995), Bharath Udyog Award 1996, (Indian Economic council), Prof. M. K. Chandy Foundation
Award for the Best Co-operator (2005).
Address: Prayar House, Chithara P.O., Kollam. Pin. 691 559.

KOTTARA GOPALAKRISHNAN Pre-Degree, B.A Course


Completed; Born in 1943.

Member, 4th KLA [Kottarakkara-Congress(R)].

Vice President and General Secretary, Kerala Youth Congress; Member, Quilon DCC;
President, Kerala Khadi Board Workers Union; Author of one act plays, poems and short
stories in Malayalam.
Editor : "Priya" Monthly; Sub - Editor : "Common Friend " & "Kalashetram"
Weeklies; Editorial Board Member 'Malayala Rajyam' Daily.
Expired on 17-02-2003; Obituary made on 16-06-2003.
E. P. GOPALAN Son of Shri M. P. Chathunni Nair; born
in 1912; Wife: Padmavathy; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 1st KLA [Pattambi-CPI],


2nd KLA [Perinthalmanna-CPI], 5th KLA [Pattambi-CPI)].

Entered politics by joining Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930; Joined CPI in 1939;
Arrested and convicted for 21 months in 1939 for anti war speech; Detained under DIR in
1945; Went underground during 1948-51; Member, Malabar District Board; President,
Palghat District Karshaka Sanghom; First non-official Chairman, Agro Industries
Corporation.
Expired on 01-11-2001; Obituary made on 29-11-2001.
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K. P. GOPALAN Born in 1908.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1951-56),


1st KLA [Cannanore-II-CPI)].

Minister for Industries and Community Development from 05-04-1957 to


31-07-1959; Secretary, North Malabar District Congress Committee; Secretary, Kerala
Provincial Congress Committee (1934 and 1940); President, Kerala Trade Union
Congress; Vice President, All India Motor Workers' Union; Deputy Leader of Opposition
in Madras Assembly; Volunteer in Salt Sathyagraha in 1930; Joined CPI in 1939;
Imprisoned for more than 16 years.
Expired on 20-04-1977; Obituary made on 12-07-1977.

K. P. R. GOPALAN Born in June 1909.

Member, 1st KLA [Madai-CPI], 3rd KLA [Tellicherry-CPI


(M)].

Member, Malabar District Board (1939), KPCC (1937-40), Provincial Committee of CPI
from 1946; Imprisoned during 1948-51; First accused in the Morazha Murder Case of
1940, sentenced to death but due to pressure of public opinion sentence was commuted;
Participated in Salt Sathyagraha under Shri. Kelappan, played an important role in the
formation of Congress Socialist Party.
Managing editor : Deshabhimani (1964-67).
Expired on 05-08-1997; Obituary made on 22-12-1997.

P. GOPALAN Graduate, LT; Headmaster; Born on 16 July


1906.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


1st KLA [Punalur-CPI].

President, Pathanapuram SNDP Union; Member, SNDP Board of Directors; Took part in
freedom movement; worked for upliftment of depressed classes.
Obituary made on 31-03-1986.
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PRAHLADAN GOPALAN Born in 1922; 5 children.

Member, 2nd KLA [Madai-Congress)].

General Secretary, Youth Congress Bombay; District Congress Committee; President,


Cannore District Congress Committee (1961); Participated in Quit India Movement;
Organised Youth Congress in Bombay.
Obituary made on 08-08-1969.

PATTIAM GOPALAN Post Graduate; Son of Shri Kunhikutty; born


on 06 October 1936; Wife: Mridula; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Tellicherry-CPI (M)].

Member, Lok Sabha (1967-71), CPI (M) State Committee; Kept under detention for 16
months during 1964-65; Joined CPI in 1957.
Expired on 27-09-1978, while serving as a Member; Obituary made on 19-02-1979.

M. GOPALAN KUTTY NAIR Completed Intermediate


Course; born on 11 November 1923.

Member, 1st KLA [Koduvally-Congress],


2nd KLA [Koduvally-Congress].

Deputy Whip, Congress Legislature Party; President, Kizhakoth Panchayat Board;


Member, Malabar Market Committee, KPCC, State Haj Committee; Chairman, After
Care Shelter Home, Kozhikode; Director, Calicut Co-operative Printing Press; President,
Koduvalli Co-operative Rural Bank.
Address : Ramanilayam, Calicut – 2.
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GOPI KOTTAMURIKKAL Pre-Degree Course Completed; Son


of Shri Neelakantan and Smt. Lakshmi; born on 24 June 1948; Wife:
M.G. Santha; 1 Son.

Member, 8th KLA [Piravam-CPI (M)].

Secretary, CPI (M) Ernakulam District; Editorial Board Member, Karshaka Keralam;
Associated with social activities through Student’s Movement in 1968; Undergone
imprisonment many times.
Address : Koattamurikkal House, S. N. Road, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam District.

MALETHU GOPINATHA PILLAI BA, BL; Advocate; Son of


Shri Kochu Kesava Pillai and Smt. Manikka Pillai Parvathy Pillai;
born on 02 July 1928; Wife : Ananthalekshmi Amma and Later
Smt. Komalavally Pillai; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 1st KLA [Aranmula-Congress],


2nd KLA [Aranmula-Congress].

Member, N.S.S. Director Board; President, Palliyoda Seva Sangham (Aranmula Boat
Races); Parliamentary Party Secretary of Congress during Sankar Ministry.
Address : Malethu House, Varisseri, Mariyathuruthu P.O., Kottayam. Pin 686027.

A.V. GOPINATHAN SSLC; Son of Shri Kochu Gopalan Nair;


born on 23 April 1953.

Member, 9th KLA [Alathur-INC].

President, Peringottukurissi Panchayat,Member, District Council Palghat; Secretary,


DCC, Palakkad.
Address : Panamkote Kalam, Paruthipully.P.O., Palakkad. Pin 678 573.
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G. GOPINATHAN PILLAI Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Born


on 21 October 1921; Wife : K. Saradamma; 2 Sons.

Member, 3rd KLA [Mavellikara-SSP],


4th KLA [Mavellikara-PSP].

Leader of ISP Legislature Party; Director, Aleppey Co-operative Bank;


Member,Mavelikkara Municipal Council (1947-53), Kerala University Senate, Executive
Committee of Dakshina Bharat Hindu Prachara Sabha (1967); Chairman, ISP, Alleppey
District; Co-operator and associated with NSS.
Expired on 23-11-2002; Obituary made on 14-02-2003.

V. K. GOPINATHAN Graduate, B.Ed; Teacher and Journalist;


Born on 11 February 1930; Wife: P. Kamalakshi;
2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 4th KLA [Nattika-SP].

Deputy Leader, S.P. Legislature Party; Secretary, SSP Trichur District Unit (1957);
Member, SSP State Parliamentary Committee (1968); Entered politics through Students
Congress; Became member of Congress Socialist party in 1947.
Editor : " Adhyapakan", the organ of Kerala Aided Primary Teachers Union.
Editor and Publisher of monthly educational journal Adhyapanam.
Expired on 16-06-2001; Obituary made on 05-07-2001.

K. R. GOURI AMMA Graduate, BL; Daughter of Shri


K. A. Raman and Smt. Parvati Amma; born on 14 July
1919; Husband; T. V. Thomas, Ex-Minister.
Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952-53)
and (1954-56), 1st KLA [Sherthalai-CPI],
2nd KLA [Sherthalai-CPI], 3rd KLA [Aroor-CPI (M)],
4th KLA [Aroor-CPI (M)], 6th KLA [Aroor-CPI (M)],
7th KLA [Aroor-CPI (M)], 8th KLA [Aroor-CPI (M)],
9th KLA [Aroor-CPI (M)], 10th KLA [Aroor-JSS],
11th KLA [Aroor-JSS].
Minister for Revenue from 05-04-1957 to 31-07-1959 and from 06-03-1967 to
01-11-1969; Minister for Agriculture & Social Welfare from 25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981,
Minister for Industries and Social Welfare from 02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991, Minister for
Agriculture & Coir 17-05-2001 to 29-08-2004 and since 31-08-2004; Chairman,
Committee on Government Assurances (1960-1961), Public Accounts Committee
(1986-87); Parliamentary Party Leader, J.S.S; Was Member CPI (M) State Secretariat;
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President Kerala Karshaka Sangam (1960-84), Kerala Mahila Sangham (1967-76);


Secretary, Kerala Mahila Sangam (1976-87); Was jailed on a number of occasions for
political activities; Expelled from CPI (M) in 01-01-1994; In 1994 formed Janathipathya
Samrakshana Samiti (JSS); Presently, General Secretary J.S.S.; Longest serving
member.
Address: Kalathilparambil, Chathanad, Avalookkunnu P.O., Alappuzha.
S. GOVINDA KURUP SSLC; Son of Shri Sankara Pillai; born
in July 1927; Wife: Jagadamma; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Mavelikkara-CPI (M)],


7th KLA [Mavelikkara-CPI (M)],
8th KLA [Mavelikkara- CPI (M)].

Entered politics in 1945 through Cochin Rajya Praja Mandalam; Joined CPI in 1952;
Member, Alleppey District Secretariat and State Council; Chairman, Committee of
Privileges (1987-89); President, Peringala Panchayat.
Editor : "Kerala Bhoomi " (1965-67).
Expired on 07-08-2002; Obituary made on 14-02-2003.

M. P. GOVINDAN NAIR, Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


Parameswaran Pillai and Smt. Kunjukutty Amma; born in April
1928; Wife : V. Sarada Devi; 1 Daughter.

Member, 2nd KLA [Kottayam-Congress].

Minister for Publlic Health from 09-10-1962 to 10-09-1964; President, Vijayapuram


Panchayat, Kerala Bar Federation and Urban Banks Federation; Member, Congress
Executive Committee, Disciplinary Action Committee of KPCC; Chairman, KFC and
Meet Products of India Ltd.; Director Board Member and Executive Council Member,
NSS; Associated with Bharat Sevak Samaj.
Address : 'Sudharma', Erayilkadavu, Kottayam-1.

C. GOVINDA PANICKER Born in 1928;


Wife: K. P. Parukutty Pisharassiar; 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Sreekrishnapuram-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Sreekrishnapuram-CPI (M)].

Member, Palghat District Committee, CPI (M), Vellinazhi Panchayat; Secretary, Palghat
District Karshaka Sanghom; Participated in Freedom Movement; Joined INC in 1949 and
later CPI in 1952; Active in organising agricultural workers.
Expired on 09-05-2004; Obituary made on 28-07-2004.
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P. GOVINDA PILLAI Graduate, BA(Hons.); Author and


Journalist Son of Shri Parameswaran and Smt. Parukutty
Amma; born on 26 March 1926; Wife : Prof. M. J.
Rajamma; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, Travancore Legislative Assembly (1952-53),


1st KLA [Perumbavoor-CPI], 3rd KLA [Perumbavoor-
CPI (M)].

Chairman, Library Advisory Committee (1957-59), Kerala State Film Development


Corporation, Press Academy; Member, Kerala and Calicut University Syndicates; Joined
Quit India Movement and went underground till 1946; Executive Committee Member,
AISF; Imprisoned in 1946 and 1949-50; Was a Congress Worker before joining CPI in
1945; Chief Editor "Deshabhimani" Daily.
Publications : 'Kerala Navodhanam and Marxist Soundarya Sastram’ and many other
volumes.
Address : Mulakkal House, 9, Subhash Nagar, Trivandrum–8.

R. GOVINDAN BA BL; Advocate; Son of Shri Raman


and Smt. Chakki; born in 1928; Wife: Podichi;
2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 1st KLA [Kunnathoor-Reserved-CPI].

Member, Khadi Board, Travancore Devaswam Board, District Administration Council,


Kollam; President, Grama Panchayath; Served as Teacher for two years; Joined CPI in
1949; Organised agricultural and cashew workers.
Address : Plachipoika, Thazham South, Chathannur P.O., Kollam.

M. V. GOVINDAN MASTER SSLC, Diploma in Physical


Education; Son of Shri Kunhambu and Smt. Madhavi Amma; born
on 23 April 1953; Wife: P. K. Shyamala; 2 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Thaliparamba-CPI (M)],


11th KLA [Thaliparamba-CPI (M)].

State Vice President of KSYF; Central Committee Member DYFI; State President, DYFI;
State Secretary, DYFI; Secretary, CPI (M) Kannur District Committee.
Address: Shyama, Morazha P.O., Kannur Dist.
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M. N. GOVINDAN NAIR Graduate; Born on 10 December 1910;


Wife: Devaki; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952-54),


3rd KLA [Punalur-CPI], 4th KLA [Chadayamangalam-CPI].

Minister for Agriculture and Electricity from 06-03-1967 to 21-10-1969, Minister for
Transport & Electricity from 25-09-1971 to 25-03-1977; Member, Lok Sabha (1977-79),
Rajya Sabha (1962-67); Leader CPI Legislature Party; Secretary, CPI Kerala Unit,
Travancore Unit of CPI, CPI Central Secretariat, National Executive, CPI; Was
imprisoned several times during pre-independence period and had to go underground
likewise; Organised Anti-Jap activities in Travancore in 1940.
Spent A Year in Gandhiji's Ashram At Wardha and was active in Harijan uplift work.
Expired on 27-11-1984; Obituary made on 07-03-1985.

C. P. GOVINDAN NAMBIAR Passed Roman Urdu and English


Examinations and Education Instructor Course; Son of
Shri Kelappan Nambiar; born on 22 June 1922;
Wife: P. V. Yesoda Amma; 5 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Thaliparamba-INC], 5th KLA [Irrikkur-INC)].

Chief Whip, Congress Legislature Party; Vice President, Land Mortgage Bank,
Cannanore; Member, Executive Committee of DCC and KPCC; Was an educational
instructor in the Indian Army, previously.
Expired on 21-07-1983; Obituary made on 28-07-1983.

P. GOVINDAN NAMBIAR Born on 15 December 1915.

Member, 1st KLA [Perinthalmanna-CPI].

President, Perinthalmanna Panchayat; Entered politics in 1932, joined later CPI in 1942;
Organised Anti-Jap groups in 1942; Agitated for introduction of rationing and against
unlawful rent collection; Underwent imprisonment several times.
Obituary made on 01-10-1969.
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KOLADY GOVINDAN KUTTY MENON Graduate, BL;


Advocate & Writer; Son of Shri Kolady Narayanan and Smt.
Kochukutty; born in 1928; Wife: Pathu; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 1st KLA [Andathode-CPI].

Member, Kerala Sahithya Academy; Executive Committee, Kerala Kala Mandalam, CPI,
State Council; Participated in Quit India Movement; Contributed articles to several
periodicals.
Expired on 13-08-2003; Obituary made on 14-08-2003.

M. HAKIMJI SAHIB Born in October 1928;


3 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kazhakuttam-ML].

Chairman, Petitions Committee (1967-68) & (1968-69); First President of the


Trivandrum District Committee, Muslim League; Vice President, Muslim League; Later
joined Janata Dal; Vice President, Trivandrum District Janata Dal.
Expired on 18-03-1991; Obituary made on 20-03-1991.

M. K. A. HAMEED Engineering, M.S. Degree in Mechanical


Engineering from Missouri University USA; born in October
1930; 3 Sons.

Member, 3rd KLA [Alwaye-Independent].

Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (1970-71), Joined the CPI (M) Group in the
Assembly; First Vice Chairman, Planning Board; Principal, T. K. M. Engineering
College, Kollam; Senate Member, Kerala University, Kerala State Board of Technical
Education; Former Project Engineer, FACT; Member, Sports Council.
Expired on 25-11-1998; Obituary made on 26-02-1999.
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HAMIDALI SHEMNAD Graduate, BL; Advocate; born


in July 1929.

Member, 2nd KLA [Nadapuram-ML].

Member, Rajya Sabha (1970-79), Public Service Commission, Kerala University Senate,
Home Guard Advisory Committee; President, Kasaragod Muslim League Committee,
Muslim League Kannur District Committee; Chairman, Rural Development Board,
Municipal Council, Kasaragod.
Address : Advocate, 'Sea View', Thayalangadi, Kasaragod.

T. K. HAMSA Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of


Shri T. K. Mohammed; born on 14 July 1937;
Wife : Mymoona; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Nilamboor-Independent],


8th KLA [Beypore-CPI(M)],
9th KLA [Beypore-CPI(M)],
10th KLA [Beypore-CPI(M)].

Minister for Works, Wakf, Haj and Inland Navigation from 02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991;
Member, Lok Sabha since 2004; Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1991-93),
Committee of Privileges (1996-98), & (1998-01); Government Chief Whip (1996-01);
General Secretary, District Youth Congress, Kozhikode; President, DCC, Malappuram;
Joined INC in 1957 and served in Youth Congress and INTUC; Joined CPI (M) in 1984;
District Committee Member, CPI (M).
Address : Advocate, Manjeri, Malappuram District.

K. M. HAMSA KUNJU SSLC; Son of Shri K. B. Mohammed; born


on 14 May 1941; Wife : Nabeesa; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Mattancherry-ML].

Deputy Speaker from 30-6-1982 to 7-10-1986; Chairman, Committee of


Privileges (1986); Councillor, Cochin Corporation; Mayor, Cochin Corporation; Member,
KTDC, GCDA, IUML Working Committee; District Secretary, IUML.
Address : Kattassery House, SRM Road, Ernakulam, Cochin–16.
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A. P. HAMZA SSLC; Son of Shri Mammed Kutty; born on 10 April


1932; Wife : Zainaba; 3 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Mannarkkad-ML].

President, Karakurssi Panchayat, Thachampara Panchayat; Secretary, Palaghat District


Muslim league; Member, RTA Palghat.
Address : Adaickal Peedikackal House, Thachampara. P.O., Palakkad. Pin. 678593.

C. K. HARICHANDRAN NAIR Graduate, BL; Advocate; Born


in June 1926; 5 Children.

Member, 2nd KLA [Pathanamthitta-PSP].

Enrolled as an advocate in 1959 and set up practice in Pathanamthitta; Director Board


Member, Nair Service Society.
Expired on 24-05-1962 while serving as a Member; Obituary made on 03-10-1962.

C. HARIDAS BA; Son of Shri K.G. Haridas Menon; born on 15


July 1940; Wife : K. Vasanthi; 3 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Nilamboor-Congress] Resigned the membership


on 25 February 1980 after serving only for one month as member.

Member, Rajya Sabha (1980-86).


Address : Swapna, Ponnani P.O., Malappuram District.
85

K. HASSAN GANI Graduate, BL; Advocate; Born on 17


June 1915; 9 Children.

Member, 1st KLA [Malappuram-ML],


2nd KLA [Malappuram-ML].

Chairman, Estimates Committee (1960-62); Deputy Leader, Muslim League Legislature


Party; Leader, Muslim League Legislature Party from June 1961 to November
1961; Secretary, Muslim League Legislature Party; Municipal Councillor, Kottayam and
Fort Cochin; Participated in Quit India Movement; Joined the Muslim League in 1951.
Expired on 15-06-1983; Obituary made on 16-07-1983.
M. M. HASSAN Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri M.
Malik Mohammed and Smt. A. Fathima Beevi; born on 14
May 1947; Wife: A. K. Rahia; 1 Daughter.
Member, 6th KLA [Kazhakkootam-INC(U)],
7th KLA [Kazhakkootam-INC(I)],
8th KLA [Trivandrum – West-INC],
9th KLA [Trivandrum – West-INC],
11th KLA [Kayamkulam-INC].
Minister for Information & Parliamentary Affairs from 17-05-2001 to 29-08-2004;
Chairman, Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions (1986-87), Committee
on Public Undertakings (1991-96); Secretary, Congress Parliamentary Party (1987-91);
Chief whip, Opposition parties (1987-91); Chairman, Kerala University Union; Member,
Kerala University Senate, Kerala State Education Advisory Board, Kerala Sahithya
Academy; President, DCC Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala State Co-operative Housing
Federation since 1981; General Secretary, Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress, KPCC (I).
Editor “Kalasala” (1972-74).
Address: 'Harsham', Easvaravilasom Road, Cotton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram.
Pin. 695 014.
M. K. HEMACHANDRAN Graduate, BL; Son of Shri
P. K. Panicker and Smt. Santhamma; born on 06 January
1925.

Member, 5th KLA [Aranmula-INC].

Minister for Finance from 11-04-1977 to 25-04-1977 and from 27-04-1977 to


27-10-1978; Chairman, Kerala Public Service Commission, KFC; Member, Khadi &
Village Industries Board, State Prohibition Board; General Secretary, KPCC, Kollam
District Congress Committee; President, DCC; Treasurer, KPCC; Served in the Indian
Military for five years during Second World War.
Expired on 28-01-1998; Obituary made on 23-04-1998.
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K. J. HERSCHEL SSLC; Intermediate Course Completed;


Son of Shri K. B. Jacob; born on 03 March 1906.

Member, 4th KLA [Mattancherry-Congress (O)],


5th KLA [Mattancherry-Janatha)].

Deputy Leader, Janatha Legislature Party (1977); Chairman, Fort Cochin Municipal
Council for 25 years; Member, Cochin Corporation, Cochin Port Trust for 10 years;
Director, YMCA, Cochin; Joined INC in 1928; Participated in Quit India Movement an
was sentenced for eighteen months.
Expired on 31-08-1998; Obituary made on 26-02-1999.

M.V. HYDROS HAJI SSLC; Born on 18 November


1928; Wife: K. Beebijan; 5 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Ponnani-CSP].

Member, KPCC; President, Punnayurkulam Panchayat, Punnayurkulam Co-operative


Service Society; Chairman, Chowghat Co-operative Union; President, Malappuram
DCC (O); Joined INC in 1947.
Obituary made on 03-04-1987.

T. A. IBRAHIM Son of Shri Abdulkhader; born in 1923;


Wife: Zainabi; 5 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Kasargod-ML].

Vice President, Kasargod Panchayat; Councillor, Kasargod Municipality; Vice President,


Muslim League, Cannanore District Committee; Member, Muslim League State
Committee; Served in the Indian Navy during 1940-44.
Expired on 10-08-1978; Obituary made on 22-08-1978.
87

IDICULA VAYALA Completed Graduation; Born on 24 September


1907; 4 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, Sree Moolam Assembly (1944-46), Travancore Cochin


Legislative Assembly (1954-56),
1st KLA [Ranni-Congress], 2nd KLA [Ranni-Congress].

Imprisoned several times; took leading role in organising plantation labourers.


Expired on 14-09-1974; Obituary made on 12-03-1975.

E. K. IMBICHIBAVA Son of Shri Abdulla; born on 20 July


1917; Wife: Fathima; 4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Mannarghat-CPI (M)],


9th KLA [Ponnani-CPI (M)].

Minister for Transport from 06-03-1967 to 01-11-1969; Member, Lok Sabha (1957-62)
& (1962-67), Rajya Sabha (1952-54), CPI (M) State Committee; District Secretary, CPI
Palakkad, CPI (M) Malappuram; District President, CITU, Malappuram; Member, All
India Working Committee CITU; Joined nationalist movement and worked in Congress
party before joining CPI in 1940.
Expired on 11-04-1995 while serving as a Member; Obituary made on 24-04-1995.

ISHAQUE KURIKKAL SSLC; Son of Shri M. P.


Moideenkutty Kurikkal; born on 18 June 1950; Wife: K. V.
Ayshakutty; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Manjeri-ML] Elected in bye-election held on


21-5-1984 and took oath on 31-5-1984,
8th KLA [Manjeri-ML], 9th KLA [Manjeri-ML],
10th KLA [Manjeri-ML], 11th KLA [Manjeri-ML].

Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances (1998– 01), House Committee since


2001; First Municipal Chairman, Manjeri Municipality; Member, Cochin University
Syndicate; President, All India Rovers Foot Ball Tournament; Chairman, Kerala Haj
Committee; Member, State Muslim League High Power Committee.
Participated in World Malayali Conference held at Germany in 1990; Individual
Champion of Sports meet held for Members of VIII KLA; Delegate to Common Wealth
Parliamentary Seminar at London in 1985.
Address: Pettayil House, Manjeri, Pin - 676 121.
88

K. E. ISMAIL SSLC; Son of Shri K. C. Ebrahim; born on 10


August 1941; Wife : M. K. Sabi; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Pattambi-CPI],


9th KLA [Pattambi-CPI], 10th KLA [Pattambi-CPI].

Minister for Revenue from 20-05-1996 to 13-05-2001; Assistant Secretary, CPI State
Council; General Secretary, Kerala State Karshaka Thozhilali Federation; Member, CPI
National Council; Served in the Indian Army during 1962-64.
Address : Kundukad, Kizhakkenchery P.O., Palakkad Dist.

Dr. A. V. ISSAC MBBS; Medical Practitioner; Son of Shri Varkey;


born on 25 June 1924; Wife : Mary Issac; 4 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Muvattupuzha-Independent].

Started life as a teacher; Worked as Medical practitioner for 25 years before entering
politics in 1982.
Address : Eloor Kozhumattathil House, Kolencherry P.O., Ernakulam.

P. K. ITTOOP Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


Kochuvareed; born on 08 December 1930; Wife: Regina Ittoop;
4 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Chalakkudy-KC(P)],


6th KLA [Chalakkudy-KC(M)].

Chairman, BDC, Chalakudy for 5 Years; District President, Kerala Congress, Trissur,
Chalakkudi Bar Association; Member, Kerala Congress State Committee; Entered active
politics in 1954 through INC.
Expired on 19-03-1998; Obituary made on 23-04-1998.
89

A. L. JACOB SSLC; Son of Shri Ligory Jacob; born on 19 April


1911; Wife: Philomina Jacob; 5 Sons, 3 Daughters.
Member, Kochi Legislative Assembly (1948), Travancore
Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949-51) and (1952-53);
1st KLA [Ernakulam-INC], 2nd KLA [Ernakulam-Congress],
4th KLA [Ernakulam-Congress (I)],
5th KLA [Ernakulam-Congress (I)],
6th KLA [Ernakulam-Congress], 7th KLA [Ernakulam-
Congress].
Minister for Agriculture from 29-10-1978 to 07-10-1979; Minister for Agriculture and
Fisheries from 01-09-1983 to 25-03-1987; Member, Kerala University Senate, Cochin
University Senate, Kerala Sports Council; President, KPCC (I); Became member of INC
in 1932; Participated in Quit India Movement; Founder President, All Kerala Weight
Lifting Association.
Recipient of Papal Honour, “Bena Merendi”
Expired on 20-09-1995; Obituary made on 06-03-1996.

K. T. JACOB SSLC; Born in 1921; 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Udumbanchola-CPI].

Minister for Revenue from 01-11-1969 to 01-08-1970; Chairman, Kerala State Housing
Board; Participated in the National Movement; Took active measures for giving title of
land to landless labourers.
Expired on 14-06-1976; Obituary made on 15-10-1976.

JACOB SCARIAH B.Com, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


K.S. Jacob and Smt. Sosamma; born on 02 September 1939;
Wife : Achukutty; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 4th KLA [Ranni- CPI (M)Independent].

Secretary, Pathanamthitta, Bar Association; Member, Progressive Lawyers Association,


Pathanamthitta; Now Member, KC (M).
Address : Advocate & Notary, Kunnirikkal House, Ranni P.O., Pathanamthitta.
90

T. M. JACOB Graduate, LLB, LLM Course completed; Advocate;


Son of Shri T. S. Mathew and Smt. Annamma Mathew; born on 16
September 1950; Wife: Daisy Jacob; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.
Member, 5th KLA [Piravam-Kerala Congress],
6th KLA[Kothamangalam-KC(J)],
7th KLA [Kothamangalam-KC(J)],
8th KLA [Kothamangalam-KC(M)], 9th KLA [Piravam-KC(M)],
10th KLA [Piravam-KC(Jacob)],
11th KLA [Piravam-KC(Jacob)].
Minister for Education from 24-05-1982 to 25-03-1987, Minister for Irrigation &
Cultural Affairs from 29-06-1991 to 16-03-1995, Minister for Irrigation & Cultural
Affairs from 22-03-1995 to 09-05-1996, Minister for Water Resources from
17-05-2001 to 29-08-2004; Elected Member of the Kerala University Academic Council
from the Faculty of Law; General Secretary, Kerala Congress (1979-82) & (1987-91);
Now in Nationalist Congress (Indira).
Publications: "Ente China Paryadanam" (Malayalam); "My China Diary" (English);
Selected Speeches of T. M. Jacob
Address: Thanikunnel House, Oliyappuram, Koothattukulam, Ernakulam District.

C. G. JANARDHANAN SSLC; born on 30 January 1921;


Wife: Devaki; 2 Sons, 5 Daughters.

Member, 1st KLA [Chalakudy–General],


2nd KLA [Chalakudy-Independent],
7th KLA [Kodakara-SRP].

Vice President, State Film Chamber; General Secretary, KPCC (S) and Member State
Election Committee; Member, All India Film Chamber; President, Kerala Cinema
Exhibitors Association; Undergone imprisonment several times.
Expired on 11-02-1990; Obituary made on 13-02-1990.

OTTASEKHARAMANGALAM JANARDHANAN NAIR


Intermediate; born in September 1914.

Member, 1st KLA [Neyyattinkara-CPI].

Started life as an agriculturist; Participated in the Independence struggle while a student;


Joined Communist Party in 1952; Manager, Ottasekharamangalam High School.
Obituary made on 03-03-1994.
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K. K. JAYACHANDRAN SSLC; Son of Shri Krishnan and


Smt. Janaki; born on 20 December 1951; Wife: Sreedevi;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Udumbanchola-CPI(M)].

State Vice President, CITU; Member, CPI (M) State Committee; Started political career
through KSYF.
Address : Kunnathu House, Kunjithanni P.O., Pin 685 565.

C. N. JAYADEVAN Graduate; Son of Shri Narayanan; born on 24


May 1950; Wife: M. S. Remadevi; 2 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Ollur-CPI].

Member, C.P.I. State Council; Entered politics through Student Movements; District
Secretary, CPI Thrissur District Committee.
Address : Manaloor P.O., Thrissur.

E. P. JAYARAJAN Pre-Degree; Son of Shri Krishnan Nambiar;


born on 28 May 1951; Wife : P. K. Indira; 2 Sons.

Member, 9th KLA [Azhikode-CPI (M)].

President, Kannur Agricultural Development Bank; State Secretary, KSYF; First All
India President, DYFI; District Secretary, CPI (M) Kannur & Thrissur, Kerala Karshaka
Sanghom; Member, CPI (M) State Secretariat and Central Committee.
Address : Aroli P.O., Pappinissery, Kannur.
92

M. V. JAYARAJAN Graduate, LLB; Son of Shri V. K. Kumaran


and Smt. M.V. Devaki; born on 24 May 1960; Wife: K. Leena;
2 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Edakkad-CPI (M)],


11th KLA [Edakkad-CPI (M)].

All India Joint Secretary, DYFI; State Secretary, DYFI; Member, District Committee,
Cannanore, CPI (M) State Committee.
Address : Manaveeyam, Peralassery, Mundalore P.O., Kannur. Pin 670 622.

P. JAYARAJAN SSLC; Son of Shri Kunhiraman and Smt. Devi;


born on 27 November 1952; Wife: Yamuna; 2 Sons.

Member, 11th KLA [Kuthuparamba-CPI (M)]. [The election was


declared void by the Supreme Court in 11-1-2005 (CA No. 8213 of
2001dated, 11-1-2005). Re-elected in bye-election held on 2-6-2005
and took oath on 10-6-2005].

Director, Patyam Gopalan Memorial Research & Study Centre; Manager, Deshabhimani,
Kannur Edition; Secretary, CITU Kannur District Committee; Member, CPI (M) State
Committee.
Address : Patyam Gopalan Smaraka Mandiram, Koothuparamba P.O. Pin 670 642.

M. JINADEVAN SSLC; Son of Shri Madhavan; born on 28


October 1937; Wife: M. K. Padmavathy; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Udumbanchola-CPI (M)].

Member, Board of Directors of Idukki District Co-operative Bank and Kerala State
Co-operative Bank; Secretary, Idukki District Committee, CPI (M) & CITU State
Committee; President, Kerala Plantation Labour Federation.
Expired on 12-06-1994; Obituary made on 27-06-1994.
93

JOHN FERNANDEZ SSLC, PDC Course Completed; Son of


Shri Leon Fernandez and Smt. Mary Fernandez; born on 27 April
1961; Wife: N. P. Jessy; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Nominated].

Executive Member, Kerala State Library Council; Member, DYFI State Committee,
C.P.I. (M) District Committee, Ernakulam; Actively involved in Theatre activities– Script
writing, Play writing and Direction.
Address : ‘Ninavu’, Edakochi, Ernakulam District. Pin 682 006.

E. JOHN JACOB First Class Certificate Holder of I.M.M.T.S.,


DUFFERIN; Son of Shri E. Jacob John; born on 23 August
1913; Wife: Saramma Jacob; 4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Thiruvalla-KC], 4th KLA [Thiruvalla-KC],


5th KLA [Thiruvalla-KC].

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies from 11-04-1977 to 25-04-1977 and from
27-04-1977 to 26-09-1978; Merchant Navy Officer from 1927 to 1940 and
Commissioned officer in the Indian Army from 1942 to 1944; President, Kuttanadu
Karshaka Sangham; Vice Chairman, Kerala Congress (1975); Chairman, Kerala Congress
(1976-77); President, Akhila Kerala Karshaka Federation (1965-70).
Expired on 26-09-1978 while serving as Minister; Obituary made on 19-02-1979.

JOHN KUDUVAKKOTTE Born in 1905.

Member, 1st KLA [Kuzhalmannam-Independent],


2nd KLA [Kuzhalmannam-CPI].

Joined Congress in 1936 and worked in the party till 1950; Member of Kerala Pradesh
Congress Committee and Palghat Taluk Board.
Obituary made on 21-08-1968.
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JOHN MANJOORAN SSLC, Intermediate; born on 06


April 1915.

Member, 3rd KLA [Madayi-KSP], Elected in bye-


election held on 21-5-1970 and took oath on 30-5-1970.
4th KLA [Mannarghat-KSP].

President, Malanadu Karshaka Union, General Secretary, KSP; Joined Karshaka


Thozhilali Movement in 1933; Formed KSP in 1947; Imprisoned many times during pre-
independence period.
Expired on 18-03-1984; Obituary made on 26-03-1984.

T. S. JOHN Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri Mathai; born


on 21 October 1939; Wife : Aleykutty; 1 Son.
Member, 4th KLA [Kalloopara-KC],
5th KLA [Kallooppara-KC],
7th KLA [Kallooppara-KC (J)],
10th KLA [Kallooppara-KC]. (The election of Shri Joseph M
Puthussery to 11th KLA from Kallooppara Constituency where
Shri T. S. John was the opponent was held void by the High Court
on 8-8-2005. Appeal on this case is pending.)
Speaker from 17-02-1976 to 25-03-1977, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies from
19-10-1978 to 27-10-1978 and from 29-10-1978 to 07-10-1979; Chairman, Committee on
Estimates (1977-78), Member, Kaviyoor Panchayat; Vice- Chairman, Kerala Congress.
Publications : Indian Education Times (Monthly).
Address : Thekkemuriyil, Kallooppara, Kerala.

JOHNY NELLOOR Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


Varkey and Smt. Alikutty; born on 13 June 1950;
Wife: Chinnamma Johny; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Muvattupuzha-KC (M)],


10th KLA [Muvattupuzha-KC (J)],
11th KLA [Muvattupuzha-KC (J)].

Secretary, Moovattupuzha Bar Association; Ernakulam District Secretary of Kerala


Congress; General Secretary, Kerala Congress (Jacob); Chairman of Kerala Congress
(Jacob) since 1998; Deputy Leader, Democratic Indira Congress (K) Parliamentary Party.
Address : Nelloor House, Muvattupuzha.
95

A. C. JOSE Graduate, LLB, M.L Course Completed; Advocate


and Journalist; Son of Shri A.C. Chacko; born on 09 May
1937; Wife : Prof. Leelamma Jose; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Parur-INC (U)], 7th KLA [Parur-INC] Elected


in bye-election held on 22-5-1984 and took oath on 31-5-1984.

Speaker from 3-02-1982 to 23-06-1982; Chairman, Committee of Privileges (1986-87),


Committee on Estimates (1984-86) and (1986-87); Member, Lok Sabha (1996-97),
(1998-99) and (1999-04); Mayor, Cochin Corporation; President, KSU, Kerala Sports
Council; Vice President, KPCC; Founder General Secretary, KSU, Youth
Congress; Treasurer, INTUC; Member, Indian Delegation to the U.N. General Assembly
in 1996, 1998 and 2003.
Managing Editor : ‘Veekshanam’ daily, Chief Editor : Veekshanam weekly.
Address : Ambat, Jos Junction, Ernakulam, Kochi. Pin 682 016.

JOSE BABY Son of Shri T. K. Baby; born on 24 February 1959;


Wife : Laly; 2 Daughters.

Member, 10th KLA [Mannarkkad-CPI].

District Secretary, AIYF; State President, AIYF; National Secretary, AIYF; Member, CPI
State Council and National Council.
Address : Thekecharuvil, Perimbadari P.O., Mannarkkad, Palakkad.

JOSE KUTTIYANY Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri Joseph; born on 06 November 1938;
Wife : Thressiamma Jose; 4 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Idukki-Congress],


7th KLA [Idukki-Congress].

Chairman, Committee on Petitions (1982-84), Kerala Marketing Federation; President,


District Co-operative Bank Idukki; Elected Director and Chairman of the National
Co-operative Housing Federation of India, New Delhi; General Secretary, Students
Congress (1962-64); President, Idukki District Congress Committee; Vice chairman,
NAFED, New Delhi; Director NCDC, New Delhi, IFFCO, New Delhi.
Address : Advocate, Thodupuzha.
96

JOSE THANICKAL B.A. Course Completed; Son of


Shri T. O. John and Smt. Mariam; born on 08 March 1946;
Wife : Mariamma Jose; 2 Sons.

Member, 6th KLA [Irringalakuda-Congress].

President, District Co-operative Bank, Trissur; Secretary and President D.C.C., Trissur;
Vice President, Youth Congress State Committee; District President, K.S.U; Chairman,
Centre for Co-operative Development; Founder Chairman, Trissur Co-operative Spinning
Mills.
Address : Green View, Kandassankadavu P.O., Trissur.

JOSEPH CHAZHIKATT Graduate, Pleadership Examination


Passed, Graduate; born in March 1892.

Member, Sree Moolam Assembly (1944-47), Travancore Cochin


Legislative Assembly (1954-56), 1st KLA [Puliyannur-PSP],
2nd KLA [Puliyannur-PSP],3rd KLA [Kaduthuruthy-KC].

Parliamentary Party Secretary of PSP in first KLA; Member, Kerala University Senate;
General Secretary, Vice President and President of All Kerala Catholic Congress;
Managing Editor, Kerala Dasan; Reputed for his wit and sense of humour.
Publications : The Syrian Colonisation of Malabar, Thekkumbhaga
Samudayacharitram, Caesarinte Bharya
Expired on 29-10-1983; Obituary made on 12-12-1983.

Dr. K. C. JOSEPH Graduate, MBBS; Son of Shri K. J. Chacko


and Smt. Mariamma; born on 16 July 1949; Wife: Annieamma
Joseph; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.
Member, 5th KLA [Perambra-Kerala Congress],
7th KLA [Kuttanad-Kerala Congress (J)],
8th KLA [Kuttanad-Kerala Congress],
9th KLA [Kuttanad-Kerala Congress],
10th KLA [Kuttanad-Kerala Congress],
11th KLA [Kuttanad-Kerala Congress].
Chairman, Committee on Papers Laid on the Table (2001-04); Government Chief Whip
(1982-87); Deputy Leader, Kerala Congress Legislature Party; Leader, Kerala Congress
Legislature Party; Syndicate Member, Cochin University; General Secretary, Kerala
Congress (1979 –91).
Address : Kaithapparampil Ramankari P.O., Pin 689 595.
97

K. C. JOSEPH Post Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


K. M. Chacko and Smt. Thresiamma Chacko; born on 06 June
1946; Wife: Sarah Joseph; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Irrikkur-Congress (A)],


8th KLA [Irrikkur-INC], 9th KLA [Irrikkur-INC],
10th KLA [Irrikkur-INC], 11th KLA [Irrikkur-INC].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions (1991-93); Member,


Kerala University Syndicate, Executive Committee of Kerala Agricultural University,
AICC; General Secretary, Bala Jana Sakhyam; President, Kerala Students Union,
Kottayam District; General Secretary, State Youth Congress Committee, KSU, NSU (I)
National Council; President, State Youth Congress Committee (1981-83); Secretary,
Kerala University Union, Congress Legislature Party.
Editor, "Socialist Youth" Weekly.
Address: Karuvelithara, Kalathippady, Vadavathoor P.O., Kottayam, Pin - 686 010.
JOSEPH M PUTHUSSERY Graduate, LLB, DSS Course
Completed; Son of Shri T. A. Mammen and Smt. Mariamma;
born on 28 April 1959; Wife: Lylee; 2 Sons,1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Kallooppara-KC (B)],


11th KLA [Kallooppara-KC (M)]. (Election to 11th KLA was
held void by the High Court on 8-8-2005. Appeal pending)

Chief Whip, Kerala Congress (M); Member, UDF State Co-ordination Committee,
KSRTC Director Board, Electricity Board Consultative Committee; MG University
Senate, Malankara Orthodox Church Managing Committee, M.O.S. Colleges’ Governing
body; Vice President, All Kerala Balajana Sakhyam; General Secretary and Official
Spokesman, Kerala Congress (M); Secretary and President, KSC, Alappuzha District
Committee; President and General Secretary, KSC State Committee; General Secretary,
Kerala Youth Front, KTUC State Committee.
Address: Thekkennattil Puthen Veettil, Puthussery P.O., (via) Thiruvalla, Pin. 689 602.

M. K. JOSEPH SSLC, T.T.C; Teacher; Son of Shri Kurian;


born on 06 March 1929; Wife : Annamma; 5 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Vazhoor-KC (M)].

Member, Chirakkadavu Panchayat; President, Kerala Congress Kottayam District


Committee; Member, Kerala Congress State Executive Committee; Entered politics as an
INC member in 1948; Joined Kerala Congress in 1964.
Address : Moonnupeedikayil, Ponkunnam P.O., Kottayam.
98

JOSEPH MUNDASSERY Post Graduate; Professor, author and


critic; Son of Shri Kunjuvareed and Smt. Elachar; born on 17 July
1903; Wife: Kathreena; 3 Sons, 4 Daughters.

Member, Cochin Legislative Assembly (1948-49), Travancore


Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949-52) & (1954-56),
1st KLA [Manalur-CPI], 4th KLA [Trichur-Independent].
Resigned the Membership on 22 September 1971.

Minister for Education & Co-operation from 05-04-1957 to 31-07-1959; First Vice
Chancellor, Cochin University; Member, World Peace Council, Kendra Sahithya
Academy, Kerala Sahithya Academy, Kerala Planning Board.
Recipient of titles 'Sahithyakusala' and 'Sahithya Nipuna' from His Highness the
Maharaja of Cochin.
Editor : 'Navajeevan' and 'Prajamithram' dailies.
Publications : 'Professor', 'Konthayil ninnu Kurisilekku', 'China-forward',
'Vayanasalayil', 'Manushya kathanugayikal' and autobiography 'Kozhinja Ilakal'.
Expired on 25-10-1977; Obituary made on 09-02-1978.
Prof. N. M. JOSEPH Post Graduate; Son of Shri Joseph Mathew
and Smt. Annamma Mathew; born on 18 October 1943;
Wife: Elizabeth Joseph; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Poonjar-Janatha Party].

Minister for Forests from 14-04-1987 to 17-06-1991; Member, Kerala University Senate
(1980-84); President, Palai Marketing Society; General Secretary, A.K.P.C.T.A.;
President, Janatha Party Kottayam District Committee; Senior Vice President, Janata Dal,
Kerala State Committee.
Address : Neendukunnel House, Arunapuram P.O., Pala. Pin. 686 574.

P. C. JOSEPH Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri Chacko


and Smt. Mariama; born on 19 September 1949; Wife : Pouly;
2 Sons.

Member, 5th KLA [Muvattupuzha-KC].

Chairman, Kerala Agro Industries Corporation; Member, Kerala University Senate,


General Council of Kerala Agricultural University; President KYF; General Secretary,
Kerala Congress; Vice Chairman Kerala Congress; General Secretary and President,
K.S.C.
Address : Ponnattu House, Vazhithala.P.O., (Via) Thodupuzha.
99

P. J. JOSEPH Post Graduate; Son of Shri P.O. Joseph; born


on 10 June 1942; Wife : Dr. Santha Joseph; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 4th KLA [Thodupuzha-KC],


5th KLA [Thodupuzha-KC],
6th KLA [Thodupuzha-KC (J)], 7th KLA [Thodupuzha-KC (J)],
8th KLA [Thodupuzha-KC], 10th KLA [Thodupuzha-KC].

Minister for Home Affairs from 16-01-1978 to 15-09-1978, Minister for Revenue and
Education from 28-12-1981 to 17-03-1982, Minister for Revenue and Housing from 24-
05-1982 to 25-03-1987, Minister for Education and Works from 20-05-1996 to 13-05-
2001; Member, Kerala University Syndicate; Chairman, Kerala Congress, Gandhiji Study
Centre; President, Federation of Indian Floriculturists a good singer as well.
Address : Palathinal, Purapuzha, Thodupuzha.

P. M. JOSEPH Graduate; BL; Advocate; born on 27


November 1909.

Member, 1st KLA [Meenachil-Congress]

Municipal Councilor, Kottayam; Director, Village Co-operative Bank, Akalakkunnam;


Member, Provincial Congress Committee, Kottayam District Congress Committee;
Arrested and convicted during Freedom struggle.
Obituary made on 26-09-1985.

V. J. JOSEPH Post Graduate; Professor; Son of Shri Joseph and


Smt. Brigit; born on 26 September 1944; Wife : Claramma Joseph;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Poonjar-KC].

General Secretary, Private College Teachers Federation; President, Kerala Youth Front,
Kerala Karshaka Union; General Secretary, Kerala Congress; Director, K.S.R.T.C.,
Plantation Corporation of Kerala, Balasahithya Institute, A.D.B. Palai, Chairman,
Co-operative Tea Factory, Teekoy.
Publications : Thakarunna Karshika Keralam, Text book for Pre-Degree civics.
Address : Vallikkattu Kuzhiyil House, Aruvithura P.O., Kottayam.
100

V. V. JOSEPH (KUNDARA) T.T.C; Teacher; Son of


Shri Vasthyan; born on 31 May 1922; Wife: Celine
Joseph.

Member, 6th KLA [Kundara-CPI (M)].

General Secretary and President, K.G.P.T.A; President, Kerala State Matsya Thozhilai
Federation; Member, CITU Quilon District Committee; Associated with Library
Movement and Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishat; Teacher for 35 years.
Expired on 14-08-1995; Obituary made on 31-08-1995.

V. V. JOSEPH (MUVATTUPUZHA) Graduate; Son of


Shri Varkey; born in 1936; Wife: Leelamma Joseph;
4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Muvattupuzha-KC (J)],


7th KLA [Muvattupuzha-KC (J)]

President, Elanji Panchayat, Mutholapuram Service Co-operative Bank, Monippally


Rubber Marketing Society; Member, Kerala Congress State Committee and State
Executive, Ernakulam District Transport Authority.
Expired on 02-07-1999; Obituary made on 20-07-1999.

JOY ABRAHAM Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


M. C. Ittyavirah; born on 07 March 1951; Wife : Valsamma Joy;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Poonjar-KC (M)].

General Secretary, Kerala Catholic Youth Movement, Kerala Youth Front; Secretary,
Kerala Congress (M) Kottayam District Committee; Member, Co-operative Union, Board
of Directors, Kerala State Co-operative Rubber Marketing Federations, KSC State
Executive, KC (M) State Executive and Central Secretariat.
Address : Mazhuvannoor House, Melanpara P.O., Bharananganam.
101

P. J. JOY Graduate; Son of Shri Joseph and Smt. Mariyam;


born on 03 December 1949; Wife: Santha; 2 Sons.

Member, 9th KLA [Angamali-INC],


10th KLA [Angamali-INC], 11th KLA [Angamali-INC].

Chairman Library- Advisory Committee since 2001; President, Mookkannur


Panchayat, Mookkannur Service Co-operative Bank; Director, Plantation Corporation of
Kerala & Rural Development Board; General Secretary, District Congress Committee,
Ernakulam.
Address: Puthussery House, M.C. Road, Angamaly, Ernakulam, Pin 683 572.

V. C. KABEER MASTER TTC; Teacher; Son of Shri Cheku


Haji and Smt. Sulekha Umma; born on 10 May 1943;
Wife: A. A. Beepathu; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.
Member, 6th KLA [Ottappalam-INC (U)],
7th KLA [Ottappalam-Congress (S)],
9th KLA [Ottappalam-Congress (R)],
10th KLA [Ottappalam-Congress(S)],
11th KLA [Ottappalam-NCP]. Resigned the membership on
11-8-2005.
Minister for Health and Sports from19-01-2000 to 13-05-2001; Parliamentary Party
Leader, Congress (Socialist) Party; President, District Youth Congress (1970-78);
Secretary, Palakkad DCC (1977-80); President, DCC (S) (1982-92); General Secretary,
KPCC (S) (1992-00).
Address: Nizam Cottage, Gandhi Nagar, Vadakkencherry, Palakkad, Pin. 678 683
K. N. A. KHADER Graduate, LLB; Advocate and Notary
Public; Son of Shri Alavi Musaliyar and Smt. Ayisha Elachola;
born on 01 January 1950; Wife: Sabira Poovancheri;
4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Kondotty-ML].

Chairman, SERIFED Board; District President, Kerala Grandha Sala Sangham; Vice
President and Standing Committee Chairman, Malappuram District Council; Malappuram
District Secretary of CPI for 8 years; Member, CPI State Committee for 17 years; State
President and General Secretary of AISF, Kerala State Committee; National Executive
Member, AISF; Joined Muslim League in 1987; President, STU State
Committee; Malappuram District Secretary, Muslim League; Member, State Secretariat
Muslim League, Wakf Board, Kerala State Haj Committee, SRC governing body.
Published 'October' Monthly.
Address: Kannanavil House, Ottathara, Kodur P.O., Malappuram, Pin 676 504.
102

VARKALA KAHAR BA Course completed; Son of Shri Abdulla


Musaliyar and Smt. Sherifa Beevi; born on 12 December
1950; Wife: Baby Sahida; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Varkala-INC].

Chairman, Head Load workers Welfare Board; State General Secretary and Vice
President INTUC; Secretary, DCC, INC and KPCC; Member, KPCC Executive.
Address : Hridya, Puthuppally Lane, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.

KALLALAN VAIDYAR Born in 1895; Reputed Visha Vaidyan


and active worker of Kissan Movement in Noth Malabar.

Member, 1st KLA [Nileshwar -CPI].

Member, Madikkai Panchayat; Served in South Canara District Board; Active worker of
the Communist Party and the Karshaka Sanghom.
Expired in 1971.

A. M. KALYANAKRISHNAN NAIR Graduate, BL; Advocate;


born on 07 March 1926.

Member, 1st KLA [Changanacherry-CPI].

Secretary, Nagara Sevak Samithi, Changanessery; President, Kottayam District Karshaka


Thozhilali Council; Was a Teacher and Headmaster; Organised relief work famine
affected areas of Ambalapuzha and Shertalai during 1952-53.
Address : Advocate, Changanassery.
103

M. KAMALAM Intermediate; Daughter of Shri Keloth


Krishnan and Smt. Keloth Janaki; born on 14 August 1926;
Husband : M. Samikutty; 4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Kalpetta-Janatha],


7th KLA [Kalpetta-Janatha (G)].

Minister for Co-operation 24-05-1982 to 25-03-1987; Chairperson, Kerala Women's


Commission, Janatha Party Calicut District Committee, Akhila Bharathiya Seva Dal State
Committee, Gandhi Vinjan Vedi, Kerala State; Vice President & General Secretary,
K.P.C.C; Member, National Executive, Akhila Bharathiya Sevadal, Calicut University
Senate, Kerala Women’s Commission, Calicut Municipal Council.
Address: Jayathi, Calicut–11.

A. KANARAN Son of Shri Kannan and Smt. Matha; born in


1935; Wife: V. K. Nalini; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Meppayur-CPI (M)],


9th KLA [Meppayur-CPI (M)],
10th KLA [Meppayur-CPI (M)].

Secretary Kerala State Karshaka Thozhilai Union; State Committee Member and State
Secretariat Member, C.P.I. (M); State President and National Vice President, Agricultural
Workers Union; Patron, Adivasi kshema Samithi; Joined Communist Party in 1949; Was
imprisoned many times.
Expired on 19-12-2004; Obituary made on 10-2-2005.

C. H. KANARAN Son of Smt. Narayani; Born in 1909 at Punmol,


Tellicherry; Wife : Parvathy, 2 Sons, 2 Daughters: Started career as
a Teacher.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1951-56),


1st KLA [Nadapuram-CPI].

Joined Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930; Was a member of Congress Socialist


Party; Organised Communist Party in Tamil Nadu; Imprisoned during 1949-50 and
several times; Went undergone when the Communist Party was banend.
Expired on 10-10-1972; Obituary made on 23-10-1972.
104

K. T. KANARAN Son of Shri Kannan and Smt. Manikkam; born


on 06 June 1932; Wife : V. Janu; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Nadapuram-CPI],


7th KLA [Nadapuram-CPI].

President, Karshaka Thozhilali Federation, Kozhikode District Committee; Joined CPI in


1950.
Received First Prize for the Remarkable Performance in Edassery's Play ‘Koottukrishi'
Address : Tharamel House, Mokeri.P.O., Kakkayil (via), Kozhikode.

C. KANNAN Son of Shri Raman and Smt. Mathu Amma; born


in October 1915.

Member, 1st KLA [Cannanore -1-CPI],


3rd KLA [Edakkad-CPI (M)].

State President, C.I.T.U; Member, CPI (M) State Committee, State Minimum Wage
Advisory Board; Joined CPI in 1939.
Chairman, Editorial Board, ‘CITU Sandesham’.
Address : Chaliloth House, Thana P.O., Kannur-12.

M. K. KANNAN SSLC; Son of Shri Krishnan; born on 29


December 1948; Wife : Remani; 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Trichur-CPI (M)].

Councillor, Trichur Municipality; Joint Secretary, CITU Trichur; Member, CPI (M)
Thrichur District Committee.
Address : Sitharam Mill Line, Punkunnam P.O., Trichur–2.
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N. KANNAN SSLC; Son of Shri N. Chathan and Smt. P. Kali; born


on 12 October 1955; Wife : Ajitha Ikkaden; 2 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Wandoor –(SC)-CPI (M)].

District Councillor, Malappuram; Member, Trikkalangode Panchayat, District Panchayat,


Malappuram, CPI (M) District Committee.
Address : Kairali, Thiruvali. P.O., Malappuram Dist.

ELAMARAM KAREEM Pre-Degree; Son of Shri Ismalutty and


Smt. Amina; born on 01 July 1953; Wife : Rahamath; 2 Daughters.

Member, 10th KLA [Calicut–II- CPI (M)]

Secretary, C.I.T.U State Committee, All India Road Transport Workers Federation;
Member, CPI (M) Kozhikode District Committee; Actively associated with the agitation
for the re-opening of Mavoor Gwalior Rayons.
Address : Elamaram House, Kovoor, Medical College P.O., Kozhikode District.

K. G. R. KARTHA Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of


Shri Govindan; born on 27 July 1929; Wife: Subhadramma;
1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Thripunithura-NDP].

Minister for Health from 24-05-1982 to 29-08-1983; Chairman, Library Advisory


Committee (1984-86) & (1986-87); Member, NSS Director Board; Entered politics
through INC; Later joined NDP.
Expired on 06-10-1997; Obituary made on 22-12-1997.
106

G. KARTHIKEYAN Graduate; born in December 1925.

Member, 1st KLA [Krishnapuram-CPI].

President, Kulasekharapuram Panchayat; Secretary, Kollam District Committee and


Member, CPI State Council; Actively participated in the Students Congress Movement;
Associated with Communist party since 1948; Participated in the Transport strike in
1954.
Expired on 02-12-2001; Obituary made on 07-12-2001.

G. KARTHIKEYAN Graduate, LLB Course completed; Son of


Shri Gopala Pillai and Smt. Vanajakshi Amma; born on 20
January 1949; Wife: Dr. M.T. Sulekha; 2 Sons.

Member, 7th KLA [Trivandrum – North-INC],


9th KLA [Aryanadu-INC], 10th KLA [Aryanadu-INC],
11th KLA [Aryanadu-INC].

Minister for Electricity from 20-04-1995 to 09-05-1996, Minister for Food, Civil
Supplies, Culture and Devaswom from 26-05-2001 to 29-08-2004; Chairman, Petitions
Committee (1991–93), House Committee (1993-95); Deputy Leader, Congress
Legislature Party 10th KLA; Chief Whip for 4 years during 9th KLA; Deputy leader for
one year 9th KLA; Student Member, Kerala University Senate; Secretary, Kerala
University Union; President, KSU; General Secretary and President, Youth
Congress; General Secretary, KPCC; Vice President, KPCC.
Address: Abhayam, Sreerangam Lane, Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram-10.

P. S. KARTHIKEYAN Graduate, BL; Advocate; born


in January 1918.

Member, 1st KLA [Aroor-INC], 2nd KLA [Aroor-INC].

Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1959), Library Advisory Committee


(1960-64); Secretary, S.N. Trust; Director, S.N.D.P. Yogam; Member, Board of Trustees,
SN Trust; Entered politics in 1949.
Chief Editor, Dinamani daily
Expired on 24-01-1983; Obituary made on 03-03-1983.
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K. G. KARUNAKARA MENON Graduate, BL; born on


August 1908; 5 Children.

Member, 2nd KLA [Guruvayoor-INC]

President, Attupuram Panchayat Board, D.C.C., Palghat; Member, KPCC; Chairman,


Bharat Sevak Samaj, Palakkad District; Actively involved in Co-operative movement.
Recipient of Trophies for Sports and histrionic talents.
Expired on 15-03-1993; Obituary made on 23-07-1993.

K. KARUNAKARAN BA; Son of Shri Kochupullan and


Smt. Kochikka; born on 31 January 1930; Wife :
Sulochana; 3 Sons, 2 daughters.

Member, 1st KLA [Thrikadavoor-Reserved-CPI].

President, Perinad Panchyat for a long time;Entered Politics in 1950 and joined the
Communist Party; Active worker of Karshaka Sanghom; Associated with Sasthra
Sahithya Parishat, cultural and Library Movements as well as Co-operative movements.
Expired on 14-5-1999; Obituary made on 20-7-1999.
108

K. KARUNAKARAN Son of Shri K. Ramunny Marar and


Kannoth Kalyani Amma; born on 04 July 1918; Wife :
Kalyanikutty Amma; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.
Member, Kochi Legislative Assembly (1948-49), Travancore
Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949-56) (Three Term),
3rd KLA [Mala-INC], 4th KLA [Mala-INC],
5th KLA [Mala-INC], 6th KLA [Mala-INC (I)],
7th KLA [Mala-INC (I)], 8th KLA [Mala-INC],
9th KLA [Mala-INC]. Resigned the membership on 05 May
1995.
Union Cabinet Minister for Industries (1995-96); Chief Minister from 30 March
1977 to 25 April 1977, from 28 December 1981 to 17 March 1982, from 24 May
1982 to 25 March 1987 and from 24 June 1991 to 16 March 1995; Minister
for Home from 25-09-1971 to 25-03-1977; Opposition Leader (1967-69), (1980-81) and
(1987-91); Member, Lok Sabha (1998-99) and (1999-04), Rajya Sabha (1995-
97), (1997-98) and (2004-05), Indian Delegation to I.LO, Congress Working Committee,
Congress Parliamentary Board; Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1968-69) &
(1969-70), Committee of Privileges (1982-86); Chief Whip, Congress Legislature Party
(1952-53); Leader, Congress Legislature Party (1967-95); President, INTUC Kerala
State; Chairman of the Committee constituted for amending the Constitution of INC;
Elected from Nemom and Mala Constituencies in the Election to VII KLA, resigned
Nemom seat on 1-6-1982. Freedom Fighter; Imprisoned during Freedom Struggle; A
Parliamentarian with long experience of more than five decades.
Address : Murali Mandiram, Poonkunnam, Thrissur - 2.

P. KARUNAKARAN Post Graduate; Son of Shri N.


Kandankaran and Smt. P. Chirutha; born on 20 April 1945; Wife
: Laila; 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Thrikkaripur-CPI (M)],


6th KLA [Thrikkaripur-CPI (M)].

Member, Lok Sabha since 2004, CPI (M) Central Committee, CITU, Cannanore District
Committee; Chairman, Kala, An Award Committee; Convenor, Abudabhi Bakhi Award;
Participated in Trade Union struggles and the struggle for distribution of surplus land;
General Manager, Deshabhimani; Printer and Publisher, Deshabhimani.
Address : A.K.G. Quarters, Trivandrum.
109

C. P. KARUNAKARAN PILLAI Son of Shri G. Krishna Pillai;


born in 1923.

Member, 6th KLA [Adoor-CPI (M)].

Secretary, CPI (M) Quilon Disrict; Member, CITU All India Working Committee,
CPI (M) State Committee; President, CITU Quilon District Committee; Joined CPI in
1948; Imprisoned for a total period of 6 1/2 years.
Expired on 28-8-2005.

M. K. KELU Born in 1909.

Member, 1st KLA [Badagara-CPI],


3rd KLA [Meppayur-CPI (M)].

Member, Badagara Panchayat, Kerala Karshaka Sanghom, CPI State Council; Municipal
Chairman, Badagara; Participated in Freedom Struggle; Imprisoned during 1932-34.
Expired on 17-05-1991; Obituary made on 25-07-1991.

M. K. KESAVAN Son of Shri Kunjan; born in 1936;


Wife: Thankamma; 3 Sons.

Member, 5th KLA [Vaikom-(SC)-CPI],


6th KLA [Vaikom-(SC)-CPI],
7th KLA [Vaikom-(SC)-CPI],
10th KLA [Vaikom-(SC)-CPI].

Municipal Councillor, Vaikkom; Member, General Council of the Kerala Agricultural


University, Vice President, Kerala State Karshaka Thozhilali Federation; Executive
Member, CPI Central Executive; Member, All India Karshaka Thozhilali Union.
Expired on 10-07-1997 while serving as Member; Obituary made on 14-07-1997.

V. KESAVAN SSLC; Son of Shri Velyudhan; born on 17


August 1936; Wife: V. K. Ponnamma; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.
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Member, 7th KLA [Pandalam –(SC)-CPI (M)],


8th KLA [Pandalam–(SC)-CPI (M)],
9th KLA [Pandalam– (SC)-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes


(1987-89); Member, Kerala University Senate and Syndicate, Kerala Agricultural
University General Council, Bharanikavu Panchayat; District Secretary and State Joint
Secretary, KSYF; C.P.I. (M) Alappuzha District Secretary and State Committee Member;
Vice President, K.S.K.T.U. and All India Working Committee Member.
Expired on 04-08-2004; Obituary made on 10-02-2005.

KITTAPPA NARAYANA SWAMY Son of Shri Narayana Swamy


and Smt. Paily Mariyam; born in 1938; Wife : Parvathi;
2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Devicolam–(SC)-INC].

Planter; Associated with trade union activities especially among plantation workers.
Address : Pallivasal Estate P.O., Munnar, Kerala.

K. KOCHUKUTTAN B.A. Course completed; born on 28 June


1910.

Member, Kochi Legislative Assembly (1945-48) and (1948-49),


Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949-52) , (1952-53) and
(1954-56); 1st KLA [Vadakkancherry - General-Congress],
2nd KLA [Vadakkancherry –Congress].

Deputy Speaker, Cochin Legislative Assembly; Deputy Speaker, Travancore Cochin


Legislative Assembly, Minister for Local Self Government in Travancore-Cochin
Legislative Assembly during (1952-53) and (1955-56).
Expired on 22-02-1987; Obituary made on 03-04-1987.
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A. A. KOCHUNNY Graduate, B.T.; Teacher; Son of Shri


Abdul Khader and Smt. Fathima; born on 26 January 1921;
Wife: A. Nafeesa; 3 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Alwaye-Congress(R)]

Chairman, Committee on Public Undertakings (1974-76); Mayor, Cochin Corporation for


two term; Member, Cochin Port Trust, Cochin Town Planning Truist, All India Mayors
Council; Vice President, Kerala History Association; Life Member, Gandhi Peace
Foundation; Samastha Kerala Sahithya Parisht; Treasurer, KPCC; Deputy Leader,
Congress Legislature Party;
Publications: History of Saracens translated to Malayalam as Sarasa Charitha
Sangraham. The Spirit of Islam translated to Malayalam.
Address : XII/1340, Arakkal, Panayappilly, Cochin. Pin 682 002.

O. KORAN SSLC; Teacher; born in August 1919; 3 Sons,


3 Daughters.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1952-56),


2nd KLA [Nileshwar - Reserved-SSP],
3rd KLA [Kuzhalmannam– (SC)-SSP].

Minister for Irrigation and Agriculture from 01-11-1969 to 01-08-1970; Chairman, House
Committee (1967-68) & (1968-69); Vice-President and State Executive Member of
Malabar Kisan Panchayat; President, Malabar Harijan Samaj, Kerala State Harijan Samaj,
Karshaka Janata; Joint Secretary, PSP and later SSP.; Member, Janata Party State
Committee, Cochin Shipyard Director Board.
Obituary made on 06-07-1981.
P. K. KORU Post Graduate, LT; Teacher; Born on 15 January
1890.

Member, 1st KLA [Guruvayoor-Independent].

School Assistant in Madras Government Service during 1923 to 1945; Deputed by


Government of India to Work at Durban, South Africa.
Publications : Nakshatra Deepika , Malayalam Technical Dictionary and Jhotisha
Balabodhini.
Obituary made on 16-01-1968.
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K. P. KOSALARAMADAS Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of


Shri K. P. Das; born in September 1928; 1 Son, 1 daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Attingal-CPI (M)]. Resigned membership on 26


November 1968.

Member, Trivandurm City Corporation Council; Mayor, Trivandrum Corporation;


Secretary, CPI (M) Trivandurm District Committee.
Address : T.C. XI/1340, Nanthancode, Trivandrum-3.

V. KRISHNA DAS SSLC; Intermediate Course Completed; Son of


Shri K. Achutha Menon and Smt. V. Janaki Amma; born in 1931;
Wife : V. Rajalekshmy; 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Malampuzha-CPI(M)], (Elected in bye-election


held on 30-9-1969 and took oath on 1-10-1969.)
4th KLA [Malampuzha-CPI(M)].

Secretary, C.I.T.U Palghat District Committee; Member, CPI (M) Palakkad District
Committee; Became a member of CPI in 1951.
Address : 13/130, Chittoor Road, Palghat –13.

V. R. KRIHSNA IYER Graduate, BL; Son of Shri V. V. Rama


Iyer; born on May 1915; Wife : Sarada.
Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1952-56),
1st KLA [Tellicherry-Independent],
2nd KLA [Tellicherry-Independent]. (Contested the Elections in
1960 but lost and later declared elected to the II KLA on 7th
September 1961 by the Election tribunal and took oath on
13-11-1961).
Minister for Law and Irrigation from 05-04-1957 to 31-07-1959; Judge of the High Court
& Supreme Court; Member, Law Commission; Contested the Presidential Election in
1982; Eminent jurist; humanitarian and social reformer.
Publications: 'Random Reflections ' 'Nehru and Krishna Menon ' "Law versus Justice " ,
"Judicial Justice " and “Justice at Cross Roads”.
Address : Former Judge of Supreme Court, Satgamaya, M.G. Road, Ernakulam.
113

K. KRISHNA PILLAI Graduate, B.T; Teacher; born on 07


June 1924; Wife: P. Rajamma; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 2nd KLA [Punalur-CPI], 4th KLA [Punalur-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members Bills & Resolutions (1970-72); President,


Punalur Panchayat; Served in the Royal Indian Navy from 1943 and was discharged in
1946 for participating in the Naval strike; Entered politics through INC and later joined
CPI in 1951; Member, CPI State Council.
Expired on 05-07-1986; Obituary made on 30-07-1986.

N. S. KRISHNA PILLAI Graduate, BL; Advocate; born


in 1899.

Member, 2nd KLA [Haripad-Congress].

Member, Municipal Council, Neyyattinkara; Municipal Commissioner, Nagercoil,


Trivandrum and Devikolam; Secretary, Food Production Board and Additional Secretary
to Government; President, Trivandrum D.C.C, State Congress.
Expired on 18-05-1991.

C. T. KRISHNAN Son of Shri Theyyalan and Smt. Thatha; born


on 20 June 1941; Wife : V. Rugmini; 1 Son, 4 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Alathur-CPI (M)],


7th KLA [Alathur-CPI (M)],
8th KLA [Kollengode-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Library Advisory Committee (1989-91); Vice-President, Kizhakkencherry


Panchayat; Member, CPI (M) State Committee; Secretary, KSKTU State Committee;
Council Member, All India Agricultural Workers Union; President, Kerala Plantation
Workers Union.
Address : Cherukunnam House, Elavampadam, Palakkad District. Pin 678711.
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K. KRISHNAN SSLC; born in 1916; Teacher.

Member, 1st KLA [Mannarghat-CPI],


2nd KLA [Mannarghat-CPI].

Active worker of the Congress and the Congress Socialist Party during 1936-40; Later
joined Communist Party and organised party units in Cochin, Kurumbanad and
Walluvanad; Went underground for three years in 1948.
Obituary made on 27-02-1976.

KRISHNAN KANIYAMPARAMBIL Son of Shri Kittu; born


in 1948; Wife: P.R. Lathika; 2 Sons.

Member, 8th KLA [Nattika-CPI],


9th KLA [Nattika-CPI], 10th KLA [Nattika-CPI].

Minister for Agriculture from 09-06-1997 to 13-05-2001; Chairman, Committee on


Government Assurance (1991-96), Committee on Estimates (1996-97); Secretary, CPI
District Committee, Trissur; State President, All India Federation of Fishermen; State
Committee Member, CPI; District President, Bharathiya Kisan Mazdoor Union.
Expired on 12-2-2005; Obituary made on 11-3-2005.

M. KRISHNAN SSLC, Shorthand, Typewriting and Book


Keeping; born on 01 January 1914; Wife : T. Narayani;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 2nd KLA [Badagara-SSP],


3rd KLA [Badagara-PSP], 4th KLA [Badagara-SP].

Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances (1964); Member, Badagara Panchayat;


President, Badagara Co-operative Rural Bank; Participated in the Freedom Struggle;
Joined INC in 1936; Member, KPCC and Its Executive Committee; Later joined Socialist
party.
Expired on 25-06-1990; Obituary made on 26-06-1990.
115

M. K. KRISHNAN Graduate; Son of Shri M. K. Kannan; born


on 15 January 1924; Wife: Rugmini; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kunnathunadu-CPI (M)],


5th KLA [Coyalmannam–(SC)-CPI (M)],
6th KLA [Njarakkal–(SC)-CPI (M)].

Minister for Forest & Harijan Welfare from 06-03-1967 to 01-11-1969, Minister
for Harijan Welfare from 25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981; Chairman, Public Accounts
Committee (1977-79), Member, Lok Sabha (1971-77), CPI (M) State Committee;
General Secretary, Cochin Pulaya Maha Sabha.
Expired on 14-11-1995; Obituary made on 06-03-1996.

KOLIYAKODE N. KRISHNAN NAIR Graduate, LLB;


Advocate; Son of Shri P. Neelakanta Pillai and
Smt. P. Lakshmykutty Amma; born on 27 March 1938;
Wife : B. Thulasi; 2 Sons.
Member, 6th KLA [Vamanapuram-CPI (M)],
7th KLA [Vamanapuram-CPI (M)],
8th KLA [Vamanapuram-CPI (M)],
9th KLA [Vamanapuram-CPI (M)].
Chairman, Committee on Private Members Bills & Resolutions (1980-81) & (1987-89),
House Committee (1981-82), Member, Kerala University Senate, Kerala University
Syndicate; President, Kerala Agricultural and Rural Development Bank; State Secretary,
Kerala Students Federation (K.S.F); District Secretary, Karshka Sanghom; Joint
Secretary, Kerala State Karshaka Sanghom; Represented Kerala University Team in
Volley Ball.
Address : Law Academy Quarters, Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram.

E. P. KRISHNAN NAMBIAR Teacher; Born on 26 October


1920; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Irrikur-CPI (M)].

Member, Malabar District Board (1956); President , Mullakkodi Co-operative Rural


Bank; Member, CPI (M) Cannanore District Committee and District Karshaka Sanghom;
Vice Chairman, Irikkur Block Advisory Committee; Imprisoned about three years and
had to go underground.
Expired on 27-01-1987.
116

P. P. KRISHNAN Born in April 1920; Wife:


N. S. Karthiayani; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Ottappalam-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Ottappalam-CPI (M)].

President, Shoranur and Chairman, Shornur Municipality; President, C.I.T.U. Palghat


District; Secretary, Palakkad District Committee and Member, CPI (M) State Committee;
Detained three times between 1949 and 1966; Worked in Indian Railways before entering
politics in 1948; Active trade union leader.
Expired on 24-08-2000; Obituary made on 21-12-2000.

P. R. KRISHNAN SSLC; Teacher; born in May 1916.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-


56),
2nd KLA [Kunnamkulam-Congress].

Member, Ollur Panchayat, State Co-operative Advisory council; General Secretary,


Cochin State Praja Mandal; Secretary, Cochin D.C.C.; Secretary, Trichur D.C.C, Cochin
Kisan Congress; Founder member, Kochin Khadi Trust and Kerala Khadi and Village
Industries Association; Was dismissed from service as teacher for participating in Quit
India Movement;
Obituary made on 23-03-1993.

R. KRISHNAN (ALATHUR) Born on 08 May


1914; Wife: M.K. Parvathy; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1952-56),


1st KLA [Alathur-CPI (M)], 2nd KLA [Alleppey-CPI],
3rd KLA [Alathur-CPI (M)], 4th KLA [Alathur-CPI (M)].

Working Committee Member, Kerala Karshaka Sanghom; President, Palaghat District


Karhsaka Sangham; Member, Palakkad District Committee and State Secretariat
CPI (M); Imprisoned for two years and four months between 1938 and 1965.
Expired on 28-01-1995; Obituary made on 30-03-1995.
117

R. KRISHNAN (PALAKKAD) SSLC; Journalist; born in May


1930; Wife: K. T. Janaki; 1 Son.

Member, 3rd KLA [Palghat-CPI (M)], 4th KLA [Palghat-CPI (M)].

Member, Palghat Municipality, District Committee CPI (M); Actively participated in the
Agricultural Labour Movements.
Expired on 16-03-1993; Obituary made on 23-07-1993.

T. KRISHNAN Born in September 1913.

Member, 1st KLA [Thrikadavoor-General-Congress],


2nd KLA [Thrikadavoor- Reserved-Congress].

Secretary and President, Pulayar Sabha; Member, State Advisory Committee for Harijan
Welfare and Evaluation Committee of the State Legislature; Actively involved in Hrijan
upliftment; Actively participated in freedom movement.
Expired on 26-05-1996; Obituary made on 29-07-1996.
T. K. KRISHNAN Graduate, BL; Advocate; born
on 27 December 1922; Wife: T. N. Sumathi; 2 Sons,
3 Daughters.
Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly
(1952-53) & (1954-56),
1st KLA [Kunnamkulam-CPI],
3rd KLA [Nattika-CPI (M)),
4th KLA [Kunnamkulam-CPI (M )].
Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1973-74), Estimates Committee (1967-68),
Assurance Committee (1976-77), Library Advisory Committee (1975-76); Chief Whip,
The United Front (1967-69); President, Indian Coffee Board Workers Co-operative
Soceity; Vice President, Indo Soviet Cultural Society, All Kerala Karshaka Sanghom.
Sub Editor : PTI
Obituary made on 10-12-1980.
118

K. KRISHNANKUTTY SSLC; Son of Shri. N. Kunjukutty;


born on 13 August 1944; Wife : K. Vilasini; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Chittur-Janatha],


7th KLA [Chittur-Janatha],
9th KLA [Chittur-Janatha Dal].

President, Perumatty Service Co-operative Bank; Director, Palghat District Co-operative


Bank and State Co-operative Bank; State Treasurer, National Labour Organisation;
District President, Janatha Party; General Secretary, Janata Dal; Entered politics through
INC and served as KPCC member in 1969; Later joined Janata party at its inception.
Address : Ezhithanikalam, Velayody P.O., Chittoor, Palghat.

K. K. KUMARA PILLAI Graduate; Son of Shri K. K. Kunchu


Pillai; born on 05 October 1927; Wife: K. Devakikutty Amma;
1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952-53),


3rd KLA [Kuttanad-RSP],
5th KLA [Ambalapuzha-RSP].

Member, KSP since its formation and of RSP; State Committee Member and General
Secretary, R.S.P.; Participated in Quit India Movement and Goa Liberation Movement.
Expired on 05-01-2000; Obituary made on 29-03-2000.

M. KUMARAN Graduate; Son of Shri Chandan and Smt. Vellachy;


born on 15 May 1966; Wife: Omana; 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Hosdurg -(SC) – CPI].

Member, AIYF District Executive Committee and State Committee; District Vice
President, AIYF, Kasaragod.
Address: Mavuvalappil House, Elerithattu.P.O, Nileswar (via), Kasaragod, Pin 671314.
119

E. V. KUMARAN Born in 1930; Wife : Sumathy;


2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Nadapuram-CPI (M)]

President, Edacherry Panchayat, Badagara, Taluk Service Bank and Marketing Society;
Secretary, CPI (M) Kozhikode District Committee; President, Kozhikode District Co-
operative Bank; District President and State Committee Member, Karshaka Sanghom;
Imprisoned during 1948-51.
Expired on 03-06-2004; Obituary made on 28-07-2004.

K. T. KUMARAN Son of Shri Virunthan and Smt. Pithay; born


on 1 July 1927; Wife : Devu; 1 Son, 5 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Hosdurg –(SC)-CPI],


6th KLA [Hosdurg–(SC)-CPI],
7th KLA [Hosdurg–(SC)-CPI].

Member, Puzhathi Panchayat, Agricultural University Council; Vice President, Kannur


District Karshaka Thozhilali Union and Malsia Thozhilali Union; Imprisoned for
participating in the ‘Food Agitation’ in the sixties.
Address : Palliprom, Mundayad P.O., Kannur. Pin 670597.

M. KUMARAN Born on 15 July 1920; Wife:


T. K. Narayani; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 1st KLA [Perambra-CPI],


4th KLA [Nadapuram-CPI]

Chairman, Private Members Bills and Resolutions Committee (1976-77); Member,


Badagara Panchayat (1952-62), Malabar District Board (1954-58), Badagara Municipal
Council (1962-68), Kerala University Senate (1962-68); Secretary, CPI, Kozhikode
District Council; Member, CPI Executive Committee and State Council; Started political
life as INC member in 1936; Joined Congress Socialist Party and later joined CPI in
1940; Went underground for over 6 years during 1940-50.
Editor : Pratheeksha Magazine.
Expired on 30-03-1995; Obituary made on 07-08-1995.
120

N. K. KUMARAN SSLC; Accountancy, Banking Typewriting and


Shorthand; Journalist; born on 17 November 1904; Wife:
C. P. Chandramathi Amma; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Cannanore-Congress (O)].

Member, Madras University Senate, District Planning Committee; Chairman, Cannanore


Municipal Council, Kerala Municipal Chairman’s Chamber.
Publications : Harijan Girl
Expired on 30-03-1983; Obituary made on 16-07-1983.

P. KUMARAN SSLC; born on 20 September 1906.

Member, 1st KLA [Kozhikode-II-Congress],


2nd KLA [Kozhikode-II-Congress].

Member, Calicut Municipal Council, KPCC and KPCC Executive, State Co-operative
Advisory Council; Imprisoned for taking part in Civil Disobedience Movement and
Freedom Struggle; Vice - President, Calicut Co-operative House Construction and
Mortgage Bank; Director, Kerala State Co-operative Marketing Federation.
Obituary made on 12-11-1970.

P. KUMARAN Son of Shri P. Krishnan; born on 26 October


1934; Wife : Parvathi; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Mannarkkad-CPI].

President, Karimpuzha Panchayat, Kulikiliyad Service Co-operative Bank, Associated


with Grandha Sala Sanghom; Donated three acres of land for the Hellen Keller Centenary
Memorial Model School for the blind.
Address : Parakkottil House, Kottappuram P.O., (via) Sreekrishnapuram, Palgaht.
121

P. K. KUMARAN Graduate; Son of Shri Kunjilan and


Smt. Kutty; born on 26 August 1943; Wife : G. Kamalamma;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Pandalam–(SC)-CPI (M)]

President, Pandalam Panchayat; Vice President, Pathanamthitta District Council;


Member, Kerala University Senate, District Secretariat CPI (M) Pathanamthitta, All India
Agriculture Worker's Union General Council; District President & State Committee
Member, Kerala State Karshaka Thozhilali Union.
Address : Kochukizhakkethil, Mudiyoorkonam P.O., Pandalam, Pathanamthitta.

S. KUMARAN Son of Shri. Kittachan, Born in February 25, 1923;


Wife : Santhambika Devi; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 2nd KLA [Mararikulam-CPI)].

Worked as a coir factory worker; Participated in State Congress activities; Member,


Rajya Sabha during two terms (1970-82), Central Executive of CPI, Communist Party
since 1938, State Committee of Communist Party since 1946, State Secretariat, National
Council and Central Committee, Communist Party; Arrested and imprisoned during
freedom struggle; Participated in Punnapra Vayalar Struggle; Co-operator; State
Secretary, CPI (1966); Managing Director, Janayugam.
Expired on 24-12-1991; Obituary made on 30-03-1992.

K. T. KUNHAHAMMED Graduate; Son of Shri Kunhimayan;


born on 10 July 1940; Wife : Nafeesa; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 10th KLA [Peravoor-IC (S)].

Secretary, Kannur District Youth Congress; Secretary & Vice President Kannur
D.C.C; President, Kannur District Congress (S); Actively associated with educational
field.
Address : Panoor Valappil House, Panoor P.O., Kannur.
122

K. KUNHALI SSLC; born in July 1925; 1 sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Nilambur-CPI (M)].

President, Kalikavu Panchayat; Secretary, Malabar District Ex-Service Men's


Association; Member, CPI (M) State Committee; Served in the IAF; Participated in
Kisan and Trade Union struggles since 1946; imprisoned for 5 years.
Expired on 28-07-1969 while serving as Member; Obituary made on 04-08-1969.

C. P. KUNHALIKUTTY KEYI SSLC; Son of


Shri Koyakkutty Naha; born in 1921;
Wife: A. P. M. Ummatha; 4 Sons, 8 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Thirurangadi-ML].

President, Parappanangadi Panchayat for 16 years; Secretary, Malappuram District


Muslim League; Director, KSRTC Director Board; Joint Secretary, Muslim League State
Committee (1946); Executive Member, Muslim Educational Association.
Expired on 03-12-2004; Obituary made on 10-02-2005.

P. K. KUNHALIKUTTY Graduate, Diploma in Business


Management; Son of Shri Mohammed Haji and
Smt. K. P. Pathummakutty; born on 01 June 1951;
Wife: K. M. Kulsu; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Malappuram-ML],


8th KLA [Malappuram-ML], 9th KLA [Kuttippuram-ML],
10th KLA [Kuttippuram-ML], 11th KLA [Kuttippuram-ML].

Minister for Industries & Social Welfare from 24-06-1991 to 16-03-1995, Minister for
Industries & Municipalties from 22-03-1995 to 09-05-1996, Minister for Industries &
Social Welfare from 17-05-2001 to 29-08-2004, Minister for Industries, IT & Social
Welfare from 31-08-2004 to 04-01-2005; Muslim League Legislature Party Leader from
1991 onwards; Chairman, Malappuram Municipality; General Secretary, Kerala State
Muslim League; Director, Chandrika Daily, Mohammed Koya International Foundation.
Address: Pandikadavath House, Karathode, Oorakam Melmuri P.O., Malappuram
District.
123

A.V. KUNHAMBU Born in 1907; Wife: K. Devayani;


4 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Payyanur-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Payyanur-CPI (M)].

Member, Rajya Sabha (1957-58), Organising Secretary and President Akhila Bharatha
Youvajana Sanghom, Secretary, CPI, Travancore State Committee, CPI Malabar
Committee, CPI (M) Cannanore District Committee; Working Committee Member and
Treasurer, All India Kissan Sabha; Member, CPI State Secretariat, National Council and
CPI (M) State Committee; Entered politics through INC in 1930; Took actsive part in
freedom struggle and imprisoned 3 times for 8 years; Joined CPI in 1939.
Expired on 08-06-1980; Obituary made on 01-07-1980.

K. KUNHAMBU ESLC; Teacher's Training Certificate Son of


Shri K. Urootty; born on 01 June 1924; Wife: V. Madhavi;
4 Sons, 2 Daughters.
Member, 1st KLA [Ponnani-Reserved-Congress],
2nd KLA [Trithala-Congress],
9th KLA [Njarakkal– SC-Congress].
Minister for Harijan Uplift and Registration from 22-02-1960 to 26-09-1962, Minister
for Harijan Welfare from 26-09-1962 to 10-09-1964; Member, Lok Sabha (1977-79),
(1980-84) and (1984-89), AICC, Guruvayur Devaswom Board; Chairman, Committee on
the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (1991), SC and ST Development
Corporation; President, Kannur DCC; Vice President and acting President, KPCC;
General Secretary, Depressed Class League, Malabar Branch; Working Committee
Member, Bharatheeya Depressed Class League.
Expired on 14-12-1991 while serving as a Member; Obituary made on 04-03-1992.
124

KANDALOTTU KUNHAMBU Son of Shri Pokken; born


on 08 December 1916; Wife: P. Yesodha.

Member, 5th KLA [Nadapuram-CPI].

Minister for Forest from 11-04-1977 to 25-04-1977, from 27-04-1977 to 27-10-1978 and
from 29-10-1978 to 18-11-1978; Chairman, Petitions Committee (1979-81); District
Secretary and State Secretary, Karshaka Sanghom; Vice President, Kerala Karshaka
Thozhilali Union; Entered politics through INC; Actively participated in textile workers
strike in 1935; Undergone imprisonment for over five years; spent two years
underground.
Expired on 16-01-2004; Obituary made on 05-02-2004.

V. V. KUNHAMBU Graduate; Journalist; born on 15 June


1907; Wife : V. V. Janaki; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Nileswar-CPI (M)],


4th KLA []Nileswar-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Library Advisory Committee (1971-72), Member, Malabar District Board,


All India Kisan Sabha; President, Cheruvathur Panchayat; Entered politics through INC
in 1928; Member, Congress Socialist Party State Committee in 1937, 1938; Joined CPI in
1938.
Expired on 02-07-1972 while serving as a Member; Obituary made on 22-09-1972.

E. T. KUNHAN Born in October 1917; 5 Sons, 7 Daughters.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1952-56),


1st KLA [Ponnani - Reserved-CPI],
3rd KLA [Thrithala–(S.C)-CPI (M)].

President, Harijan Sangh; Joined Communist party through Harijan uplift work.;
Participated in Guruvayur Sathyagraha; Freedom fighter.
Expired on 03-12-1985; Obituary made on 31-03-1986.
125

P. KUNHAN ESLC; born in 1928; ; Wife: P. Madhavi;


2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Chelakkara–(S.C)-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Kuzhalmannam–(S.C)-CPI (M)].

Member, Lok Sabha (1957-62) & (1962-67), CPI (M) Palghat District Committee;
President, Palghat Harijan Sanham; Joint Secretary, CITU Palghat District; Served in the
Indian Army from 1944 to 1948; Joined CPI in 1949.
Expired on 21-10-2000; Obituary made on 21-12-2000.

P. T. KUNHI MOHAMMED Graduate; Film maker and


media activist; Son of Shri M. K. Saidalikutty born in 1948;
Wife : Ayishabi; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Guruvayoor-Independent] (Elected in bye-


election held on 29-5-1994 and took oath on 6-6-1994),
10th KLA [Guruvayoor-Independent].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolution (1996-01); After


Graduation affiliated to an international French company abroad as a senior executive
and served the company for 10 years; Produced the film Aswathama in 1978 and as an
actor he made a maiden appearance in the film Uppu. Further made two more films
Purushartham and Swaroopam both of which bagged laurels at State and National
Levels. Directed the films Magrib and Garshome which also bagged prestigious awards.
Member of Kerala Chalachithra Academy and Kerala Film Development Corporation
Director Board. One among the founder Directors of Kairali T.V. and is presenting a
programme called Pravasalokam.
Address : Kochalliyil House, Chakkamkandam P.O., (via) Chavakkad, Thrissur District.

A. KUNHIKKANNAN Born on 11 April 1918;


Wife : E. K. Kalyani Amma; 3 Sons.

Member, 4th KLA [Irrikur-CPI (M)].

President Malappattom Panchayat; Entered politics through INC in 1939; Joined CPI in
1939; Went underground from 1946 to 1949; Undergone imprisonment in 1954, 1959
and from 1964-66
Expired On 23-11-1973 while serving as a Member; Obituary made on 01-02-1974.
126

K. P. KUNHIKANNAN Son of Shri Kunhambu Poduval and


Smt. Kunhanga Amma; born on 09 September 1949;
Wife : K. Suseela; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Uduma-INC].

President, Kadannapally Co-operative Bank, District Congress Committee;


Vice President, Payyannur College Managing Committee; Chairman, Kerafed; Director,
Pharmaceutical Corporation; General Secretary, Youth Congress, KPCC; Member, State
Electricity Board.
Address : Priyadarsini, Annur P.O., Payyannoor, Kannur.

M. KUNHIKANNAN NAMBIAR Pre-Degree; MBBS


Course Discontinued; born in December 1916.

Member, 2nd KLA [Kasargod-Congress].

Director, South India Co-operative Insurance Company; Member, KPCC, AICC,


Congress Legislature Party Executive, State and Central Spices and Cashewnut
Committee & Central Areca nut Committee; Treasurer, D.C.C Cannanore; Gave up
Medical studies in 1946; Entered active politics in 1951.
Address: Ex-MLA, Kanhangad.

P. V. KUNHIKKANNAN Son of Shri T. Naraynan Nambiar;


born in October 1921; Wife: Mrinalini; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Malampuzha-CPI (M)],


7th KLA [Kuthuparamba-CPI (M)].

Convenor, L.D.F. Co-ordination Committee; General Secretary, Kerala Karhsaka


Sangom; Joint Secretary, All India Kissan Sabha; Member, CPI State Council, State
Committee and State Secretariat CPI (M); Undergone imprisonment for over 2 years;
Joined Congress Socialist party in 1939; Later joined CPI in 1944;
Expired on 09-04-1999; Obituary made on 12-04-1999.
127

C. KUNHIKRISHNAN NAIR SSLC; born on 23 September


1922; 3 Children.

Member, 1st KLA [Kasargod-Congress],


2nd KLA [Payyannur-Congress].

President, Kannur D.C.C.; Participated in Quit India Movement; Convicted for 6 months;
Member, KPCC, AICC, DDC, District Prohibition Committee, District Law and Order
Implementation Committee.
Expired on 01-12-2004; Obituary made on 10-2-2005.

N. K. KUNHIKRISHNAN NAIR Born on 08 September 1917.

Member, 1st KLA [Waynad-General-Congress].

President, D.C.C Wyanadu; Director, Tellicherry Land Mortgage Bank; Member, KPCC;
Manager, Sarvodaya Aided Elementary School, Eachome, Wayanad; Chairman, Sevadal
Board; Freedom fighter.
Expired on 03-10-2002; Obituary made on 14-02-2003.

PANARATU KUNHIMOHAMMED SSLC; Son of Shri


Kunhabdulla and Smt. Ayshu; born in 1937; Wife: Kunhami;
3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Meppayur-ML].

Vice President, Edacherry Panchayat, Poomani Rural Bank; Member, Muslim League
State Working Committee; President, Muslim League Nadapuram Mandalam.
Address : Panarath, Edacherry North P.O., Vadakara.
128

K. V. KUNHIRAMAN Pre-Degree; Son of Shri K. Appukkan


and Smt. Chirutha; born on 13 February 1961; Wife: B. Kairali;
1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Uduma-CPI (M)].

Member, Uduma Grama Panchayat; Vice President, Uduma Grama Panchayat; Member,
S.F.I., State Committee (1980-87), D.Y.F.I., State Executive Committee, C.P.I.(M)
District Committee.
Address: Bevoori House, Uduma P.O., Padinhar, Kasaragod. Pin 671 319.

P. KUNHIRAMAN KIDAVU Intermediate; born in 1912;


3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1951-56),


3rd KLA [Quilandy-SSP].

Member, Malabar District Board, District Food Council and District Prohibition Council,
SSP State Committee; Associated with Kisan Movement and Co-operative movement..
Expired on 08-08-1984; Obituary made on 30-10-1984.

M. P. KUNHIRAMAN SSLC; born in September 1909; 3 Sons,


5 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Malampuzha-CPI (M)].

Secretary, CPI (M) Palghat District Committee, Palghat District Karshaka Thozhilai
Sanghom.
Expired on 29-01-1969, while serving as a member; Obituary made on 07-02-1969.
129

M. KUNHIRAMAN NAMBIAR SSLC; Son of Shri Kodoth


Kunhambu Nair and Smt. Mavila Manikkam Amma; born on 12
March 1924; Wife: Shantha Kumari; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Uduma-Independent] (Resigned the membership


on 08 December 1984).

President, Panathody Panchayat, District Co-operative Central Bank and Kasargod


Co-operative Marketing and Processing Society, Panathody Service Co-operative Bank,
Karshaka Congress (I) State Committee; Member, A.I.C.C., K.P.C.C.
Address : Olakkara house, Padimaruthu P.O., (Via) Anandashram, Kanhangad, Kasargod
(Dt).

P. M. KUNHIRAMAN NAMBIAR SSLC, Intermediate


Course Completed; born in 1906.

Member, 1st KLA [Quilandy-PSP], 2nd KLA [Quilandy-


PSP].

President, Malabar Kisan Panchayat; Chairman, Co-operative Spinning Mills, Cannore,


State Executive P.S.P. Kerala; Member, KPCC, Socialist Party National Executive;
Secretary, Socialist party; Entered politics in 1929; Arrested and imprisoned for more
than 7 years between 1931 and 1945; Left Congress in 1945 and joined Socialist party.
Expired in November, 1998; Obituary made on 26-02-1999.

PACHENI KUNHIRAMAN Son of Shri Kelan; born in March


1929.

Member, 8th KLA [Thaliparamba-CPI (M)], (Elected in


-bye-election held on 27-11-1989 and took oath on 2-12-1989),
9th KLA [Thaliparamba-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) State Committee, Kerala Karshaka Sanghom; Undergone


imprisonment for about 2 years; Went underground for 6 years; Actively participated in
Aron Mill Strike.
Expired on 24-07-1998; Obituary made on 06-08-1998.
130

C. P. KUNHU SSLC; Son of Shri Kunhalavi Hajee and


Smt. Fathima; born on 30 June 1930; Wife : M. M. Kadeesabi;
4 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Calicut–II-CPI (M)]

Member, Calicut Municipal Corporation Council, CPI (M) District Committee, WAKF
Board, Consultative Committee KSEB.
Address : C.P. House, Francis Road, Idiyangar, Kozhikode – 1.

P. V. KUNHUNNI NAYAR Born in September 1910.

Member, 1st KLA [Ottappalam-CPI],


2nd KLA [Ottappalam-CPI].

Took part in co-operative movement of 1928; Convicted twice for participating in Civil
Disobedience movement of 1931-32; Joined Congress Socialist Party in 1935 and later in
1939 joined the Communist Party; Detained at Vellore Central Jail during Second World
War.
Obituary made on 27-11-1986.

P. T. KUNHUTTY HAJI SSLC; Son of Shri Kunhammed Kutty;


born on 01 July 1921; Wife : Khadeja Umma; 9 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Tirur-ML], 6th KLA [Tirur-IUML].

President, Cheriyamundam Panchayat for three decades; Member, IUML since 1938,
Muslim League State Working Committee.
Expired on 24-10-1999; Obituary made on 29-12-1999.
131

U. P. KUNIKULLAYA Graduate, BL, Advocate; Son of Shri


U. Trivikrama Kunikullaya and Smt. U. Kaveri Amma; born
on 11 January 1926; 4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kasargod-Independent].

Member, Calicut University Senate, Kannur District Development Committee, Kasargod


District Development Committee; Vice President, Kasargod Bar Association (1964-66);
Secretary, Karnataka Prantheekarana Samithy.
Publications : "Ivarelliavru" (Collection of Poems in Kannada).
Expired on 13-8-2005.
P. K. KUNJACHAN Born in October 1925; 2 Children.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


1st KLA [Mavelikkara-Reserved-CPI],
2nd KLA [Pandalam– (SC)-CPI],
3rd KLA [Pandalam-CPI (M)].

Member, Rajya Sabha (1973-79) and 1988, State Secretariat and Central Committee
CPI (M), Harijan Welfare Evaluation Committee, Backward Reservation Committee,
Kerala State Housing Board; General Secretary, All India Karshaka Thozhilali Union;
Participated in the Independence Movement; Served as civilian clerk in the Army; Later
joined CPI; Detained under DIR in 1965.
Expired on 14-06-1991; Obituary made on 25-07-1991.
P. K. KUNJU Intermediate; born in 1906.

Member, Sree Moolam Assembly (1937),


Travancore Legislative Assembly (1948–49),
Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954),
2nd KLA [Krishnapuram-PSP], 3rd KLA [Kayamkulam-SSP].

Minister for Finance from 06-03-1967 to 13-05-1969; Whip, Parliamentary Party of All
Travancore Joint Political Congress in the Travancore Assembly; Minister for Labour,
Medical and Local Bodies in 1954 (TCLA); Joint Secretary, State Muslim
League; President, Travancore-Cochin Muslim League (1952), Travancore Laboaur
Association; Treasurer, Kerala PSP (1957-61); Founder of M.S.M.(Arts and Science)
College, Kayamkulam; Took part in Vaikom Sathyagraha; Imprisoned many times in
connection with Trade union struggles; Resigned from Congress in 1940 and in 1953
joined PSP.
Chief Editor of ‘Rajyabhimani’ and ‘Swaraj' (Weeklies) and Kerala Janatha (Daily).
Expired on 24-06-1979; Obituary made on 05-10-1979.
132

K. G. KUNJUKRISHNA PILLAI Intermediate; Son of Shri


Govinda Kurup and Smt. Gowri Amma; born on 26 September
1927; Wife: V. Thankamma; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Nedumangad-CPI],


4th KLA [Nedumangad-CPI].

President, Vembayam Panchayat; Member, CPI Trivandrum Executive Council.


The House adopted the Private Members Resolution moved by him on 26-3-1971
demanding Voting Rights for people who have completed 18 years of age and another
one on 29-9-1972 requesting that the V.S.S.C at Thumba may not be shifted to Tamil
Nadu.
Address : Jaya Krishna, House No 315, Prasanth Nagar, Ulloor, Medical College P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram.

M. KUNJU KRISHNA PILLAI Graduate; B.Ed; Teacher; Son of


Shri P. Madhavan Pillai and Smt. Bhargavi Amma; born on 15
Chingam 1093 (M.E.) September 1918; Wife: Padmakshy Amma;
1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Vamanapuram-Congress (R)].

Vice President, Trivandrum D.C.C ; Member, KPCC; Headmaster, Muthuvila


S.K.V.U.P.S.; Before entering politics served in the Army for 6 years; Represented
Kerala University Volleyball Team.
Address : Mangalassery, Mithirmala, Mithirmala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram Dist.
Pin. 695 610.

THUNDATHIL KUNJUKRISHNA PILLAI ESLC; Son of


Shri Raman Pillai; born on 07 June 1922;
Wife: P. G. Thankamma; 3 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Kayamkulam-Congress (R)],


5th KLA [Kayamkulam-INC].

Chairman, Kayamkulam Municipal Council, Kerala Coir Corporation, Foam Mattings


India Ltd.; Vice Chairman, Coir Board; Secretary, Quilon District Congress Committee;
President, Alappuzha District Committee, Kerala State Sevadal Board; Vice President,
Kerala State Wrestling Association; Joined Congress in 1940; Resigned from INC in
1948; Again joined INC 1964; Formed Indian Socialist Party; Joint General Secretary,
ISP; Took part in Freedom movement; Undergone imprisonment five times.
Expired on 27-01-1988; Obituary made on 14-03-1988.
133

A. KUNJUKRISHNAN Graduate; BL; Advocate; born


in November 1912.

Member, 1st KLA [Karunagapally-Congress].

Chairman, Assurance Committee (1959–60); Advocate at Kollam Bar; Member,


Travancore Devaswom Board.
Obituary made on 12-03-1975.

M. KUNJUKRISHNAN NADAR Matriculation; Son of


Shri Mallan Nadar; born on 03 April 1911.

Member, 1st KLA [Parassala-Congress],


2nd KLA [Parassala-Independent],
4th KLA [Kovalam-CSP], 5th KLA [Parassala-INC].

President, Kanjiramkulam Panchayat; Kerala Nadar Mahajana Sanghom, Dalshina


Indian Kalari Payattu Marma Association; Chairman, Kerala Handicrafts Development
Corporation;
Publication: Marmashastra Peedika.
Expired on 15-08-1978; Obituary made on 22-08-1978.

KOVOOR KUNJUMON Pre-Degree; Son of Shri


Podiyan and Smt. K. Sarada; born on 25 May 1968.

Member, 11th KLA [Kunnathur–(S.C)– RSP].

Secretary and Whip, RSP Legislature Party; Joint Secretary, AIPSU Kerala State
Committee, RYF State Committee; Member, RSP State Committee, All Kerala Cashew
nut Factory Workers Federatiion (UTUC) State Council; President, RYF State
Committee, Dakshin Kerala Fishermen Union (UTUC); Working President, Kerala State
Film Development Corporation Employees Union (UTUC).
Address : Charuvilayil Veedu, Kovoor, Arinallor P.O, Kollam. Pin 690538.
134

N. KUNJURAMAN BA, BL; Advocate; born in June 1906.

Member, Travancore Legislative Assembly (1948),


Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949–52),
2nd KLA [Attingal-Congress].

Minister for Education, Co-operation, Industry and Labour for 2 1/2 years in Travancore
and Travancore-Cochin States; Chairman, Petitions Committee (1961–64), Trivandrum
District Land Mortgage Bank, Minimum Wages Committee for Coir; Member, All India
Committee for Development of Coir Industry in India; Member and Vice Chairman, All
India Coir Board; Imprisoned six times during participation in freedom struggle.
Obituary made on 10-12-1980.

A. P. KURIAN Inter-mediate; Son of Shri A. K. Poulose;


born on 06 October 1930; Wife : Kunjamma; 3 Sons.

Member, 3rd KLA [Angamali-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Angamali-CPI (M)],
5th KLA [Angamali-CPI (M)],
6th KLA [Angamali-CPI (M)].

Speaker, 6th KLA from 15-02-1980 to 01-02-1982; Subject Committee system was
introduced during his tenure; Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (1972–73), Bamboo
Corporation; Director, Plantation Corporation; Member, CPI (M) Ernakulam District
Committee Secretariat; Detained in 1975 at Viyur Central Jail for 16 months under
MISA.
Expired on 30-08-2001; Obituary made on 12-10-2001.

C. A. KURIAN Up to Intermediate; Son of Shri Abraham; born


in 1933; Wife : Thankamma; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Peermade-CPI],


6th KLA [Peermade-CPI],
10th KLA [Peermade-CPI].

Deputy Speaker from 17-07-1996 to 16-05-2001; Member, CPI State Executive


Committee; State Secretary, AITUC; General Secretary, All India Plantation Workers
Federation; Was a bank employee before entering politics in 1960; Detained for 17
months in Viyur Central Jail during 1965-66 and also imprisoned for 27 months for
different periods.
Address : Chembilayil, Eravinalloor, Puthuppally, Kottayam.
135

K. V. KURIAN Intermediate; Son of Shri Varkey and Smt.


Mariam; born on 19 December 1928; Wife : Thressia Kurian;
3 Sons, 4 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Kanjirapally-KC], 5th KLA [Kanjirapally-


KC].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members Bills and Resolutions (1979-81); President,


Mundakayam Panchayat; Chairman, Kerala Congress; Member, KPCC (1954-64);
Entered politics through INC; Joined Kerala Congress and was President, Kottayam
District Committee (1964-66).
Address : Pottenkulam, Velanilam.P.O., Koottickal, Kottayam. Pin 686 514.

P. R. KURUP SSLC; Teacher; Son of Shri Govindan Nambiar and


Smt. Kunjunjamma; born on 30 September 1915;
Wife : K. P. Leelavathi; 4 Sons, 4 Daughters.
Member, 1st KLA [Kuthuparamba-PSP],
2nd KLA [Kuthuparamba-PSP], 3rd KLA [Peringalam-SSP],
5th KLA [Peringalam-INC], 8th KLA [Peringalam-JP],
10th KLA [Peringalam-JanathaDal].
Minister for Irrigation & Co-operation from 06-03-1967 to 21-10-1969, Minister
for Transport and Forests from 20-05-1996 to 11-01-1999; Chairman, Committee on
Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions (1957–58); House Committee (1987–89); State
General Secretary, Janatha Dal; Actively involved in freedom movement; Sportsman;
Editor, Padayani.
Publications: Ente Nadinte Katha Enteyum, Anjaneya Sandesam.
Expired on 17-01-2001; Obituary made on 16-02-2001.

KUSUMOM JOSEPH Graduate; Daughter of Shri Joseph; born


on 13 April 1926.

Member, 1st KLA [Karikodu-Congress],


2nd KLA [Karikodu-Congress].

Vice President, Mahila Vibhagh of Muvattupuzha District Congress Committee in 1952,


State Women’s Front; Member, DCC Idukki; Whip, Congress Legislature Party, State
Social Welfare Board, Handicrafts Apex Society Board, Child Welfare Society;
Co-operator; Entered politics through INC in 1948.
Expired on 14-12-1991; Obituary made on 30-03-1992.
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G. KUTTAPPAN Intermediate (Up to Madras Matriculation);


born in 1925; Wife: V. Lathangi; 5 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Nemom-PSP].

Councillor (1956-70) and Mayor, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation (1968); Member,


INC till 1946; Later joined PSP; Undergone imprisonment in 1956 in connection with
High Court Agitation.
Expired on 20-03-1975 while serving as a member; Obituary made on 20-03-1975.

Dr. M. A. KUTTAPPAN MBBS, M.S Course Completed; Son


of Shri A. Ayyappan and Smt. Kalyani; born on 12 April 1947;
Wife: Beeby John; 2 Sons.

Member, 6th KLA [Wandoor–(SC)-INC (I)],


8th KLA [Chelakkara–(S.C)-INC],
10th KLA [Njarakkal –(SC)-INC],
11th KLA [Njarakkal –(SC)-INC].

Minister for Welfare of the Backward and Scheduled Communities from


26-05-2001 to 29-08-2004; Whip, Congress Legislature Party (1996-01); Member, Khadi
& Village Industries Commission, Southern Railway Group D Recruitment Board,
Calicut University Senate, K.P.C.C. Executive; Chairman, Congress (I) SC and ST Cell;
Secretary, Bharathiya Depressed Class League; Served as Tutor, Paediatric Surgery in
Medical College, Alappuzha (1973-75); Assistant Surgeon, Kerala Health Services
(1975-80); Medical Officer, Cochin Port Trust Hospital, Ernakulam (1983-87); Later
resigned from Government Service.
Address: Saketh, Nivya Nagar, Perandoor Road, Kochi, Ernakulam. Pin 682 017.

MANIMANGALTHU KUTTIALI Pre-University; Son of Shri


Rarichan Kanditilath Mammy and Smt. Kadeesakutty Umma; born
on 06 August 1937; Wife: Kunhaisha; 2 Sons.

Member, 6th KLA [Quilandy-Congress],


7th KLA [Quilandy-Congress].

General Secretary, Calicut District Congress; Member, K.P.C.C.; State President


Fishermen’s Congress; District Chairman Seva Dal Board, Calicut; Actively involved in
Harijan and Fishermen upliftment.
Address : Mamimangalathu, Pallikkara.P.O., Meladi, Kozhikode. Pin 673522.
137

K. KUTTY AHAMED KUTTY BSc Course Completed; Son


of Shri Saidalikutty Master; born on 15 January 1953; Wife:
Jahanara; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Thanur-ML], 10th KLA [Thirurangadi-ML]


(Elected in bye-election held on 8 June 1992 and took oath on June
18, 1992), 11th KLA [Thirurangadi-ML].

Minister for Local Self Government since 05-09-2004; Chairman, Committee on the
Welfare of Backward Class Communities (2001-04); Vice President, Malappuram
District Council; Executive Council Member, Kerala Agricultural University; President,
Tanur Panchayat Board; Secretary Malappuram District Muslim League Committee,
Kerala Muslim Educational Association, Malappuram District Committee.
Address : Master's House, Tanur. Pin 676302.

Dr. C. M. KUTTY Intermediate; Homeopathic Course; Medical


Practitioner; born in January 1922; 3 Sons.

Member, 2nd KLA [Tanur-ML] (Elected in bye-election held on 29-


4-1962 and took oath on 5-7-1962), 3rd KLA [Kuttippuram-ML].

Member, Kerala State Muslim League Executive Committee, RTA, Kozhikode; General
Secretary and President, MSf, Malabar District (1943-44).
Sub Editor of ‘Chandrika’ Malayalam Daily.
Obituary made on 21-12-2000.

V. KUTTIKRISHNAN NAIR ESLC; born in1922; 5 Sons,


1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kunnamangalam-SSP].

Chairman, House Committee (1969–70); Member,Indian National Congress till 1948;


Later joined ISP and then the SSP, subsequently; Member, SSP Kozhikode District
Committee, Kisan Pachayat State Committee, Kunnamangalam Panchayat.
Expired on 05-05-1998; Obituary made on 26-02-1999.
138

R. LATHA DEVI Post Graduate; Lecturer; Daughter of Shri


C. N. Raghavan Pillai; born on 30 July 1963; Husband : G. R.
Anil; 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Chadayamangalam-CPI].

MA First Rank Holder; Convenor, KISF, Women’s Wing; State Joint Secretary, AIYF;
Vice President and Convenor, Women’s wing of AIYF; Vice Chairman, Research
Scholars Union; Member, Kerala Mahila Sangham, (NFIW) State Committee.
Address : Melathil Veedu, Charipparambu P.O., Kadakkal, Kollam. Pin 691 536.

LEELA DAMODARA MENON Graduate; Daughter of Shri


K. U. Krishnan Nair; born on 04 January 1923; Husband:
K. A. Damodara Menon, Ex-Minster; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 1st KLA [Kunnamangalam-Congress],


2nd KLA [Kunnamangalam-Congress],
8th KLA [Pattambi-INC].

Chairman, Assurance Committee (1957–58); Treasurer, Congress Legislature Party


(1957-59); Member, Rajya Sabha (1974–80), AICC, Madras University Senate, Kerala
University Senate; Leader, Indian Delegation to Human Rights Commission; Vice
Chairman, Human Rights Commission; Convener, AICC; Secretary General, All India
Women’s Conference (1969-73).
Recipient of Kerala Sahithya Academy Award for her autobiography.
Publication: 'Chettante Nizhalil' an autobiography.
Expired on 10-10-1995; Obituary made on 06-03-1996.

LONAPPAN NAMBADAN SSLC, T.T.C; Teacher; Son of Shri


Kuriappan; born on 13 November 1935; Wife : Annie;
1 Son, 2 Daughters.
Member, 5th KLA [Kodakara-KC],
6th KLA [Kodakara-KC (M)],
7th KLA [Irrinjalakuda-Socialist KC],
8th KLA [Irrinjalakuda-Independent],
9th KLA [Irrinjalakuda-Independent],
10th KLA [Irrinjalakuda-Independent].
Minister for Transport from 25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981, Minister for Housing from
02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991; Member, Lok Sabha since 2004; Entered politics through
INC; Joined Kerala Congress at its formation; President, Kerala Congress, Thrissur
District and State Vice Chairman, Kerala Congress; Formed a new party viz. Socialist
Kerala congress in 1982 and disbanded it in 1987.
Address : Nambadan House, Perambra P.O., Kodakara, Thrissur District.
139

LUDY LUIZ Graduate, DSS; Son of Shri Joseph Luiz and


Smt. Leena Luiz; born on 07 June 1955; Wife: Lovey Luiz;
1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Nominated].


(Took oath on 03-06-2002 to 11th KLA)

General Secretary, Ernakulam District Youth Congress Committee (1985-88); Ernakulam


District Secretary, INTUC (since 1997); General Secretary and President, KSU
Ernakulam District Committee.
Address : Cherupunathil House, Vaduthala, Kochi 23, Ernakulam.

S. P. LUIZ Senior Cambridge Under Graduate; born in January


1919; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters

Member, Kochi Legislative Assembly (1945–48),


3rd KLA (Nominated).

Principal, Southern College of Engineering and Technology, Chalakudy; President-in-


chief of the union of Anglo-Indian Association, Kerala; Founded 12 Anglo Indian
Schools and several Industrial Schools; Chairman, Central Board of Anglo Indian
Education, Kerala State.
Obituary made on 19-10-1976.

O. LUKOSE Post Graduate; Teacher; Son of Shri Ouseph;


born on 03 March 1933; Wife: Aeliamma; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Kaduthuruthy-KC],


5th KLA [Kaduthuruthy-KC],
6th KLA [Kaduthuruthy-KC (M)].

Chairman, Petitions Committee (1980-82), Kerala Congress; President, Kerala Co-


operative Rubber Marketing Federation; Member, Kerala University Senate, Kerala
Agricultural University General Council, Kerala Congress State Committee; Executive
Committee and High Power Committee; District President, Kerala Congress, Kottayam;
General Secretary, Kerala Congress.
Expired on 15-03-2004; Obituary made on 28-07-2004.
140

E. J. LUKOSE Graduate, B.T; Headmaster; Son of Shri


E. M. Joseph and Smt. Aley Joseph; born on 25 January 1933;
Wife: Leelamma Lukose; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Ettumanoor-KC (J)].

President, Kerala Congress Kottayam District Committee; Vice-President, Uzhavoor


Panchayat; Member, Executive Committee, Kerala Congress; Vice-Chairman, Kerala
Congress; Member, M.G. University Syndicate, Syllabus Committee for High School.
Address : Ellankiyil, Uzhavoor.P.O., Kottayam District. Pin 686 634.

KALPALLY MADHAVA MENON Born on 15 November


1906; Wife: C. V. Ammalu Kutty Amma; 4 Sons, 4 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Calicut (II)-Congress (O)].

Mayor, Calicut Corporation; Director, Kerala Urban Development Corporation, Calicut


Co-operative Mill Supply Union; Elected to Calicut Municipal Council four times.
Expired on 09-07-1976; Obituary made on 11-10-1976.

K. K. MADHAVAN Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri Kunhan; born on 22 July 1917; Wife K. P. Devi;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Njarakkal–(SC)-IC (S)].

Member, Rajya Sabha (1976-82), Cochin University Senate, KPCC Executive


Committee; State Vice President, Indian National Congress (Socialist); Special
Organising Secretary, KPCC; President, Kerala Depressed Classes League; Life member,
Kerala History Association, Samastha Kerala Sahithya Parishath.
Edited Kahalam, a Weekly Journal and Kerala Pradesh Congress Bulletin. Worked as
Executive Editor of Veekshanam(Weekly), Author of several books in English and
Malayalam.
Expired on 07-06-1999; Obituary made on 20-07-1999.
141

B. MADHAVAN NAIR Intermediate; Son of Shri G. Balakrishna


Pillai and Smt. K. Kamalakshi Amma; born in February 1933;
Wife: P. Valsala Devi; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Trivandrum -I-SSP)].

Secretary, S.S.P. Legislature Party; Joint Secretary, S.S.P. Kerala Committee; President,
Travancore Dewaswam Board; Councilor, Trivandrum Corporation; Deputy Mayor,
Trivandrum Corporation.
Address : Plot No. 19, PTP Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram.

P. MADHAVAN Born in July 1911.

Member, 2nd KLA [Cannanore (II)–Congress].

Member, K.P.C.C. Participated in Salt Satyagraha; Actively participated in Trade union


activities; Founder President, Kerala Labour Congress which was dissolved in 1943 on
the formation of INTUC Kerala Branch.
Editor of 'Mazdoor' a fortnightly publication.
Expired on 05-03-1992.

PANDALAM P. R. BA, BL; born on 06 March 1917; 3 Sons,


3 Daughters.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1953–55),


1st KLA [Kunnathoor-General-CPI], 3rd KLA [Konni-CPI].

Member, All Travancore Congress Committee till 1948, All India Kisan Sabha, Central
Kisan Council, Kerala State Council of CPI; President and Vice President, Kerala
Karshaka Sanghom; Entered politics in 1938 as a Congress worker.
Edited 'Keralam' and 'Navalokom' Communist Party organs; Chief Editor of Congress
Party organ Yuvakeralam till 1948.
Expired on 25-009-1976; Obituary made on 15-10-1976.
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A Solemn Occasion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh unveiling the statues of Mahatma Gandhi,
Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on September 3, 2005.

Photo

Prime Minister unveiling statue of Gandhiji

Photo

The Full view of the Statue of Gandhiji


143

Statue of Jawaharlal Nehru

Photo

Statue of Dr. Ambedkar


144

PUNALUR MADHU Graduate; Son of Shri S. Ramakrishna Pillai


and Smt. L.Omanakutty Amma; born on 25 November 1956;
Wife: O. Kamalam; 1 Son.

Member, 9th KLA [Punalur-INC].

Joint Secretary, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee; State President, K.S.U; Member,
Travancore Dewaswom Board, Director Board, Oil Palm India Ltd.; State General
Secretary, Youth Congress.
Address : Vembanattu Veedu, TC 11/1915(4), Nethaji Bose Road, Kowdiar P.O,
Thiruvananthapuram.

V. MADURA Born in 1904; 7 Children; Agriculturist.

Member, 1st KLA [Waynad-(Reserved)-Congress],


2nd KLA [South Waynad-(ST)-Congress].

Began life in poor circumstances and was engaged in rearing cattle; Joined Congress
while young; Takes keen interest in the uplift of Harijans.
Obituary made on 20-04-1994.

K. MAHABALA BHANDARI MA, BL; Advocate; Born


in July 1927.

Member, 2nd KLA [Majeswar-Independent],


3rd KLA [Manjeswar-Independent].

Organised the 'Karnataka Prantheekarana Samithi' and was its General Secretary since its
inception; Vice Presidnt, All Karnataka Border Areas Action Committee; Chairman,
Navachetana Prakasana of Perdala.
Writer and Columnist in Kannada.
Publication : 'Samagama' a Kannada novel.
Expired on 07-01-1978; Obituary made on 09-02-1978.
145

K. P. A. MAJEED Pre-Degree, Diploma in Co-operation; Son of


Shri Ahammed; born on 15 July 1950; Wife : T. P. Kunhima;
4 daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Mankada-ML], 7th KLA [Mankada-ML],


8th KLA [Mankada-ML], 9th KLA [Mankada-ML],
10th KLA [Mankada-ML].

Government Chief Whip (1992-96); Member, Kerala State Muslim League High Power
Committee, Calicut University Senate, Kurrwa Panchayath; General Secretary,
Malappuram District Muslim League Committee; Convenor, Muslim Youth League
Advisory Committee.
Address : Padaparamba, Vattallur P.O, (Via) Makkaraparamba, Malappuram.
Pin 676 507.

T. A. MAJEED Graduate; Son of Shri Abib Mohamed; born on


January 1921; Wife: M. Khadija Kutty; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952) and


(1954), 1st KLA [Varkala-(General)-CPI], 3rd KLA [Varkala-CPI],
4th KLA [Varkala-CPI], 5th KLA [Varkala-CPI].

Minister for Public Works from 05-04-1957 to 31-07-1959; Chief Whip of the Ruling
United Front; Member, CPI Kerala State Council, Kerala Sports Council; One of the 3
Representatives in The Commonwealth Parliamentary Seminar at London.
Worked in the Editorial Staff of Prabhatham Daily, Malayala Rajiyam Daily and
Janayugam Daily.
Expired on 05-07-1980; Obituary made on 07-07-1980.

MATTAPALLI MAJEED Intermediate; Son of Shri Meera


Sahib and Smt. Fathima Beevi; born on February 15 1926;
3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Aryanad-SSP].

Secretary, P.S.P Quilon District Committee (1960-63); President, District Kisan


Panchayath; Secretary, Iqbal College Trust.
Expired on 19-08-1985; Obituary made on 26-09-1985.
146

V. K. C. MAMMED KOYA Son of Shri Imbichi Mothi and


Smt. Fathimabi; born on 03 October 1940; Wife: Fathimabi;
2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Beypore-CPI (M)].

President, Cheruvannoor, Nallalam Grama Panchayats; Member and Vice President,


District Panchayat; Director, Farook Service Co-operative Bank, Co-operative Homeo
Hospital, Kozhikode; Member and Standing Committee Chairman, Kozhikode District
Council (1996).
Address: Prabha, Nallalam. P.O. Pin 673 027.

MAMMEN IYPE Post Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


T.M. Iype and Smt. Annamma Iype; born on 17 April 1952; Wife
: Susy Mammen; 2 Sons.

Member, 8th KLA [Chenganur-IndianCongress (Socialist)].

Chairman, Chengannur Municipality; State General Secretary, Nationalist Congress


Party; Entered politics through KSU and Youth Congress.
Address : Naluzhathil, Puthenkavu P.O., Chenganoor.

MAMMEN MATHAI Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri M. P. Mathai and Smt. Thankamma Mathai; born on 05
September 1951; Wife: Elizabeth Mammen Mathai M.L.A.;
1 Son 2 Daughters.

Member, 9th KLA [Thiruvalla-KC (M)],


10th KLA [Thiruvalla-KC (M)],
11th KLA [Thiruvalla-KC (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Petitions (2001-03); Senate Member, CUSAT; President,


Peringara Grama Panchayat, Peringara Service Co-operative Bank; Kerala Congress (M),
Pathanamthitta District; Vice President, Primary Land Mortgage Bank, Thiruvalla.
Expired on 23-09-2003 while serving as a member; Obituary made on 16-01-2004.
(Wife Elizabeth Mammen Mathai was subsequently elected as Member of Eleventh
Kerala Legislative Assembly).
147

K. P. MAMMOO MASTER Graduate, B.Ed; Teacher; Son of


Shri Abdulla; born on 16 July 1940; Wife : Sainaba. M.;
2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Kuthuparamba-CPI (M)],


9th KLA [Tellicherry-CPI (M)],
10th KLA [Tellicherry-CPI (M)] (Resigned the membership on
01 July 1996).

Member, Calicut University Senate, KPTU State Committee, State Executive of KSTA;
Secretary, K.S.T.U., Kannur District.
Address : Othayoth Thazhekunniyil Veedu, Panoor P.O., Kannur.
N. A. MAMMU HAJI SSLC, T.T.C.; Headmaster and
Journalist; Son of Shri Moossa Musaliyar; born on 28 August
1932;
Wife: O. Mariyam; 4 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Peringalam-AIML].

Chairman, Municipal Council, Tellicherry; Vice President, Peringathur Panchayat,;


Member, AIML State Executive Committee, Housing Board, Advisory Committee of
Hindi of Government of Kerala in 1967; A writer in pen name “NAM peeringathur”.
Publication : ‘Muslim Leaguil Enthundayi?’ (1979).
Expired on 20-12-1984; Obituary made on 07-03-1985.

C. MAMMUTTY Graduate, MA Course Completed; Son of


Shri Ibrahim Haji and Smt. Fathima; born on 10 February
1960; Wife: Laila; 3 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Koduvally-ML].

General Secretary, Calicut University Union; Secretary, Calicut University Students


Council; Member, Calicut University Academic Council; Kerala State Orphanage
Control Board; Executive Member, Wayanad Muslim Orphanage, Chairman, Hantex;
Director, All India Handloom Development Corporation, KFC; Director, Kerala State
Youth Welfare Board; State General Secretary MSF (1981-85); State President, MSF
(1985-88); General Secretary, Kerala State Muslim Youth League (1988-99); Secretary,
Wayanad District Muslim League Committee (1992-98). State Working Committee
Member, Muslim League since 1981.
Editor, “Thoolika Monthly” (1988–99), “MSF Review” Monthly (1981-85).
Address: Crescent Manzil, Karakkamala P.O, Mananthavady (via), Wayanadu. Pin 670
645.
148

G. P. MANGALATHU MADHOM Son of Shri K. K.


Panicker; Born on 28 September 1912; Wife: N. Kutty Amma;
3 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Harippad-PSP].

Served in the Indian Army (1942-47); Member, Lok Sabha (1967–70), Guruvayur
Devaswom Committee; President, Travancore Devaswom Board (1974-77),
Kumarapuram Panchayat (1954-63); Founder Leader of P.S.P. in the State; Chairman,
PSP from 1971; Associated with Co-operative movement.
Expired on 16-06-1984; Obituary made on 21-06-1984.

K. M. MANI Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri Thomas


Mani and Smt. Alyamma; born on 30 January 1933;
Wife: Annamma Mani; 1 Son, 5 Daughters.
Member, 3rd KLA [Palai- (KC)], 4th KLA [Palai-
(KC)], 5th KLA [Palai-(KC)], 6th KLA [Palai-(KC)],
7th KLA [Palai-(KC)], 8th KLA [Palai-KC(M)],
9th KLA [Palai-KC(M)], 10th KLA [Palai-KC(M)],
11th KLA [Palai-KC(M)].
Minister for Finance from 26-12-1975 to 25-03-1977, Minister for Home from
11-04-1977 to 25-04-1977, from 27-04-1977 to 21-12-1977, from 16-9-1978 to
27-10-1978 and from 29-10-1978 to26-07-1979, Minister for Finance & Law from
25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981, from 28-12-1981 to 17-03-1982 and from 24-05-1982 to
15-05-1986, Minister for Irrigation and Law from 16-05-1986 to 25-3-1987, Minister
for Revenue and Law from 24-6-1991 to 16-3-1995, from 22-03-1995 to 09-05-1996,
from 17-05-2001 to 29-08-2004 and since 31-08-2004; Legislature Party Leader, Kerala
Congress; Founder Member and General Secretary of Kerala Congress; Chairman, Kerala
Congress (M); Minister for more than 18 years; An MLA for more than 38 years elected
from Palai Constituency continuously from 1965 onwards; As Finance Minister presented
8 Budgets.
Recipient of International Friendship Society of India Award. V .P. Menon award
administration and management presented by His Excellency the President of India.
Publications : Authored a handful of volumes : The Toiling class Theory and Political
and Economic Studies to name just a few.
Address: Karingozhakkal, Palai, Pin - 686575
149

M. V. MANI Graduate; Son of Shri Varkey and Smt. Mariam;


born on 04 April 1940; Wife : Mariamma Mani; 1 Son,
2 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Kothamangalam-KC],


7th KLA [Angamali-KC],
8th KLA [Angamali-KC].

Chairman, House Committee (1982-84), Committee on Subordinate Legislation


(1984-87), Whip, Kerala Congress Party (1985-87); Member, Cochin University Senate,
Kerala Agricultural University Senate, Kerala University Senate, GCDA, National
Savings State Advisory Board; General Secretary Kerala Congress; Director, KFC;
Secretary, Kerala Karshaka Union; President, KTUC.
Address : Moolamattom House, Oonnukal P.O., Kothamangalam (via), Ernakulam.
Pin 686 673.

N. MANOHARAN MASTER Son of Shri C. Marathan; born


on 01 July 1925; Wife : K. Meenakshi; 4 Sons.

Member, 8th KLA [Hosdurg–(SC)–INC].

President, Bharatheeya Depressed Class League (1988); Vice President, Kasargod D.C.C;
Took Part in Temple Entry Agitations in North Malabar; Member, Guruvayoor
Devaswom Board, DRDA Governing Body; Active in the campaign against
untouchability.
Expired on 03-01-1994; Obituary made on 03-03-1994.

M. I. MARKOSE SSLC; Son of Shri Ithappiry and Smt. Sosa; born


on 10 January 1923; Wife : Annamma; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Kothamangalam-KC].

President, Pindimana Panchayat; Entered politics through INC in 1947; Joined Kerala
Congress in 1964; Member, Kothamangalam BDC.
Address : Malayil House, Pindimana P.O., Kothamangalam (via). Pin 686698.
150

MATHAI CHACKO Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri A. M. Mathai and Smt. Treessia; born on 12 May 1959;
Wife: Mercy; 1 Son, 1 Daughter .

Member, 11th KLA [Meppayur-CPI (M)].

Member, Calicut University Syndicate; Vice Chairman, Kerala Co-operative Employees


Welfare Board; Secretary, DYFI State Committee; Member, DYFI Central Committee,
C.P.I.(M) State Committee; Student representative, Calicut University Senate.
Address : House No 3/618, Nadakkavu P.O., Calicut 11.

M. M. MATHAI Passed Pleadership Examination; Advocate; born


on 24 April 1914; 4 children.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954),


1st KLA [Kallupara-Congress], 2nd KLA [Kallupara-Congress].

Member, AICC, KPCC, All Travancore Congress Committee; Secretary and President,
District Congress Committee; Participated in Civil Disobedience Movement; Imprisoned
for 1 1/2 years; Gave up practice in 1939 to enter into politics.
Recipient : Tamrapatra.
Obituary made on 01-04-1997.

MATHAI MANJOORAN Graduate; born in 1912.

Member, 3rd KLA [Madayi-KSP].

Minister for Labour from 06-03-1967 to 01-11-1969; Member, Rajyasabha (1952–54);


Founder, K.S.P in 1947; Actively participated in the agitation for the boycott of Simon
Commission; An accused in the Kizhariyoor Bomb case; Active worker in Kochi Praja
Mandalam; Imprisoned thirteen times; Associated with Aikya Kerala Movement.
Editor of 'Light of Kerala' (English daily), ‘Socialist’ Weekly and ‘Kerala Prakasam’
daily for 10 years; Author of ‘Prakasathilekku’, A 3 volume life sketch of great
philosophers.
Expired on 14-01-1970; Obituary made on 15-01-1970.
151

C. A. MATHEW BSc, BL; Advocate; born on 06 April


1927.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assebly (1954),


1st KLA [Thodupuzha-Congress],
2nd KLA [Thodupuzha-Congress].

Chief Whip, Congress Legislature Party (1957-59);; Vice Chairman, Kerala Khadi
Board; Treasurer, Kerala Congress Legislature Party in II KLA; Active worker of
Students Congress; Paricipated in Freedom Struggle
Expired on 6-6-1976; Obituary made on 15-10-1976.

Prof. K. A. MATHEW Post Graduate; Principal; Son of


Shri K. I. Abraham; born on 28 February 1934; Wife: Rajamma
Mathew; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Ranni-KC], 6th KLA [Kallooppara-KC (J)].

Minister for Industries and Forest from 16-11-1979 to 01-12-1979; Member, University
of Kerala Senate (1969); Indian delegate Lions International Convention Atlanta city
1970; Principal St: Thomas College, Ranni; Captain Aligarh University Basket Ball
Team; Was an INC member before joining Kerala Congress in 1964.
Expired on 28-01-1991; Obituary made on 07-03-1991.

C. A. MATHEW Graduate; B.Ed.; Headmaster; Son of Shri


C. C. Abraham and Smt. Alyamma Abraham; born on 02 August
1933; Wife : Eliyamma Mathew; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Kallooppara-IndianCongress (Socialist)].

Served as Panchayat Member for 22 Years; President, DCC (S), Pathanamthitta, Amateur
Athletic Association; Volley Ball & Foot Ball Player & Champion of Athletics During
Student Life Represented Travancore University Team in 1957, 1958 and 1959.
Address : Cherukara, Theodical, Thiruvalla (Via), Pin. 689613.
152

P. M. MATHEW Graduate, LLB Course Completed; Son of


Shri P. J. Mathew; born on 30 September 1950; Wife : Kusumom
Mathew; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 9th KLA [Kaduthuruthy-KC (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Petitions (1993-95) and (1995-96), ODEPC, Travancore Sugars


and Chemicals Ltd.; Vice Chairman, KSFE; Vice President, Rubber Mark; Member,
Kerala University Senate, State Minimum Wages Advisory Board, State Education
Advisory Board; President K.S.C, KYF; General Secretary, Kerala Congress (M).
Address : Parapurathu Paluvelil House, Kaduthuruthy P.O., Kottayam, Pin 686604.

MATHEW STEPHEN Graduate, LLB Course completed; Son of


Shri T. M. Stephen; born on 01 November 1954; Wife : Shobha
Mathew; 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Idukki-KC (M)],


9th KLA [Udumbanchola-KC (M)].

Chairman, House Committee (1991-93), Member, Gadhiji University Senate; State


Secretary, K.S.C; State Secretary and President, K.Y.F, K.S.C; Board Member, KSFE.
Address : Thudiyan Plackal, Karimkunnam.P.O., Thodupuzha.

MATHEW T. THOMAS Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Rev. T. Thomas and Smt. Annamma Thomas; born on 27
September 1961; Wife : Sudha; 2 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Thiruvalla-Janatha].

State President, Kerala Vidyarthi Janatha (KVJ); Member, Janatha Party State Council,
Yuva Janatha, Yuva Janatha Dal, CUSAT Syndicate; Convener, LDF Pathanamthitta
District; Secretary, Kerala Prohibition Council.
Address : Thoompumpattu, Kuttampuzha, Thiruvalla. Pin 689 103.
153

Prof. MEENAKSHI THAMPAN Post Graduate; Daughter of


Shri K. K. Thampan and Smt. Rajakumari Amma; born on 05
December 1941; Husband : K. R. Thampan; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Kodungallur-CPI],


10th KLA [Kodungallur-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on the Welfare of Women and Children (1996-98) & Committee
of Women, Children and Physically Handicapped (1998-01); Member, CPI National
Council; Vice President, National Federation of Indian Women, Bharat Scouts and
Guides; President, Kerala Mahila Sanghom.
Address : Deepthi, Samoohamadhom Road, Irinjalakuda, Trissur. Pin. 680 121.

T. M. MEETHIYAN Born in 1929; 3 Sons,


3 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kothamangalam-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) Ernakulam District Committee; President, Karshaka Sanghom District
Committee; Agricultural Development Bank; Joined CPI in 1954; Active in Trade Union
Movement.
Expired on 18-03-2001; Obituary made on 05-07-2001.

Dr. A. R. MENON MBBS; born on 06 April 1886.

Member, Kochi Legislative Assembly (1925-45),


Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),
1st KLA [Trichur-Independent],
2nd KLA [Parali-Independent].

Minister for Rural Development for 5 Years in Cochin Legislative Council, Minister
for Health from 05-04-1957 to 31-07-1959; Municipal Chairman, Thrissur for 14 Years;
Chairman, Palakkad Municipality (Twice); Member, Madras University Senate, A.I.C.C.;
Had Medical Practice in England for 11 years before returning to India.
Expired on 09-10-1960 while serving as Member; Obituary made on 10-10-1960.
154

E. K. MENON Son of Shri K. P. Narayanan Nair; born on 10


November 1926; Wife: Radha; 2 Sons.

Member, 8th KLA [Trichur-CPI (M)].

President Ayyanthole Panchayat, District Committee Member C.P.I. (M); Vice President,
District Committee and State Committee Member, CITU; Joined Communist Party in
1951.
Expired on 08-03-2003; Obituary made on 16-06-2003.

MERCY RAVI Post Graduate; Daughter of Shri Kuruvila


Kattikaran and Smt. Thandamma; born on 18 March
1946; Husband: Vayalar Ravi M.P.; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Kottayam-INC].

Representative to the Asia Pacific Region International Confederation of Trade


Unions; Member, AICC, Indian delegation to the World Women's Conference in Beijing;
General Secretary, Kerala Pradesh Mahila Congress and K.P.C.C.; Secretary, I.N.T.U.C.
National Women's Committee and its President; Writer and Columnist.
Address : C.P.Ummer Road, Ernakulam 35.

J. MERCYKUTTY AMMA Post Graduate, LLB; Daughter of


Shri Francis; born on 30 September 1957; Husband :
Thulaseedhara Kurup.

Member, 8th KLA [Kundara-CPI (M)],


10th KLA [Kundara-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Public Undertaking (2001); State Vice President and Central
Working Committee Member, SFI; Member, C.P.I (M) District Committee; District
Secretary, Malsya Thozhilali Union, CITU; State Vice President, Khadi Workers
Fedeation.
Address : Aswathy, Keralapuram, Vellimon.P.O., Kundara.
155

K. MOHAMED ALI Graduate; Son of Shri A. Kochunny and


Smt. Nabeesa; born on 17 March 1946; Wife: P. M. Naseem
Beevi; 2 Sons.

Member, 6th KLA [Alwaye-INC], 7th KLA [Alwaye-INC],


8th KLA [Alwaye-INC], 9th KLA [Alwaye-INC],
10th KLA [Alwaye-INC], 11th KLA [Alwaye-INC].

Member, AICC (1973), KPCC Executive, M.G. University Senate, Cochin University of
Science and Technology Syndicate, K.T.D.C. Director Board, Kerala Sports
Council, Indian Delegation to International Peace Conference held at Moscow (1973),
Haj Delegation (1999), Managing Committee, State Co-operative Union, First Board of
Cochin International Airport Society Ltd., Rajya Sainik Board; Whip, Congress
Legislature Party; President, KSU, Ernakulam District (1966-68), Kerala Pradesh Youth
Congress, Ernakulam District (1968-72); General Secretary, Organizing Committee,
Youth Congress State Rally held at Ernakulam in1970 which was inaugurated by Smt.
Indira Gandhi; State General Secretary, Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress(1972-75); Vice
President, DCC, Ernakulam (1976); Director, Ernakulam District Co-operative Bank.
Address : Pattarumadam, Chithra Lane, Aluva-1.

E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER Son of Shri Moosakutty and


Smt. Fathima; born on 01 July 1946; Wife: Rukkiya; 3 Sons,
1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Peringalam-ML]- Elected in bye-election


held on 28-01-1985 and took oath on 14-02-1985,
9th KLA [Tirur-ML]), 10th KLA [Tirur-ML],
11th KLA [Tirur-ML].

Minister for Education from 29-06-1991 to 16-03-1995, Minister for Education from 20-
04-1995 to 09-05-1996, Minister for Education since 05-09-2004; Chairman, Estimates
Committee(2001 – 2004), Deputy Leader of the IUML in the XI KLA; Member, Kerala
Agricultural University Senate, Janardhan Reddy Commission, Veerappa Moily
Commission, Minority Education Monitoring Committee, IUML State
Secreteriat; Secretary, Malappuram District Committee, IUML; State Secretary, IUML.
Recipient of Sir Syed Award for the Best Administrator and Seethi Sahib Award for the
best Parliamentarian, Karma Shresta Award for Best Administrator; Silver Elephant
Award for conducting Jamboori Meet at Palakkad; Special award by Anti-Narcotic
Council for eradicating narcotics from school premises; Award instituted by Kerala
Sastra Vedi for Promoting Science and Technology
Address: 'Soumyam', Cheruvayur P.O., Malappuram District. Pin 673 645.
156

C. P. MUHAMMED SSLC; Son of Shri Mohammed and


Smt. Bee Fathima; born on 15 August 1952; Wife: Kadeeja;
2 Sons.

Member, 11th KLA [Pattambi-INC].

Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation since 2005; Member, Vilayur Grama


Panchayat; General Secretary, KPCC, District Congress Committee, Palakkad; District
Secretary, Youth Congress.
Address : Kerala Kala, Cheruliparambil, Karinganad, Vilayur. P.O., Palakkad, Pin
679309.

M. P. MOHAMMED JAFFER KHAN Graduate, BL; Advocate;


Son of Shri Fakrudhin Sahib and Smt Sara Ummal born in
November 1932; Wife : C. A. Fathima; 4 daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Mattancherry-ML].

Deputy Speaker 3rd KLA from 20-03-1967 to 26-06-1970; Chairman, Committee on


Public Undertakings (1968-70), Library Advisory Committee (1968-69), House
Committee (1970-71); Member, Kerala University Syndicate (1970-76), Muslim League
High Power Committee; President, Thodupuzha Bar Association; Secretary, Ernakulam
District Muslim League since 1962; State Secretary, AIML.
Expired on 05-03-2000; Obituary made on 29-03-2000.

KALLADI MOHAMMED SSLC; Son of Shri Abduhajee and


Smt. Ayisha; born on 20 October 1949; Wife : N. P. Sara; 2 Sons,
1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Mannarkkad-ML],


9th KLA [Mannarkkad-ML].

Director, Ariyoor Co-operative Bank; President, KEL Employees Organisation;


Vice President, Panchayat President’s Association; Chairman, Kerala State Handicapped
Persons Welfare Corporation; Member, High Power Committee, Muslim League, KMEA
Management Committee.
Address : Kalladi House, Kottappadam. P.O., Alanellur (via), Mannarkad, Palakkad.
157

P. A. MOHAMMED KANNU Son of Shri Habeeb Muhammed;


born on 15 June 1934; Wife : Aisha Beevi; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Trivandrum–West-ML],


7th KLA [Trivandrum–West-ML].

Member, Kerala State Working Committee, Muslim League; District President, Muslim
League; Chairman, Peringamala Iqubal College Managing Committee; Active worker of
IUML from 1957.
Expired on 20-09-1989; Obituary made on 24-01-1990.

C. H. MUHAMMED KOYA Completed Intermediate; Son of


Shri P. Ali Musaliar; born in 1927; Wife: Amina; 1 Son
(Dr. M. K. Muneer, Minister) 2 Daughters.
Member, 1st KLA [Tanur-ML], 2nd KLA [Tanur-ML],
(Resigned on 06 March 1962), 3rd KLA [Mankada-ML],
4th KLA [Kondotti-ML] (Resigned on 05 February 1973),
5th KLA [Malappuram-ML], 6th KLA [Manjeri-ML],
7th KLA [Manjeri-ML].
Speaker 2nd KLA from 09-06-1961 to 10-11-1961; Minister for Education from 06-03-
1967 to 21-10-1969, Minister for Education & Home from 01-11-1969 to 01-08-1970 &
from 04-10-1970 to 01-03-1973, Minister for Finance & Education from 25-03-1977
to 25-04-1977, Minister for Education from 27-04-1977 to 20-12-1977, from 04-10-
1978 to 27-10-1978 & from 29-10-1978 to 07-10-1979; Chief Minister, from 12 October
1979 to 01 December 1979; Deputy Chief Minister from 28-12-1981 to 17-03-1982, and
from 24-05-1982 to 28-09-1983; Member, Lok Sabha (1962-67) & (1973-77); Chairman,
Public Accounts Committee (1980-82), Assurance Committee (1958-59); Member,
IUML Working Committee, Kerala University Senate, State Language Institute;
Chairman, Governing Body, REC, Calicut; General Secretary, Kerala Muslim League,
Indian Union Muslim League from 1973; Leader Muslim League Legislature Party from
1957; Chief Editor, Chandrika Daily.
Publications: My Haj pilgrimage, Caux-London-Cairo, How Legislative Assembly Works,
'The Malaysia' I Saw, Five Days in Sreelanka, Camel to Caddilac to name a few.
Expired on 28-09-1983 while serving as Minister; Obituary made on 25-11-1983.
158

PALOLI MOHAMMED KUTTY Born on 11 November


1931; Wife : Khadeeja; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Perinthalmanna-CPI (M)],


10th KLA [Ponnani-CPI (M)].

Minister for Local Administration from 20-05-1996 to 13-05-2001; Member, C.P.I. (M)
Central Committee & State Committee; Convener, L.D.F; District Secretary,
Malappuram District Committee; State Secretary and President, Kerala Karshaka
Sanghom for 15 years; All India Vice President, Kisan Sabha; President, Pazhakkattiri
Panchayat; Director, Deshabhimani Printing and Publishing Company; Pioneer in Library
Movement in Malabar area; Became a member of Communist Party in 1951; Imprisoned
several times and went underground for 16 months
Address : Chattipparambu P.O., Kodoor, Malappuram.

P. V. MUHAMMED Son of Shri Abdul Rahiman Mussaliar;


born on 01 March 1936; Wife: Beevi; 1 Son, 4 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Koduvally-ML], 7th KLA [Koduvally-ML],


9th KLA [Koduvally-ML].

Member, State Working Committee, Muslim League, State Tribal Advisory Committee;
Secretary, Calicut District, Muslim League; President, Kerala Swathanthra Motor
Thozhilali Union; Chairman, Laison Committee, Calicut District.
Obituary made on 26-02-1999.

P. T. MOHANA KRISHNAN Pre-Degree; Son of Shri


K. P. Govinda Menon and Smt. Annapoorneswari Amma; born
on 27 March 1935; Wife : Nalini Mohana Krishnan; 2 Sons,
3 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Ponnani-INC].

Vice President, District Co-operative Bank, Malappuram; Chairman, Kerala Stat Bamboo
Coroporation; Member, A.I.C.C., K.P.C.C. Executive committee, Rural Institute
Governing Body, Thunchan Samaraka Committee, Thirur; Member, Vice President and
Acting President of Malappuram D.C.C.; Chairman, Guruvayoor Devaswam Managing
Committee, Kerala State Bamboo Corporation.
Address : Govinda Sadan, Eramangalam Post, Ponnani, Malappuram.
159

K. P. MOHANAN Pre-Degree, Appeared for AMAESI;


Journalist; Son of Shri P. R. Kurup, Ex-Minister and
Smt. K. P. Leelavathi Amma; born on 03 March 1950; Wife:
Hemaja; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Peringalam-JanathaDal (Secular)].

President, State Fencing Association; Member, Kunnothparamba Grama


Panchayath(1988), Janatha Dal National Council, Janatha Dal State Executive
Committee, Kannur District Sports Council, State Volley Ball Association; Chairman,
Parliamentary Board.
Chief Editor, 'Padayani' evening daily.
Address: Padma Nivas, Puthoor, Panoor P.O., Kannur, Pin 670 692.

K. MOHAN KUMAR Post Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


G. Kunjan Pillai and Smt. K. Rugmini Amma; born on 09 April
1956; Wife: G. L. Anija Kumari; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Trivandrum– North-INC].

Member, District Panchayat, District Planning Board; District President and State
Secretary of K.S.U.; General Secretary and President, District Congress Committee.
Address : C. R. A. 47, Nalanda Gardens, Murinjapalam, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram.
Pin 695 004.

K. MOIDEEN KUTTY HAJI Intermediate, TTC; Teacher; Son


of Shri K. Alikutty Haji; born on 01 July 1918; Wife: Ayisha
Hajjumma; 6 Sons, 6 Daughters.

Member, 1st KLA [Tirur-ML], 2nd KLA [Tirur-ML],


3rd KLA [Tirur-ML], 4th KLA [Tirur-ML],
8th KLA [Tirur-ML].

Speaker 4th KLA from 22-10-1970 to 08-05-1975; Chairman, Public Accounts


Committee (1976–77), Estimates Committee (1975), Rural Institute, Thavanur, KFC,
Kerala Agro Industries Corporation Limited; Member, Muslim League High Power
Committee; Deputy Leader & Whip, Muslim League Legislature Party; Vice President,
Kerala State Muslim League; Joint Secretary, Muslim League State Committee.
Expired on 12-09-1997; Obituary made on 08-12-1997.
160

N. P. MOIDEEN Son of Shri N. P. Aboo; born in 1941;


Wife : Khadija; 4 Sons.

Member, 5th KLA [Beypore-INC],


6th KLA [Beypore-Congress (U)].

Deputy Leader, Congress Parliamentary Party; Secretary and President, DCC Calicut;
General Secretary, KPCC; State Vice President, KSU; General Secretary and Treasurer,
Youth Congress Calicut.
Director, 'Veekshanam' Malayalam News Daily.
Address : N. P. House, West Kallai, Kozhikode-3.

A. C. MOIDEEN SSLC; Son of Shri A. M. Chiyamu and


Smt. Fathima Beevi; born on 18 April 1956; Wife: S.Usaiba
Beevi; 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Wadakkancherry-CPI(M)].


(Elected in bye-election held on 10.5.2004 and took oath on
28.5.2004.)

President, Thekkumkara Panchayat; Member, CPI (M) Thrissur District


Committee, Kerala Karshaka Sangham Thrissur District Executive Committee.
Address : Akkaraparambil Veedu, Panangattukara P.O, Wadakkancherry, Thrissur
District.

M. MOIDEENKUTTY HAJI BA, BL; Advocate; Born in June


1929; Wife: C. H. Fathimah; 4 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Tanur-ML], 4th KLA [Mankada-ML].

Secretary, Muslim League Legislature Party; Joint Secretary, Muslim League State
Committee; Member, State Working Committee and Malappuram District Working
Committee Muslim League.
Expired on 06-09-1983; Obituary made on 12-12-1983.
161

A. K. MONI Pre-Degree; Son of Shri Kadakkarai and


Smt. Muppudathy; born on 02 October 1955; Wife: Lalitha;
2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Devicolam – (SC) – INC],


10th KLA[Devicolam – (SC) – INC],
11th KLA [Devicolam –(SC) – INC)].

Chairman, Committee On The Welfare Of Scheduled Castes And Scheduled


Tribes since 2001; Member, M. G. University Senate; Plantation Labour
Committee, Linguistic Minority Committee, Electricity Board Review Committee;
President, Devicolam Block Congress Committee.
Address: 8th Rooms Line, House No. 257, Top Station Road, Munnar P.O. Pin 685 612.

MONS JOSEPH Post Graduate, LLB; Son of Shri O. Joseph;


born on 30 May 1965; Wife : Sonia; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Kaduthuruthy-KC (J)].

Treasurer, General Secretary and President, K.S.C. State committee; Member, K.C. (J)
State Secretariat; President, Post Graduate Students Association, KC (J) Kottayam
District.
Address : Narimattathu House, Poozhikal P.O., Kaduthuruthi, Kottayam.

P. P. V. MOOSA SSLC; Son of Shri Ibrahim Haji and


Smt. Kadeesu; born in March 1937; Wife: Jameela;
4 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Edakkad-ML],


6th KLA [Edakkad-AIML].

Joint Secretary, Muslim League, Kannur District; Member, Muslim League Executive
Committee; Vice President Wyanad District Muslim League, Wyanad Muslim orphanage
Munil; President, Kannur District Swathanthra Thozhilali Union and its State Treasurer;
Chief Editor, Avanazhi Weekly.
Address : Ambukutty-Safa Manzil , Mananthavadi.
162

C. P. MOOSANKUTTY Son of Shri Mohammed and Smt.


Mariyam; born on 01 May 1932; Wife : M. Khadija;
2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Thaliparamba-CPI (M)],


7th KLA [Thaliparamba-CPI (M)].

Member, State Committee C.P.I. (M), CMP Polit Bureau since 1988; Secretary, CPI (M)
Wayanad District Committee; Karshaka Federation; Vice President, Kerala Co-operative
Agricultural Development Bank (1993-96); Chairman, Raidco, Kerala State Co-
operative union; Director, Pariyaram Medical College, Kannur.
Address : Marayakandy House, Pattayam, Kolacherry P.O., Kannur. Pin 670 601.

K. MOOSSAKUTTY ESLC; Son of Shri Kunhayan Kutty; born


on 01 July 1938; Wife : Aminakutty; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Beypore-CPI (M)].

President, Thamarassery Panchayat; Member, Calicut University Senate, C.P.I. (M) State
Committee, RTA Calicut; State Vice President, C.I.T.U.
Address : Periyattu Chalil Veedu, Parappanpoil P.O., Thamarasseri (via), Calicut.

C. MOYINKUTTY Pre-Degree; Son of Shri P. C. Ahamed Kutty


Haji and Smt. Kunji Ummacha Umma; born on 23 August 1943;
Wife: Khadeeja Moyinkutty; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 10th KLA [Koduvally-ML],


11th KLA [Thiruvambadi-ML]..

Director, K.S.R.T.C, SIDCO; State President and General Secretary of Muslim Youth
League; Kozhikode District Secretary and State Working Committee Member of Muslim
League; Member, Kerala Wakf Board.
Address: Chelampoyil, Thamarassery. P.O., Kozhikode, Pin 673573.
163

ARYADAN MUHAMMED SSLC; Son of Shri Unneen and Smt.


Kadiyamunni; born on 15 May 1935; Wife: Mariam;
2 Sons, 2 Daughters.
Member, 5th KLA [Nilamboor-INC], 6th KLA [Nilamboor-
INC(U)], 8th KLA [Nilamboor-INC], 9th KLA [Nilamboor-
INC], 10th KLA [Nilamboor-INC], 11th KLA [Nilamboor-
INC]. Elected in bye-election held on May 31, 1980 and took oath
on June 11, 1980.
Minister for Labour Forests from 25-01-1980 to 16-10-1981, Minister for Labour and
Tourism from 20-04-1995 to 09-05-1996, Minister for Electricity since 05-09-2004;
Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (1998-2001), Public Undertakings
Committee (2001-2004); Secretary, Congress Parliamentary Party; Director, N.C.D.C.
and NAFED; President, State Marketing Federation, D.C.C Malappuram; General
Secretary, K.P.C.C.; An active member of INTUC since the 1950’s.
Address : Aryadan House, Nilambur. P.O., Malappuram District. Pin 679329.

K. V. MUHAMMED Graduate;Son of Shri Mannisseri Moosakutty


Sahib; born on 01 May 1909.

Member, 1st KLA [Mankada-ML].

Councilor, Palghat Municipality (1934-36); Agriculturist and Planter; Entered politics


through Muslim Leaue in 1945.
Obituary made on 28-03-1967.

Dr. M. K. MUNEER MBBS; Medical Practitioner; Son of Shri C.


H. Mohamed Koya, Ex-Speaker and Chief Minister and Smt. Amina
Mohammed Koya; born on 26 August 1962; Wife: Nafeesa;
2 Sons.
Member, 9th KLA [Calicut -II– ML],
10th KLA [Malappuram-ML],
11th KLA [Malappuram-ML].

Minister for Public Works from 26-05-2001 to 29-08-2004, Minister for Public
Works since 05-09-2004; Chairman, India Vision Television Channel; President, State
Muslim Youth League; Member, Muslim League State Secretariat; Councilor, Kozhikode
Corporation.
Received C. Achutha Menon award for literature in 1998, Best singer, best painter, best
actor and best cartoonist in inter medicos festival.
Publication: "Fascisavum Sangha Parivarum".
Address: Crescent House, East Nadakkavu, Kozhikode.
164

M. MURALI Graduate, LLB, L.L.M Course


Completed; Advocate; Son of Shri K. P. Madhavan Pillai and
Smt. Rajamma; born on 03 August 1953; Wife: K.S. Rema
Devi; 3 Sons.

Member, 9th KLA [Mavelikkara-INC],


10th KLA [Mavelikkara-INC],
11th KLA [Mavelikkara-INC].

Chairman, Committee on Local Fund Accounts from 2004, Member of first senate of
M.G. University, Director Board of K.S.F.E.; Member, Kerala University
Senate; General Secretary (1979) and President of K.S.U (1980), Kerala Pradesh Youth
Congress (1982-89); Vice President, Akhila Kerala Balajana Sakhyam; Member, Indian
Youth Congress National Council, KPCC and AICC.
Address : Vypuvilayil-Vijayanjali, Cherukole P.O., Mavelikkara, Alappuzha.
PIRAPPANCODE MURALI Graduate, B.Ed; Teacher, Poet
and dramatist; Son of Shri Sankaranarayana Kurup and Smt.
L. Bharathy Amma; born on 12 June 1943; Wife: P. Radha
Devi; 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Vamanapuram-CPI(M)], 11th KLA


[Vamanapuram-CPI(M)].

Chairman, Library Advisory Committee (1996-98), (1998-01); President, Manikkal


Panchayat; Member, District Council, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Literacy Mission,
Kerala University Senate; Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Executive
Committee, State Library Council (1994); District Secretary, Library Council (1972),
K.S.Y.F. (1968); State Joint Secretary, K.S.Y.F. (1970-74); Member, CPI (M) State
Committee from 1998 onwards Won State award and Sahithya Academy award for the
Stage Play 'Swathi Thirunal', State award for best lyricist in 1989 and 1998, Fask Award,
Patyam Gopalan award and Special Jury award for Drama Script and Direction by
Sangeetha Nataka Academy. Wrote more than 100 songs for dramas and more than a
dozen stage plays like "E.M.S.", "Swathi Thirunal", “Snehichu Theeratha Gandharam",
"Vararuchi in 21st century", "Sakhavu", “Subhadre Sooryaputhri”,
“Chandanakkottaram”, “Swapnam Vithachavar”, “Utopia 2000”.
Address : Aksharakala, Gowreesapattom, Thiruvananthapuram-4.
165

T. MURUGESAN Born in September 1917.

Member, 2nd KLA [Devicolam-SC-Congress].

Founder Director, The Harijan Sevak Sang; President, Kerala Plantation Depressed Class
League; President, All Kerala Cardamom Plantation Union; Secretary, South Indian
Plantation Workers Union; Organised Co-operative Societies for Plantation Labourers;
Participated in Freedom Movement; Estate Supervisor and Agriculturist.
Address : Chundvvarai Estate, Sethuparvathipuram Post, Munnar.

K. S. MUSTAFA KAMAL Post Graduate; born in March 1935;


1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kanjirapally-CPI (M)].

Member, CAMCO Director Board; Entered politics through students movement;


Participated in the Kerala Kisan Agitation in 1961; Arrested and detained for 41 days.
Obituary made on 07-08-1995.

MUSTAFA POOKOYA THANGAL PVS Born on 10 August


1921; Wife: Ayisha Beevi; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 4th KLA [Kunnamangalam-ML].

President, Muslim League Palghat District; Vice President, Muslim League Palaghat
District; Member, Muslim League State Committee from 1960 onwards; Malabar District
Board 1954-57.
Publications : Fathul Fuhool Arabic Risala.
Expired on 13-02-2004; Obituary made on 28-7-2004.
166

T. H. MUSTHAFFA Up to SSLC; Son of Shri T. K. M. Hydrose


and Smt. Fatima Beevi; born on 07 December 1941; Wife: Rifka
Beegum; 6 Sons, 2 Daughters.
Member, 5th KLA [Alwaye-INC],
7th KLA [Kunnathunadu-INC],
8th KLA [Kunnathunadu-INC],
9th KLA [Kunnathunadu-INC],
11th KLA [Kunnathunadu-INC].
Minister for Food and Civil Supplies from 02-07-1991 to 16-03-1995; Pro-tem Speaker
(1982); Deputy Leader, Congress Legislature Party (1982 & 84); Director, Cochin
International Airport Authority, Nedumbassery; Vice Chairman, Kerala Khadi & Village
Industries Board; President, Ernakulam DCC (1968-78), Kerala Pradesh Karshaka
Congress, Kerala State Co-operative Rubber Marketing Federation, Cochin; Member,
Indian Haj Goodwill Delegation of Government of India (1984 and 1993); General
Secretary, Ernakulam DCC (1966-68), K.P.C.C.(1978-83); Vice President KPCC
(1983-97); Captain, Raj Bhavan March of UDF (1981) from Manjeshwar to
Thiruvananthapuram.
Address : Bismillah Manzil, Thottathil Kottapurath, Marampilly P.O., Ernakulam.
Prof. A. D. MUSTHAFFA Post Graduate; Son of
Shri C. O. T. Bappan Keyi and Smt. A. D. Kayyumma; born
on 25 August 1945; Wife: A. V. Zareena; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Peravoor-INC].

Chairman, Kannur Co-operative Urban Bank; Chairman, Board of examinations, Kannur


University, Congress Seva Dal, F.N.P.T.O. Co-ordination Committee, Kerala State
Handloom Workers Welfare Fund Board; Member, Board of Studies in History, Calicut
University, KPCC executive; Standing Committee Chairman, Kannur Municipality;
General Secretary, Kannur DCC. Professor and Head of the Department of History, S. S.
College, Thaliparamba.
Address : Serene, Kannur-6
Prof. NABEESA UMMAL. A Post Graduate; College Principal
(Retd.); Daughter of Shri M. Khadar Moideen and
Smt. Asanummal; born on 30 June 1931; Husband : M. Husain
Kunju; 3 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Kazhakkootam-Independent]

Member, Kerala Pradesh B.S.S. State Committee; A.I.R. Programme Committee, Served
as member board of examination, University of Kerala and Gandhiji; Chair Person,
Nedumangad Municipality (1995-00).
Address : Shalimar Bunglow, Arasuparambu, Nedumangadu.
167

A. NAFEESATH BEEVI Graduate, BL; Advocate; Daughter of


Shri Abdul Karim and Smt. Hawa Umma; born on 22 March 1924;
Husband : Abdulla Kutty; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 2nd KLA [Alleppey-Congress].

Deputy Speaker from 15-03-1960 to 10-09-1964; Member, AICC, KPCC, Kerala State
Women’s Commission; Organised Women's Associations & Co-operative Societies;
Entered politics in 1954 after enrolling as an advocate; Had a brilliant academic career.
Address : TC 14/1376-2, Zenith, Behind RBI, Bakery Junction, Trivandrum - 33.
K. K. NAIR Post Graduate; Son of Shri Krishna Pillai and
Smt. Lakshmi Amma; born on 02 February 1931.
Member, 3rd KLA [Pathanamthitta-Independent],
4th KLA [Pathanamthitta-Independent],
6th KLA [Pathanamthitta-Independent],
7th KLA [Pathanamthitta-Independent (UDF)],
8th KLA [Pathanamthitta-Independent (UDF)],
9th KLA [Pathanamthitta-Independent (UDF)],
10th KLA [Pathanamthitta-INC],
11th KLA [Pathanamthitta-INC].
Joined Communist Party in 1959; Member, CPI (M) till 1979; President, Pathanamthitta
Plantations Labour Union; Chairman and President, Malanadu Trade Union Congress.
Played unique part in the formation of Pathanamthitta District in 1982; Vice President,
Kollam District Karshaka Sanghom.
Wrote political essays during the period of ‘Vimochana Samaram’
Publications : "Niyamasabhayum Niyojakamandalavum", "Bharana Yanthravum karshika
Samrakshanavum".
Address: Pioneer Cottage, Mundukottackal P.O., Pathanamthitta, Pin 689 649.

A. S. N. NAMBISAN Graduate; Teacher; Son of Shri Sankaran


Nambisan and Smt. Aryadevi Brahmani Amma; born on 05 March
1924; Wife : Devaky Nambissan; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kunnamkulam-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Wadakkancherry-CPI (M)].

President, Velur Panchayat, Thrissur District Co-operative Bank; Member, CPI (M) State
Committee, Jail Advisory Committee, Central Jail, Viyyoor, Regional Transport
Authority, CPI (M) Thrissur District Secretariat; Assistant Secretary CPI (M) Legislature
Party; Chairman, Kerala State Co-operative Pension Board; Vice Chairman, Kerala Kala
Mandalam.
Publications : 'Thalangal, Thala Vadyangal' .
Address : "Pushpakom", Poothole, Thrissur. Pin 680004.
168

P. S. NAMBOODIRI Born in 1915; 1 Son.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kodakara-CPI].

Member, K.P.C.C. (1934), Congress Socialist Party Kerala Executive Committee,


A.I.T.U.C.General Council, C.P.I. State Council; Participated in the Civil Disobedience
Movement; Joined Communist Party in 1939; Imprisoned several times and went
underground for several years; Actively involved in social reforms activities among
Namboodiri community.
Obituary made on 25-10-1979.

T. NANOO MASTER SSLC, TTC; Teacher; Son of


Shri V. Thevan; born in 1942; Wife : G. Leela.

Member, 8th KLA [Kunnathur–(SC)-RSP],


9th KLA [Kunnathur–(SC)-RSP),
10th KLA [Kunnathur–(SC)-RSP].

Member, RSP Kollam District Committee, RSP Kerala State Committee; Founder
member, GPTA; Secretary, All Kerala Cashew Workers Federation; Worked as Teacher
for over 20 years.
Address : Charinjavila Puthen Veedu, Ayikunnam (Via), Sooranadu, Sasthamcotta P.O.,
Kollam.

C. K. NANU SSLC; Son of Shri C. K. Kunhappu and Smt.


Chirutha; born on 06 September 1937; Wife: P. Madhavi;
2 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Badagara-Janatha Dal (Secular)],


11th KLA [Badagara-JanathaDal (Secular)].

;Minister for Forest & Transport from 17-02-2000 to 13-05-2001; State President, Youth
Congress (Nijalingappa); General Secretary, Youth Congress, Kozhikode District
Congress, Janatha Party and Janatha Dal; Deputy Leader, Janatha Dal Parliamentary
Party; Started political activities in 1958 as Congress Seva Dal volunteer
Address : Puthiyottil House, Near Railway Station, Badagara P. O., Kozhikodu District.
169

K. NARAYANA KURUP Post Graduate, LLB; Advocate and


Professor; Son of Shri K. P. Krishnan Nair and Smt. Kuttiyamma;
born on 23 October 1927; Wife: K. Leela Devi; 4 Sons,
3 Daughters.
Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative
Assembly from 1954 to 1956, 2nd KLA [Vazhoor-Congress]
(Elected in bye-election held on May 16, 1963 and took oath on
June 6, 1963), 4th KLA [Vazhoor-Kerala Congress],
5th KLA [Vazhoor-Kerala Congress], 9th KLA [Vazhoor-KC(M)],
10th KLA [Vazhoor-KC(M)], 11th KLA [Vazhoor-KC(M)].
Deputy Speaker (9th KLA) from 19-07-1991 to 14-05-1996, Minister for Transport
from 26-01-1977 to 25-03-1977, from 11-04-1977 to 25-04-1977, from 27-04-1977
to 27-10-1978 and from 29-10-1978 to 07-10-1979; Chairman, Petitions
Committee (1973-74) and from (1975-76), House Committee (1976-77); Member,
Kerala University Senate for several years; President, Karukachal Panchayat for 23
years, Changanassery Circle Co-operative union; Interested in acting and writing dramas.
Address : Cherumakkal House, Champakara. P.O., Karukachal, Kottayam District.

M. NARAYANA KURUP BA, BL; Advocate; Born in 1902.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1952),


1st KLA [Balussery-PSP],
2nd KLA [Balussery-Independent].

Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (1957-58), Committee on Subordinate


Legislation (1959-60), (1960-62) & (1963-65); Deputy Leader, P.S.P. Legislature Party
both in Madras and Kerala Legislative Assemblies; Member, AICC; Congress man till
1959; PCC Secretary; Participated in Quit India Movement and was convicted for two
years; Later joined KMPP and PSP;
Expired on 21-05-1970; Obituary made on 28-10-1970.

C. P. NARAYANAN Shri P. K. Kannan; born on 18 September


1928; Wife: Madhavi; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Payyannur-CPI (M)],


9th KLA [Payyannur-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) Kannur District Secretariat, State Committee; President, Kannur District Committee, Kerala
Karshaka Sanghom; Secretary, Kerala Khadi Workers Union; Vice President, AKG Memorial Co-operative
Hospital, Kannur; Joined Communist Party in 1947.
Expired on 05-06-1996; Obituary made on 29-07-1996.
170

EZHUKONE NARAYANAN SSLC, (J.T.S.L.C), I.T.I; Son


of Shri Adichan and Smt. Kochikka; born on 10 October 1955;
Wife: C. K Ambika Kumari; 2 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Neduvathoor– (SC)-INC],


11th KLA [Neduvathoor–(SC)-INC].

State Committee Member, I. N. T. U. C.; Member, Kollam DCC; Joint Secretary,


Kasuvandi Thozhilali Congress; General Secretary, Karinkal Thozhilali Congress.
Address : Kunnuvila Veedu, Kolannur, Ezhukone. P. O., Kollam. Pin 691505.

K. R. NARAYANAN Born on 13-10-1079 (M.E.).

Member, Sree Moolam Assembly (1937-47),


1st KLA [Vaikom-Congress].

Participated in Vaikom Sathyagraha; Secretary, Travancore Temple Entry League;


Manager, Vaikom Sathyagraha Memorial High School; General Secretary, SNDP
Yogam; Member, SN College Trust Executive; President, Thalayolaparambu Panchayat .
Expired on 04-03-1972; Obituary made on 07-03-1972.

K. V. NARAYANAN Born in February 1919.

Member, 2nd KLA [Kollengode-(SC)-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions (1963-65); Secretary,


Cochin Praja Mandalam till 1948; Joined ISP in 1949 and later Communist Party in 1952;
President, Aylore Panchayat; Member, Kerala Karshaka Sanghom Executive Committee
and State Committee.
Obituary made on 20-03-1991.
171

KALLADA NARAYANAN Graduate; B.Ed; Teacher; Son of Shri


C. Ayyappan; born on 23 October 1933; Wife: C. Lekshmikutty;
4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Kunnathur–(SC)-RSP],


6th KLA [Kunnathur–(SC)-RSP].

State President, Sidhanar Service Society; State Convenor, Kerala Harijan Samyuktha
Samithi; District President, DGTA and GGTO; Acting President, All Keral Karshaka
Thozhilali Federation; Writer.
Expired on 06-06-1996; Obituary made on 29-07-1996.

C. K. NARAYANAN KUTTY BA; BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


Kochunni Nayar and Smt. Karthiyani Amma; born on 15 February
1927; Wife : Santhakumari; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 1st KLA [Parli-CPI].

Took active part in public affairs even while a student.


Address : Changarath P.O., Elakkad., Palakkad. Pin 678600.

M. NARAYANAN (COYALMANNAM) Pre-Degree; Son of Shri


C. Manapully; born on 20 May 1964; Wife : K. Premalatha;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Coyalmannam–(SC)-CPI (M)],


10th KLA [Coyalmannam–(SC)-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) Palakkad District Committee, DYFI State Committee; President,
Karshaka Sanghom, Palakkad; Chairman, Palakkad Co-operative Urban Bank.
Address : Neduvakkad House, Kannadi.P.O., Palakkad. Pin 678701.
172

M. NARAYANAN (HOSDURG) SSLC; Son of


Shri M. V. Chandran and Smt. Vellachi; born on 01 July
1956; Wife : K. M. Sarojini; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 9th KLA [Hosdurg–(SC)-CPI],


10th KLA [Hosdurg–(SC)-CPI].

Member, CPI Kasargod District Council; District Committee Member, All India Peace
and Solidarity Organisation; Associated with Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishad; Served in
the Postal department before becoming a Member of the Assembly
Address : Bengalam P.O., Nileswar (via), Kasargod.

E. NARAYANAN NAIR Son of Shri Kelu Nair and


Smt. Unni Madhavikuttyamma; born on 31 January 1931;
Wife : Kalyani Kutty Amma; 1 Son.

Member, 4th KLA [Koyilandy-Congress(R)],


5th KLA [Koyilandy-INC].

Member , K.P.C.C.; Vice President, Malayala Pradesh Youth Congress (1952-54);


Member, Chengotukavu Panchayat, Bharat Sevak Samaj; State President, Kerala
Government Welfare Hostel Staff Association.
Address : Edavalathu House, Edakkulam P.O, Quilandy, Kozhikode, Pin 673 306.

M. P. NARAYANAN NAIR BA Completed; Son of Shri


Madathil K. Parameswaran Pillai; born on 25 Meenam 1102
(M.E.); Wife: C. Bhanumathy Amma; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Trivandrum–East-NDP].

Secretary, South Zone, National Democratic Party; Member, N.D.P Executive


Committee; Active worker of Students Congress during freedom struggle; Joined
Congress in the 1960’s; Chairman, District SevalDal; Later joined NDP in 1974; General
Secretary, NDP (1976); Principal, M.P. College, Trivandrum.
Expired on 16-02-1978; Obituary made on 21-02-1978.
173

P. K. NARAYANAN NAMBIAR BA (Hons.); Son of Shri


Kodiyath Kunjappa Nair; Wife : Dr. Rajalekshmi; 1 Daughter.
Born in July 1928.

Member, 2nd KLA [Perambra-PSP].

President, Meppayur Village Panchayat since 1953; General Secretary, State PSP;
Member, UDF Co-ordination Committee; Vice President, State Housing Federation;
Manager Perambra Higher Secondary School; Was a worker of Student Congress; Joined
the Indian National Congress and later the Indian Socialist Party.
Expired on 08-06-2003; Obituary made on 18-07-2003.

T. C. NARAYANAN NAMBIAR Headmaster; Born


on 01 July 1914.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1952),


1st KLA [Irikkur-CPI], 2nd KLA [Irikkur-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Estimates (1957-60), Committee on Public Accounts (1960-


63); Chief Whip, CPI, United Front in Madras Assembly; Member, Kerala University
Senate, K.P.C.C. and Executive; Editor, Adhyapakan and Keralodhayam; Joined
Congress Movement in 1930; Imprisoned several times; Participated in Kisan struggles
and convicted later joined Communist Party.
Obituary made on 14-07-1995.

K. S. NARAYANAN NAMBOODIRI SSLC; Son of Shri


K. N. Sreedharan Namboodiri; born on 07 April 1926;
Wife: K. P. Devaki; 3 Sons, 3 Daughters.
Member, 5th KLA [Wadakkancherry-INC],
6th KLA [Wadakkancherry-Congress (I)],
7th KLA [Wadakkancherry-Congress (I)],
8th KLA [Wadakkancherry-INC],
9th KLA [Wadakkancherry-INC].
Member, K.P.C.C, K.P.C.C Executive Committee; Treasure, Thrissur DCC; President,
Kattakampal Panchayat, Cochin Devaswom Board; Vice President, Karshaka Congress
Kerala State Committee; Joined Cochin Praja Mandalam in 1947 and later, the INC in
1951.
Expired on 09-02-1998; Obituary made on 23-04-1998.
174

P. NARAYANAN SSLC; Son of Shri A. Panickan and


Smt. Thankamma; born on 31 January 1951; Wife: K. Radha;
2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Vaikom-(SC)-CPI],


11th KLA [Vaikom-(SC)-CPI].
(Elected in bye-election held on 28.2.1998 and took oath on
9.3.1998.)

Vice Chairman, Vaikom Municipality; Joint Secretary, A.I.S.F Kottayam District;


Member, CPI Kottayam District Committee; State President, Plantation Corporation
Officers Association.
Address : Lakshmi Narayana Bhavan, V.M.C. Ward IX, Thekkenada. P.O., Vaikom.
P. NARAYANAN THAMPI Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of
Dr. C. V. Padmanabha Pillai and Smt. B. Eswari Pillai
Thankatchy; born on December 1925; Wife : K. R. Leela
Tampi; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 2nd KLA [Neyyattinkara-PSP].

Secretary, PSP Parliamentary Party; State Secretary, Kerala State Bharat Scouts and
Guides (1993-94); President, Trivandrum District Kisan Panchayat; Was a Teacher
during 1944-46; Served in the Armed forces during 1946-47 as an officer and later in the
Travancore State forces during 1947-49.
Address : Advocate, Kalyan Mandir, Neyyattinkara P.O.
E. K. NAYANAR SSLC; Writer and Journalist; Son of Shri
Govindan Nambiar; born on 09 December 1919;
Wife: K. P. Sarada Teacher; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.
Member, 4th KLA [Irrikur-CPI (M)], (Elected in bye-election
held on 3-5-1974 and took oath on 16-5-1974),
6th KLA [Malampuzha-CPI (M)],
7th KLA [Malampuzha-CPI (M)],
8th KLA [Thrikkaripur-CPI (M)],
9th KLA [Thrikkaripur-CPI (M)],
10th KLA [Tellicherry-CPI (M)] (Elected in bye-election held
on 13-10-1996 and took oath on 22-10-1996).
Member, Lok Sabha (1967-70); Chief Minister from 25 –01-1980 to 20-10-1981, from 26-03-1987 to 17-06-
1991 and from 20-05-1996 to 13-05-2001; Opposition Leader (1981-82), (1982-87) and (1991-92); Chairman,
Committee of Privileges (1980-81); Was the Longest served Chief Minister (3 Terms- 4010 Days); Secretary,
CPI (M) State Committee; Member, CPI (M) Polit Bureau.
Editor: Desabhimani (1982-87) & (1991-96); Published about 20 Books; Joined Communist movement at the
age of 20; Participant of Aaron Mill Strike, Kayyur, Peasant uprising and Morazha struggle; Went underground
for about nine years in this regard; Imprisoned for about three years when the Communist Party was banned;
Detained under PD Act for three years during 1964-67.
Expired on 19-05-2004; Obituary made on 25-06-2004.
175

C. S. NEELAKANTAN NAIR BA, BL; Advocate; Son of


Shri P. Sivasankara Pillay; born in Medam 1098 (M.E.); Wife:
K. P. Saraswathy Devi; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Vilappil-SSP],


6th KLA [Trivandrum–East-NDP].

Chairman, Committee on Assurance (1970-71), KFC and served as its Director for 8
years; Member, Kerala University Syndicate and Senate; Mayor, Trivandrum Corporation
(1963-64); President, Kerala Co-operative Central Land Mortgage Bank (1969-76);
Director, Kerala Co-operative Central Bank.
Expired on 23-11-1984; Obituary made on 18-03-1985.

K. G. NEELAKANTAN NAMBUDIRIPAD Graduate, BL;


Advocate; Son of Shri K. A. Kuttan Nambudiripad and Smt. Savithri
Devi; born on 27 May 1924; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Changanacherry-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1967-68), Changanacherry


Municipality; Member, CPI District Council; Member of the CPI since 1952.
Address : Kumaramangalam, Changanacherry. Pin 686 101.

KUROOR NEELAKANTAN NAMBOODIRI PAD Born


in January 1896.

Member, 2nd KLA [Manalur-Congress].

President, Trichur District Congress Committee; Member, AICC (1922-32); One of the
Founder Directors, Mathrubhumi Daily; Secretary, Kerala Khadi Board; Took part in
Vaikom Satyagraha, Salt Sathyagragha, Foreign Cloth Shop Picketing, Quit India
Movement etc; Arrested and imprisoned 4 times; Lost the right ear because of the Lathi
charge in Kannur Jail; Actively involved in Khadi and Village Industries Movement and
in Community Development Programmes.
Obituary made on 09-02-1982.
176

N. NEELKANTAN PANDARATHIL BA BL; Advocate; Son of


Shri Narayanan Pandarathil and Smt. Savithri Andarjanam; born on
18 Kumbham 1092 (M.E.); Wife : Rajeswari Devi;
4 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1950-54),


1st KLA [Nedumangad-CPI], 2nd KLA [Nedumangad-CPI].

First elected as a Democratic Congress Member in a bye-election of Travancore Cochin


Assembly in 1950 later became a C.P.I. Member; Participated in freedom struggle;
Associated with Travancore State Congress and Democratic Congress Party before
joining Communist Party.
Address : Edavoor Matom, Kalathara, Nedumangad, Mancha P.O.
Dr. A. NEELALOHITHADASAN NADAR Post
Graduate; PHD, LLB, B.Ed; Son of
Shri K. P. Appi Nadar and Smt. A. Kunjulekshmi; born on 28
August 1947; Wife: Jameela Prakasham; 2 Daughters.
Member, 5th KLA [Kovalam-Independent],
8th KLA [Kovalam-LokDal],
10th KLA [Kovalam-JanathaDal],
11th KLA [Kovalam-JanathaDal (Secular)].
Elected to KLA in 1991 from Kovalam Constituency but declared
void by Kerala High Court on 11th December 1991.
Minister for Labour and Housing From 16-11-1979 to 01-12-1979, Minister for Sports
and Youth Affairs from 02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991, Minister for Forest and
Transport from 20-01-1999 to 13-02-2000, Janatha Dal Legislature Party Leader;
Member, Lok Sabha (1980-84), K.P.C.C (1969), A.I.C.C (1972), Janatha Dal National
Executive Committee; Parliamentary Party Leader, Democratic Socialist Party in Lok
Sabha; Chairman, Kerala University Union (1972); Founder, 'Kamaraj'
Foundation; President, Youth Congress (1969); State Secretary General, Janatha Dal;
State President, Congress for Democracy; State Chairman, Democratic Socialist Party;
President, Lok Dal.
Publisher, 'Yuga Deepam' Monthly.
Address : Veninna Puthen Veedu, Kazhivoor P.O., (via) Pulluvila, Thiruvananthapuram
District. Pin 695 526.
NICHOLOS RODRIGUES Third Form's Machinist
Diploma; Son of Shri Simon Rodrigues and Smt. Anathassia
Rodrigues; born on 16 July 1927; Wife : Iyry Rodriguez;
2 Sons, 4 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Nominated].

Served in the British Royal Navy during World War II; Was an employee in FACT; Later
actively associated with Trade union activities and Kerala Karshaka Sanghom.
Address : Panagai House, Boat Jetty Road, Vaduthala, Kochi –23.
177

P. NILAKANTAN Journalist; Son of Shri P. Pachan Panicker


and Smt. K. Narayani Amma; born on 23.2.1101 (M.E.); Wife : P.
Krishnamma; 3 Sons.

Member, 4th KLA [Kazhakuttam-SSP].

State Secretary, Socialist Party; District Secretary, S.S.P, Trivandrum; Joint Secretary,
S.S.P, Kerala Committee; Secretary and Whip, S.S.P Parliamentary Party; President,
ISRO Labour union, CTCRI Labour union; Served in the Royal Indian Army for four
years before joining politics in 1952; Undergone imprisonment several times.
Editor : ‘Porattam’ (Malayalam Monthly).
Address : T.C. 50/901 (44), Kalady, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-2.

K. P. NOORUDEEN Son of Shri Mohammed Haji; born on 30


July 1939; Wife : Asma; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Peravoor-INC],


6th KLA [Peravoor-INC (U)],
7th KLA [Peravoor-INC (I)],
8th KLA [Peravoor-INC], 9th KLA [Peravoor-INC].

Minister for Forest from 24-05-1982 to 25-03-1987; Chairman, Committee on


Environment (1992-93), (1993-95) & (1995-96); General Secretary, DCC
Kannur; Treasurer, KPCC; Chairman, Kerala State Financial Enterprises; Managing
Director, Veekshanam, Coir Marketing Federation, Alleppey; Associated with Co-
operative movement and Bharat Sevak Smaj.
Address : Asma Manzil, Puthiyangadi, Madai P.O., Pazhayangadi, Kannur.

T. K. NOUSHAD Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


T. S. Kamal; born on 06 June 1962; Wife : Saibunisa A. R.;
1 Son.

Member, 10th KLA [Palghat-CPI (M)].

Member, D.Y.F.I , Palakkad District Executive Committee; SFI Member from 1974;
District President, S.F.I. (1985); Council and Executive Member, Calicut University
Union.
Address : 12/183, Sultanpet, Palakkad–1.
178

OOMMEN CHANDY Graduate, BL; Son of Shri K. O. Chandy


and Smt. Baby Chandy; born on 31 October 1943; Wife:
Mariamma Oommen; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Puthupally-INC], 5th KLA [Puthupally-INC],


6th KLA [Puthupally-INC (U)], 7th KLA [Puthupally-INC (I)],
8th KLA [Puthupally-INC], 9th KLA [Puthupally-INC],
10th KLA [Puthupally-INC], 11th KLA [Puthupally-INC].

Chief Minister since 31 August 2004; Minister for Labour from 11-04-1977 to
25-04-1977, Minister for Labour and Housing from 27-04-1977 to 27-10-1978; Minister
for Home, Agriculture, Co-operation and Forests from 28-12-1981 to 17-03-1982;
Minister for Finance from 02-07-1991 to 22-06-1994; Chairman, Committee on Public
Accounts (1996-98); President, All Kerala Balajana Sakhyam (1961-62), K.S.U (1967-
69), Youth Congress (1970-71) and of various Trade Unions; Member, A.I.C.C;
Convenor, U.D.F.
Address : Karottu-Vallakkalil, Puthuppally, Kottayam.

Prof. OOMMEN MATHEW Post Graduate; Son of Shri


M. C. Oommen; born on 23 December 1939; Wife : Annamma
Mathew; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Kuttanad-KC (J)].

Member, KSRTC Advisory Committee, State Transport Authority, Food Advisory


Committee; President, Alleppey District Kerala Congress (J), Kerala Karshaka Union,
Thalavady Panchayath; Joined Congress in 1964 and elected as its Secretary in 1967.
Address : Mammoottil, Thalavady.

OOMMEN THALAVADY Graduate, BT; Teacher; Born on 24


June 1936; Wife: Saramma; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 4th KLA [Kuttanad-SP].

Member, S.S.P. State Executive, Kisan Panchayath, S.S.P. Alleppey District Committee;
Vice President, State PSTA; Convenor, District Joint Teacher’s Council; District
President, Janatadal; President of several trade unions; Imprisoned many times.
Recipient of National Teachers’ Award.
Expired on 11-04-2002; Obituary made on 17-06-2002.
179

M. T. PADMA Post Graduate, LLB B.Ed; Advocate; Daughter of


Shri M. Govindan and Smt. C. T. Kausalya; born on 09 January
1943; Husband : M. Radhakrishnan; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Quilandy-INC], 9th KLA [Quilandy-INC].

Minister for Fisheries, Rural Development and Registration from 02-07-1991 to


16-03-1995, Minister for Fisheries and Registration from 03-05-1995 to 09-05-1996;
Secretary & Treasurer, D.C.C, Kozhikode; General Secretary, State Mahila Congress;
Member, K.P.C.C., Sevadal Board, Family Welfare Committee, Social Welfare Board;
Orphanage Board; Vice President, KSC.
Address : Chandra, 4/344 D, Near Vellayil Telephone Exchange, Gandhi Road, Calicut.
Pin 673032.

A. PADMAKUMAR Graduate; Son of Shri P. Achuthan Nair and


Smt. P. Sulochana Devi; born on 27 May 1957; Wife : Leji; 1 Son,
2 Daughters.

Member, 9th KLA [Konni-CPI (M)].

President, DYFI, Pathanamthitta District; State Vice President, DYFI; Member, DYFI
Central Executive Committee, CPI (M) Pathanamthitta District Committee; District
Secretary, Pathanamthitta Grandha Sala Sangham; Joint Secretary, Kerala Karshaka
Sangham, Pathanamthitta.
Address : Keechem Parampil, Aranmula.P.O., Pathanamthitta.
A. K. PADMANABHAN Graduate; BEd; Teacher; Son of Shri
Theyyolakandy Kunhappa Nambiar and Smt. Ammalu Amma; born
on 15 July 1943; Wife : K. Remani; 3 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Perambra-CPI (M)],


8th KLA [Perambra-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Privileges (1989-91); President, K.S.Y.F., Kozhikode District


Committee; Member, K.S.Y.F. State Committee, CPI (M) Kozhikode District
Committee, Calicut University Senate; President, Perambra Panchayat; Chairman, Kerala
Khadi Workers Welfare Fund Board.
Address : A. K. House, Menhaniam, Perambra.P.O. Pin 673525.
180

E. PADMANABHAN SSLC; Son of Shri K.P. Ramunni Nair;


born on 31 March 1934; Wife : C. Rajamma; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Sreekrishnapuram-CPI (M)].

General Secretary, Kerala N.G.O. Union (1965-82), FSETO (1973-82), Zonal Secretary,
All India State Government Employees Federation (1965); Actively associated in
organising Government employees since 1955.
Expired on 18-09-1990; Obituary made on 17-12-1990.

G. PADMANABHAN THAMPI Graduate, BL;


Advocate; Son of Shri Kerala Varma Raja; Born in 1929;
Wife : Paliyath Rati Kunjamma; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 1st KLA [Thiruvalla-CPI].

Participated in political and students movements; Engaged in Municipal and trade union
activities; Co-operator.
Expired on 26-11-2002; Obituary made on 14-02-2003.

C. V. PADMARAJAN BA BL; Advocate; Son of Shri K. Velu


Vaidyan and Smt. K. M. Thankamma; born on 22 July 1931; Wife :
R. Vasantha Kumari; 2 Sons.

Member, 7th KLA [Chathannur-INC (I)],


9th KLA [Chathannur-INC]

Minister for Community Development and Fisheries from 24-05-1982 to 29-08-1983,


Minister for Electricity and Coir [finance also since 22-6-1994] from 02-07-1991 to
16-03-1995, Minister for Finance, Coir and Devaswom from 22-03-1995 to 09-05-1996;
Vice Chairman, Kerala State Planning Board; President, K.P.C.C, D.C.C Quilon, Block
Congress Committee, Chathannur; Member, AICC, K.P.C.C; Chairman, INC State
Disciplinary Action Committee; Vice- President, President, D.C.C Quilon; President All
Kerala Urban Banks Federation; Director, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd; Entered politics
during freedom struggle through All Travancore Students Congress; Served as District
Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor, Quilon during 1973-79.
Address : Vasanth, Kollam-12.
181

K. PANKAJAKSHAN BA BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


M. Kesavan and Smt. K. Lekshmi; born on 25 January
1928; Wife : C. Vijayanthy; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 4th KLA [Trivandrum-II-RSP],


5th KLA [Trivandrum–West-RSP),
6th KLA [Aryanadu-RSP], 7th KLA [Aryanadu-
RSP], 8th KLA [Aryanadu-RSP].

Minister for Public Works from 04-02-1976 to 25-03-1977, Minister for Works from
11-04-1977 to 25-04-1977, Minister for Works and Sports from 27-04-1977 to
27-10-1978 and from 29-10-1978 to 07-10-1979, Minister for Labour & Rehabilitation from 02-04-1987 to 17-
06-1991; Government Chief Whip; Chief Whip, Opposition Parties; Member, RSP State and Central
Committees; Secretary, RSP Kerala Committee; General Secrtary, RSP; Councilor, Trivandrum Corporation;
General Secretary, Kerala United Trade Union Congress; President, Kerala Sports Council; Kerala Volley ball
Association; Actively participated in national movement under state congress leadership in the 1940’s; Went
underground after Pettah police firing in 1947; Joined KSP and later RSP.
Address : Indu Mahal, Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram-24.

A. M. PARAMAN Son of Shri A. K. Madhavan and Smt.


Lakshmi; born on 20 October 1926; Wife : Madhavi;
1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Ollur-CPI].

Vice-President, AITUC, Kerala; President, AITUC, Thrissur; Member, CPI District


Secretariat and State Council, Director Board, Seetharam Textile Mills; Councillor,
Thrissur Municipality for about thirty years and Chairman of standing committee.
Address : Aeinivalappil House, Kuttan Kulangara Lane, Punkunnam, Thrissur- 2.

T. A. PARAMAN Post Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


Kunjan; born on 24 August 1924; Wife: M. A. Devaky; 1 Son,
1 Daughter.

Member, 4th KLA [Kunnathunadu-(SC)-RSP],


5th KLA [Njarakkal– (SC)-RSP].

Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1970-71) & (1977-79); Sub Editor,


All India Radio New Delhi (1955); Was Teacher from 1945-46 and an employee in
Madras Corporation and AG’s office Madras in 1950; Sub Editor, AIR (1955); Sub
Magistrate in Kerala Judicial Service (1956-64).
Publications : Ee Harijana Prashnam, Indiayude Rashtriyathil Jathiyude Swadhinvum
Harijanangalum
Expired on 21-12-2000.
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R. PARAMESWARAN PILLAI Teacher; Son of Shri


K. Velayudhan Pillai and Smt. B. Bhageerathy Amma; born on 12
March 1931; Wife : K. Vijayalekshmi Amma;
4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 4th KLA [Neyyattinkara-CPI (M)].

Member, C.P.I.(M) Thiruvananthapuram District Committee, CPI (M) State Committee;


General Secretary, Trivandrum District Thottam Thozhilali Union; Vice President,
Karshaka Thozhilali Union District Committee; Was a Teacher in Ottasekharamangalam
High School.
Address : Ajaya Bhavan, Kuravara, Ottasekharamangalam, (Via) Neyattinkara,
Thiruvananthapuram. Pin 695125.

K. K. N. PARIYARAM Son of Shri Krishnan Nambiar; born


in 1920.

Member, 8th KLA [Thaliparamba-CPI (M)].

Member, C.P.I.(M) District Committee; President, Pariyaram Panchayat, CANFED


Kannur District; Director, RAIDCO; Trade union activist and Karshaka Saghom Leader;
Started political career as a Congress man; Later joined Communist Party in 1940; Went
underground following Morazha incident; Undergone imprisonment for four years;
Actively involved in freedom movement.
Expired on 24-02-1989; Obituary made on 13-03-1989.

PAUL P. MANI Son of Shri P. Mani and Smt. Ealamma Mani;


born on 16 Kumbham 1100 (M.E.) Wife : Anna Paul; 1 Son,
3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Thrippunnithura-Congress(R)].

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies from 16-05-1972 to 25-03-1977; President,
Ernakulam District Congress Committee; Treasurer, K.P.C.C.; Vice President, K.P.C.C.;
Chairman, GCDA; Gave up studies in 1942 to participate in Quit India Movement;
Joined INC in the same year.
Address : Puthenveetil, Chottanikkara P.O., Ernakulam.
183

M. K. PAULSON MASTER Post Graduate; Son of Shri


M. P. Kunju Vareed and Smt. Rosa Kunju Vareed; born on 25
December 1947; Wife: V. C. Annie; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Manalur-INC].

Member, Thrissur District Council (1991), District Panchayath, Pastoral Council,


Thrissur, Arch Diocease, Pullikkad Panchayath; Chairman, BDC, Kodakara; D.C.C.
Secretary, Thrissur (from 1992).
Address : Munjanadan House, Pudukad P.O., Thrissur District. Pin 680 301.

T. P. PEETHAMBARAN MASTER Graduate,


B.T; Teacher; Son of Shri T. K. Pappu; born on 19 February
1928; Wife : K. K. Thankamma; 3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Palluruthy-INC (U)],


7th KLA [Palluruthy-Congress (S)],
8th KLA [Palluruthy-I.C (S)].

Chairman, Library Advisory Committee (1980-82); Vice President, Ernakulam District


Congress (S) Committee; President, Ernakulam District Congress (S) Committee, All
India Secondary Teachers Federation; General Secretary, K.P.C.C. (S), Nationalist
Congress Party, PSTA; Member, Palluruthy Panchayath, All India Education Advisory
Board; Coluncillor, Corporation of Cochin; Started political career through Cochin Rajya
Praja Mandal; Joined ISP in 1948; State executive member of PSP till 1960; Joined INC
in 1962.
Address : Thekkenezhath House, Palluruthy, Kochi - 6.

PENNAMMA JACOB ESLC; Born on 10 February


1927; Husband : P. T. Jacob; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Muvattupuzha-Independent].

Member, State Committee, Kerala Congress for six years, Thirumaradi Panchayat; State
Organiser, All Kerala Balajanasakhyam; President, Vanitha Parishat, Mahila Samajam;
Secretary, Malankara Orthodox Women’s Association.
Expired on 08-10-1998; Obituary made on 26-02-1999.
184

C. F. PERIERA Mechanical Engineer; Born in August 1889.

Member, 2nd KLA [Nominated].

Joined Royal Engineers in the British Navy in France during World War I; Later worked
as power engineer in various firms in England and India till 1959.
Obituary made on 30-03-1981.

E. K. PILLAI Intermediate; Son of Shri K. Easwaran Nair and


Smt. K. Narayani Pillai; born on 04 May 1926.

Member, 5th KLA [Pathanapuram-CPI],


6th KLA [Pathanapuram-CPI].

Member, C.P.I. Kollam District Committee, C.P.I. State Council, C.P.I State Executive
Committee, National Executive Committee, All India Kissan Sabha; General Secretary,
Kerala Karshaka Sangham; President, Central Council, Travancore Student’s Congress,
Kerala State Malayora Karshaka Sanghom; Led many student’s agitations during
freedom struggle and was arrested twice; Became a member of Communist Party in 1952.
Expired on 12-07-2000; Obituary made on 21-12-2000.

P. B. R. PILLAI Son of Shri P. S. Krishna Pillai; born on


19 Medam 1106 (M.E.).

Member, 4th KLA [Ettumanoor-SP],


5th KLA [Ettumanoor-Janatha].

Whip, Janatha Legislature Party; District Secretary, Socialist Party, Kottayam; Chairman,
Kerala State Handloom Workers Welfare Fund Board; General Secretary, Transport
Workers Federation; Executive Committee Member, India-China Friendship Association
and visited China as a member of the delegation; Joined ISP in 1951 and later PSP and
Socialist Party in 1955.
Editor and Publisher : "Mattam" and "Samaj Vadi".
Address : Puthuvail House, Mariathuruth P.O., Kottayam.
185

E. P. POULOSE BA, BL; Advocate; Born on 02 October


1909.

Member, Travancore Legislative Assembly (1948),


1st KLA [Ramamangalam-Congress],
2nd KLA [Ramamangalam-Congress].

Minister for Food & Agriculture from 22-02-1960 to 26-09-1962 and from
26-09-1962 to 10-09-1964; Partcipated in freedom movement; Joined INC in 1935;
Underwent imprisonment in 1946; Actively involved in Co-operation movement.
Expired on 17-11-1983; Obituary made on 12-12-1983.

P. I. POULOSE SSLC, Intermediate Course Completed; Born


on February 2, 1927; Wife: Sarasamma; 1 Son (Shri Saju Paul,
MLA), 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Perumbavoor-Congress(R)].

Member, D.D.C. Ernakulam (1968), Kerala Karshaka Sanghom, Vengoor Panchayat;


Entered Politics as student worker in Tavancore State Congress and as INC worker in
1947; Later, member of CPI from 1958 to 1961; Attended state and All India
Conferences as delegate; Joined INC subsequently in 1962.
Expired on 27-04-1982; Obituary made on 28-06-1982.

V. J. POULOSE Pre-Degree; Son of Shri V. V. John and Smt.


Sosamma John; born on 24 February 1948; Wife: Somy.

Member, 9th KLA [Kothamangalam-INC],


10th KLA [Kothamangalam-INC],
11th KLA [Kothamangalam-INC].

; General Secretary, Vice President and President of


D.C. C., Ernakulam; President, Ernakulam District Youth Congress
Committee,Wholesale Consumers Co-operative Society, Ernakulam; Member,
Mulamthuruthy Panchayat for 10 years; Board Member, MARKETFED; Director Board
Member of various Co-operative societies and Banks; Entered politics through KSU
Address : Vazhakulangara, Nellikkuzhiyil Veedu, Kothamangalam P.O., Ernakulam.
186

N. PRABHAKARA THANDAR Born in December 1921.

Member, 3rd KLA [Sherthalai-CPI (M)].

Member, C.P.I.(M) Alappuzha District Committee. Expelled from school in 1940 for
participating in Congress movement; Joined Travancore State Congress in 1941 and later
joinde CPI in 1943; participated in Vayalar Struggle and went underground for two years;
associated with SNDP Yogam and Karshaka Thozhilali Union and Chethu Thozhilali
Union; President, Thuravoor Panchayat.
Obituary made on 30-03-1995.

K. P. PRABHAKARAN SSLC; Son of Shri Paran; born on 17


September 1926; Wife : K.R. Karthiayani; 5 Sons (including Shri.
K. P. Rajendran MLA).

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952-


54), 5th KLA [Cherpu-CPI],
6th KLA [Cherpu-CPI], 7th KLA [Cherpu-CPI].

Minister for Health & Electricity from 18-11-1978 to 07-10-1979; Member, C.P.I. State
Executive Committee, All India Student’s Federation, AITUC General Council, Kerala
Tody Workers Welfare Fund Director Board; Took part in freedom movement;
Imprisoned for 3 ½ years; Went underground for 1 ½ years; Joined CPI in 1942; Trade
Union Leader; Espoused the cause of coir workers and Kole cultivators; Associated with
co-operative movement; Vice-President and President, Kerala State Chethuthozhilali
Federation; Vice- President, KSTUC.
Address : Koonath House, Anthikkad P.O., Pin. 680641.

THACHADY PRABHAKARAN SSLC, Up to


Intermediate; Son of Shri Velayudhan; born on 16 November
1936; Wife: Sarojini; 3 Sons.

Member, 6th KLA [Kayamkulam-INC (U)],


7th KLA [Kayamkulam-INC (I)],
9th KLA [Kayamkulam-INC].

Minister for Finance from 05-06-1986 to 05-03-1987; President, Alappuzha


D.C.C.; Secretary, K.P.C.C.; President, District Co-operative Bank. Alappuzha Central
Coir Marketing Society, Kerala State Co-operative Bank, Kerala State Co-operative Coir
Marketing Federation, Kumaran Asan Memorial High School, Pallana.
Expired on 14-02-2000; Obituary made on 29-03-2000.
187

R. PRAKASAM MA; Son Of Shri P. M. Raman And


Smt. A. Bharathy; Born On 22 March 1927; Wife : D. Lilly: 2 Sons,
3 Daughters.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954),


1st KLA [Attingal-CPI].

Joined the Communist Party in 1946; Chairman, Attingal Municipal Council in 1953 and
1956; Participated in the Transport Workers strike in 1954; Member, Kerala University
Senate, Arbitration Board, Labour Department, Industrial Relations Board, Municipal
Law Unification Committee; High Power Watchdog Committee of Government
(1975-76); President, Kumaran Asan Memorial , Kayikkara; Chairman, KILE, Minimum
Wages Committee, Madhya Vyavasaya Thozhilali Union; Visited Cuba and Patric
Lumumba University, Moscow at the invitation of their cultural departments; Secretary,
CBSE Schools, Sivagiri and Alwaye.
Authored six books including ‘Vyavasaya Bhandathinulla Mukhavura’, ‘ Kalathinotha
Police’.
Recipient of Indira Priyadarsini Vrikshamitra Award in 1992.
Address : Gokulam, Parippally.

M. PRAKASHAN MASTER Post Graduate, LLB; Son of Shri


N. Achuthan and Smt. M. Sarojini; born on 31 May 1959;
Wife : M. Remani; 3 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Azhicode-CPI (M)] Elected in bye-election


held on 2-6-2005 and took oath on 10-6-2005.

President, Azhikode Panchayat for 8 years, Kannur Block Panchayat; Member, State
Development Council, CPI (M) District Secretariat; General Secretary, Kerala Block
Panchayats Association; Chairman, Kannur Co-operative Spinning Mills (2000-01); State
Secretary, Balasangam; State Vice-President, DYFI; Started career as a teacher in 1979.
Address : Pranavam, Azhicode P.O., South Kannur. Pin – 690006.
188

ADOOR PRAKASH Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


N. Kunjuraman and Smt.V. M. Vilasini; born on 24 May
1955; Wife: Jayasree Prakash; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Konni-INC], 11th KLA [Konni-INC].

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies from 05-09-2004 onwards; Vice President, KSU (I)
State Committee; General Secretary, Youth Congress State Committee (1988-92); Joint
Secretary, KPCC (I) (1997-01); Member, KPCC (1992); Vice-President DCC (I),
Pathanamthitta (1993); Director, Kerala State Co-operative Bank, Kerala State
Co-operative Rubber Marketing Federation; Working President, Kerala Private College
Employees Association; General Secretary, Kerala State Electricity Employees Congress.
Address : Ramanilayam, Adoor P.O., Pathanamthitta. Pin 691 523.

K. PRAKASH BABU BA, BEd., LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


G. Krishna Pillai; born on 14 May 1955; Wife : S. Sobhana
Kumari; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Pathanapuram-CPI],


10th KLA [Pathanapuram-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1996-98) & (1998-01); Member,


C.P.I. State Council, CPI District Committee, Kerala University Senate; President, All
India Kisan Sabha, Kerala State Council, AIYF Kollam District; Head Master,
Manjakkala U.P.S.
Address : Souparnika, Kunnicode P.O., Kollam (Dist).

G. PRATHAPA VARMA THAMPAN Post Graduate, LLB,


Doctorate in Political Science; Advocate; Son of Shri P. Gopala
Panicker and Smt. K. Bharathi; born on 20 September 1959;
Wife: Deepa Thampan; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Chathannoor-INC].

Member, Kerala University Senate twice, Kollam DCC and KPCC; Executive Member,
KPCC; State Treasurer, KSU (1981-82); Executive Member, Youth Congress (1986-
88); State General Secretary, KSU, (1985-86), Youth Congress (1988-2000); KSU State
Executive Member (1979-80); KSU Kalavedhi, State Convenor (1983-84); President,
Peroor Service Co-operative Bank.
Address : Krishna Kripa, Palace Ward, Thevally P.O., Kollam. Pin 691 009.
189

T. N. PRATHAPAN Pre-Degree; Son of Shri T.V. Narayanan


and Smt. Kalikutty; born on 12 May 1960; Wife: U.K. Rema;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Nattika-INC].

State Vice President, KSU; General Secretary, District Youth Congress; Vice President
and President, KSU Thrissur District Committee; Member, Thrissur District Congress
Committee, Wild life Advisory Board, Kerala Sports Council, Calicut University Senate;
Kerala Kala Mandalam Executive Committee; Editor, ‘Agrya Magazine’; Also writes
stories and poems.
Address: Thottungal House, Talikulam P.O., Thrissur. Pin. 680 569.

A. S. PURUSHOTHAMAN SSLC; Born in 1925; 1 Son,


1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Njarakkal-CPI (M)]

Member, C.P.I. (M), District Committee, Panchayath Association State Executive;


President, Elakunnapuzha Panchayath; Leader of Trade unions especially of
Chethuthozhilali in Vypin; Actively engaged in cultural activities also.
Expired on 07-08-1994; Obituary made on 10-08-1994.

K. PURUSHOTHAMAN Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


N. C. Kannan; born on 21 December 1930; Wife : Karthyayani;
3 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Uduma-CPI (M)], 7th KLA [Uduma-CPI (M)]


(Elected in bye-election held on 31-1-1985 and took oath on 14-2-
1985).

Entered politics in 1948 as an active worker of Communist Party; Member, CPI (M)
Kasargod District Committee; Actively involved in cultural activities also.
Address : Advocate, Kanhangad P.O., Kannur.
190

K. PURUSHOTHAMAN PILLAI Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son


of Shri Krishna Pillai and Smt. Lekshmy Kutty Amma; born in
October 1930; Wife : M. K. Subhadramma; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Vazhoor-CPI].

Member, C.P.I. District Committee, Kottayam, Kottayam District Development Council,


Rubber Plantation Committee, Kottayam; President, Kottayam District Karshaka
Sanghom.
Address : Advocate, Chandrakantham, Kadayanickadu. P.O., Kottayam.

P. G. PURUSHOTHAMAN PILLAI Graduate; BL; Son of


Shri Rama Panikkar and Smt. Janaki Amma; born on 26 January
1929; Wife : P.L. Rajamma; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Chengannur-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Chengannur-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1971-72), Library Advisory Committee


(1974-75); Secretary and President, Travancore-Cochin Students Federation;
Vice-President, A.I.S.F.; Treasurer, Kerala Grantha Sala Samghom; Executive Member,
Kerala Kalamandalam; Member, CPI(M) Alleppey District Committee, University
Delegation to China in October 1955; Founder President, Kannassa Kalasamithy,
Niranom.
Editor : Desabhimani daily.
Address : Manipuzha House, Niranom P.O., Alappuzha.Pin 689621.
191

VAKKOM PURUSHOTHAMAN M.A., LLB; Advocate; Son


of Shri Bhanu Panicker and Smt. Bhavani; born on 12 April 1928;
Wife: Dr. Lily Purushothaman; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter .
Member, 4th KLA [Attingal-Congress(R)],
5th KLA [Attingal-INC],
6th KLA [Attingal-INC (U)],
7th KLA [Attingal-INC(I)] (Resigned the membership on 28
December 1984), 11th KLA [Attingal-INC].
Minister for Agriculture & Labour from 25-09-1971 to 25-03-1977, Minister for Health
and Tourism from 25-01-1980 to 16-10-1981, Speaker, 7th KLA from 24-06-1982 to 28-
12-1984; Lieutenant Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands (19-3-1993 to18-3-1996);
Speaker 11th KLA from 06-06-2001 to 04-09-2004, Minister for Finance and
Excise since 05-09-2004; Member, Lok Sabha (1984-89) & (1989-91); Chairman,
Committee on Public Undertakings (Lok Sabha), Committee on Subordinate Legislation
(Lok Sabha); Syndicate Member, Kerala University; Started political life as a worker of
Students Congress in 1946; Became a Member of Vakkom Panchayath in 1953;
President, D.C.C., Thiruvananthapuram; General Secretary, K.P.C.C.; Vice President,
K.P.C.C.; A.I.C.C. Member for 25 years; Chairman of the consultative committee of
experts to the CIDP of Inter Parliamentary Union, Geneva for 5 years, Delegate to the
Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held at Bahamas in 1982, Nairobi in 1983, Isle
of Man in 1984, and Australia in 2001; Leader, Indian Delegation to the Global
Conference on the sustainable development of Small Island Developing States
(Barbadose 1996).
Address: Bindu, Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram-11.

RACHEL SUNNY PANAVELI SSLC; Daughter of Shri


M. G. Abraham Kaithavana and Smt. Sosamma Abraham; born
on 08 August 1941; Husband the late Sunny Panavelil, Ex. M.L.A.
2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Ranni-Congress (S)]. Elected in bye-election


held on 23-1-1986 and took oath on 28-1-1986.

Drawn to politics after marriage in 1960; Influenced and inspired her husband in his
political and social activities; Associated with many women’s organisations.
Address : Panavelil House, Angadi.P.O., Ranni.
192

N. K. RADHA SSLC; Daughter of Shri Chappan Nair; born


on 01 January 1951; Husband : Kunhiraman; 2 Sons.

Member, 9th KLA [Perambra-CPI (M)],


10th KLA [Perambra-CPI (M)].

Secretary, Janadhipathya Mahila Association; Entered politics through SFI in 1970;


Actively associated with KSKTU and Mahila Associations; Became a member of CPI
(M) in 1975; Member, CPI (M) State Committee and Kozhikode District Committee.
Address : Smrithi, Meppayur, Kozhikode.

RADHA RAGHAVAN Secondary Education; Daughter of Shri


Paithal and Smt. Nani; born on 03 June 1961; Husband: the late
K. Raghavan Master (Ex-MLA); 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 10th KLA [North Wayanad–(S.T)–INC],


11th KLA [North Wayanad–(ST)– INC] Resigned membership
on 5-7-2005.

State President, Madhya Varjana Samithi; Chairperson, Adivasi Vikas Parishad; Working
Committee Member, Democratic India Congress; Actively involved in social work,
especially among scheduled caste, scheduled tribes and other weaker sections of the
society.
Address: Kariampadi House, Kalanadikolli. P.O., Pulpally, Wayanad.

K. RADHAKRISHNAN Graduate; Son of Shri


M. C. Kochunni and Smt. Chinna; born on 24 May 1964.

Member, 10th KLA [Chelakkara– (SC)-CPI (M)],


11th KLA [Chelakkara –(SC)-CPI (M)].

Minister for Welfare of Backward and Scheduled Communities and Youth


Affairs from 20-05-1996 to 13-05-2001; Opposition Chief Whip; Member, Thrissur
District Council, SFI Secretariat and Thrissur District Committee; D.Y.F.I State
Committee, CPI (M) Thrissur District Committee, KSKTU State Committee; Associated
with literacy movement and Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishath.
Address : Vadakkevalappil House, Thonnoorkara P.O., Chelakkara, Thrissur.
193

MANGODE RADHAKRISHNAN Diploma in Engineering; Son of


Shri Appukuttan Nair and Smt. Ratnamma Pillai; born on 30 May
1965; Wife: S. Prijikumari; 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Nedumangad-CPI].

Member, CPI, Thiruvananthapuram District Executive Committee; District President,


AIYF; President, Kerala Retail Ration Dealers Association; Secretary, B. M. Sultan
Smaraka Samithi.
Address : Anjanam, Puravoorkonam, Karakulam P.O., Thiruvananthapuram.

T. U RADHAKRISHNAN Graduate; Son of Shri T. K.Unni and


Smt. Sarojini Unni; born on 14 November 1953; Wife: M. G.
Molly; 2 Sons.

Member, 11th KLA [Mala-INC].

District Chairman, Congress Sevadal; Member, KPCC, KPCC Executive; President,


Kerala State Beverages Corporation Employees Association, INTUC union leader of
Silk forging unit; Entered politics through KSU and Youth Congress.
Address : Thattarody House, P.O. Annammanada, Thrissur. Pin 680 741.

THIRUVANCHOOR RADHAKRISHNAN BA, LLB; Advocate;


Son of Shri K. P. Parameswaran Pillai and Smt. M. G. Gourikutty
Amma; born on 26 December 1949; Wife: Lalithambika
Radhakrishnan; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Adoor-INC], 10th KLA [Adoor-INC],


11th KLA [Adoor-INC].

Minister for Water Resources & Parliamentary Affairs since 05-09-2004 with additional
charge of Forests from 9-2-2005; Secretary, Congress Legislature Party; Chairman,
Kerala University Union (1973); Member, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Syndicate (1986-96), Kerala University Senate, AICC, KPCC Election Committee;
General Secretary, All Kerala Balajana Sakhyam (1966), KSU (1969), Kerala Universiry
Union (1971), Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress (1978), KPCC (1984-01); State President,
Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress (1982), KSU (1974); President, KSU District Committee
(1967), Kerala State Transport Workers Union.
Address : Manasa, Kodimatha, Kottayam.
194

VARKALA RADHAKRISHNAN BA, BL; Advocate; Son of


Shri Vasudevan; born on 21 August 1927; Wife : The late
Prof. M. Soudamini; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Varkala-CPI (M)],


7th KLA [Varkala-CPI (M)], 8th KLA [Varkala-CPI (M)],
9th KLA [Varkala-CPI(M)].

Speaker from 30-03-1987 to 28-06-1991; Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts


(1982-84), Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions (1981-82),
Administrative Reforms Committee (1996-98); Member, Lok Sabha (1998-99),
(1999-04), and since 2004, Kerala University Senate, Karshaka Sanghom State
Committee, Panel of Chairman, Committee on Privileges, General Purpose Committee
and Subordinate Legislation Committee and Committee on Personal and Public
Grievances of Lok Sabha; President, Kerala State Lawyers Union, Varkala Panchayath
during 1953-62; Vice President, All India Lawyers Union; Attended Commonwealth
Parliamentary Conferences in Kualalumpur (1987), Canberra (1988), Barbadose (1989),
Zimbabwe (1990).
Address : Rajendra, Thycaud, Trivandrum.

R. RAGHAVA MENON MA, BL; Advocate; Born on 14


June 1892.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1937-46) and


(1946-51),
1st KLA [Palghat-Congress], 2nd KLA [Palghat-
Congress].

Minister for Food, Transport & House Rent Control (1946-47) in Madras State; Member,
AICC from its beginning till 1952; President DCC, Malabar till it was dissolved;
Member, KPCC (1950-60), Became one of the Ist members of Congress in 1919; Set up
Practice at Palghat as early as 1917.
Obituary made on 03-03-1972.
K. P. RAGHAVA PODUVAL B.Sc. BL; Advocate; Son of
Shri K.P. Govindan Nair and Smt.K.P. Lakshmi Amma;
born on 15 June 1928; Wife P.A. Kamalakshi Amma;
1 Son, 5 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Thaliparamba-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances (1969-70); President, Karshaka


Sanghom; Editorial Member, Popular Jurist; Vice President, AILU; Set up practice in
1955; Joined CPI in 1947.
Address : Advocate, Taliparamba, Cannanore District.
195

B. RAGHAVAN Pre-Degree; Son of Shri K. Bharathan; born


on 01 October 1952; Wife : Renuka Devi; 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Neduvathoor – SC-CPI (M)],


9th KLA [Neduvathoor – SC-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes


(1989–91); Member, Cochin University of Science and Technology Syndicate, CPI (M)
District Committee; Vice President, Kottarakkara Panchayath; Secretary, KSKTU
Kollam District Committee.
Address: Chamakkala, Kizhakkethil Veedu, Kizhakkekkara, Kottarakkara.

M. K. RAGHAVAN BA, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


M. I. Kuttan; born on 4 Kanni 1092 (M.E.);
Wife: K. Anandalakshmi; 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Njarakkal-Congress (R)],


5th KLA [Sherthalai-INC].

Minister for Labour & Housing from 29-10-1978 to 07-10-1979; Chairman, Committee
on Public Undertakings (1977-79), Committee on Private Members’ Bills and
Resolutions (1973–74), Committee on Government Assurances (1974–75), Mattanchery
Municipal Council (1956-76); Chief Whip, Congress Legislature Party; Member, AICC,
Cochin Port Trust; Formed Cochin Thuramugha Thozhilali Union; Founder Member, All
India Port and Duck Workers Federation (1952); First Secretary, Chamber of Municipal
Chairman; President, SNDP Yogam.
Expired on 20-12-1994; Obituary made on 30-03-1995.
196

M. V. RAGHAVAN Son of Shri Sankaran Nambiar and


Smt.Thambai Amma;born on 05 May 1933; Wife: C.V. Janaki;
3 Sons, 1 Daughter
Member, 4th KLA [Madayi-CPI (M)],
5th KLA [Thaliparamba-CPI (M)],
6th KLA [Kuthuparamba-CPI (M)],
7th KLA [Payyannur-CPI (M)], 8th KLA [Azhikode-CMP],
9th KLA [Kazhakkootam-CMP],
11th KLA [Trivandrum –West-CMP].
Minister for Co-Operation from 24-06-1991 to 16-03-1995, Minister for Co-Operation from 22-03-1995 to 09-
05-1996, Minister for Co-Operation and Ports from 17-05-2001 to 29-08-2004, Minister for Co-Operation and
Ports since 31-08-2004. President, Pappinissery Panchayat, Kannur (16 years), A.K.G. Memorial Co-operative
Hospital, Kannur, Pappinissery Visha Chikitsa Society, Parassinikadavu, Parassinikadavu Ayurveda Medical
College; Chairman, Kerala Co-operative Hospital Complex and Centre for Advanced Medical Services Ltd.,
Pariyaram, Kannur; Vice Chairman, Academy of Medical Sciences, Pariyaram; Member, CPI (M) State
Secretariat; Formed CMP in 1986; General Secretary, CMP since its formation.
Publication : Selected essays, Niyamasabha Prasangangal.
Address : Melethu Veedu, Burnassery, Kannur

K. RAGHAVAN MASTER SSLC, T.T.C; Teacher; Son of Shri K.


Kutty Raman; born on 06 October 1944; Wife: Radha Raghavan Ex-
MLA; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.
Member, 4th KLA [South Wayanad– (ST)-Congress (R)],
5th KLA [Sultan’s Battery-(ST)-INC)],
7th KLA [North Wayanad–(ST)-INC(I)],
8th KLA [North Wayanad –(ST)-INC],
9th KLA [North Wayanad–(ST)-INC].
Chairman, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
(1982–87), (1992–93) and (1993–96); Member, Calicut University Senate; State
Convener, Adivasi Vikas Parishath; Vice-President, Youth Congress (I) State Committee
(1978); President, D.C.C (I), Wynad.
Expired on 30-01-1996; Obituary made on 01-03-1996.

P. C. RAGHAVAN NAIR SSLC, TTC; Teacher; born


in September 1916.

Member, 2nd KLA [Chevayur-CPI],


3rd KLA [Calicut-I-CPI (M)].

Took part in national movement and joined INC in 1932; Later joined Congress Socialist
Party in 1934 and CPI in 1940; Imprisoned seven times; Participated in Malabar Teachers
agitation 1938 resulting in the cancellation of teachers certificate.
Expired on 15-03-1991; Obituary made on 20-03-1991.
197

P. RAGHAVAN Graduate, LLB; Son of Shri Raman Nair; born in


1945; Wife : Kamala; 2 Sons.

Member, 9th KLA [Uduma-CPI (M)],


10th KLA [Uduma-CPI (M)].

Entered Politics in 1958; Arrested and imprisoned in Tihar Central Jail (1969); Had to
suffer atrocities while in police custody.
Address : Munnad P.O., Chengala (via), Kasaragod.

P. K. RAGHAVAN Son of Shri Kunjathan and Smt. Kunjila;


born on 23 April 1934; Wife : P. Saraswathy; 1 Son,
2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Pathanapuram – (SC)-CPI],


4th KLA [Pathanapuram – (SC)-CPI],
8th KLA [Vaikom-(SC)-CPI].

Minister for Harijan Welfare & Housing from 04-10-1970 to 24-09-1971, Minister
for Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes Development from 02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991;
Chairman, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (1976),
SC/ST Monitoring and Steering Committee (9th Five Year Plan, Kerala); President and
Patron K.P.M.S; General Convenor, SC/ST Joint Council; General Secretary, Pulayar
Mahasabha; Member, C.P.I., State Secretariat, National Council, Secretary & President,
Kerala State Karshaka Thozhilali Federation; Assistant Secretary, Bharathiya Chethu
Masdoor Union.
Managing Editor: Nayalapam (Monthly)
Expired on 19-8-2005.

RAGHAVAN POZHEKADAVIL Son of Shri Ayyappan and


Smt. Kalikutty; born on 27 January 1926; Wife : Chandramathy;
5 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Ollur-Congress], 7th KLA [Ollur-Congress]

Chairman, House Committee (1984-87); Member, KPCC, K.P.C.C. & INTUC State
Executive Committee, Coir Advisory Committee, Minimum Wages Committee; District
President, INTUC, Kattoor Panchayat for seven years, Karalam Panchayat for two
years; Vice President, Trichur DCC (I), Karshaka Thozhilali Federation, Toddy Tappers
State Committee; Chairman, Toddy Welfare Fund Board; Joined INC in1947;
Expired on 14-05-2005; Obituary made on 11-8-2005.
198

V. V. RAGHAVAN Son of Shri Velappan; born on 23 June


1923; Wife: C. Satyabhama; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Cherpu-CPI], 9th KLA [Cherpu-CPI].

Minister for Agriculture from 02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991; Member, Lok Sabha


(1996– 97) and (1998–99), Rajya Sabha (2000–04); Introduced Group Farming Scheme
(Fayalil Ninnum Vayalilekku); Elected to Thrissur Municipal Council thrice; Entered to
politics through Cochin Praja Mandal; Later joined Kerala Socialist Party and
participated in the freedom struggle; Imprisoned several times; Joined CPI in 1948.
Recipient of the Soviet Land Nehru Award in 1977 for the book 'In The Land Of Lenin'.
Expired on 27-10-2004. Obituary made on 10-2-2005.

A. A. RAHIM up to BA; Son of Shri Aboobacker Kunju; born


on 07 February 1920; Wife: Fathima; 3 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954–56),


1st KLA [Quilon-Congress], 2nd KLA [Quilon-Congress],
4th KLA [Kundara-Congress(R)], 5th KLA [Kundara-INC].

Governor, Meghalaya (1989–90); Minister of State for External Affairs, Law and Company Affairs,
Union Cabinet (1982-84); Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1979-81), Committee on
Estimates (1972–73), Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1975–76); Deputy Leader, Congress
Legislature Party; Member, Lok Sabha (1980–84), A.I.C.C., Cochin University Senate, State and
Central Wakf Board Minister for Health, Agriculture and Industries in Travancore Cochin during 1955-
56; President, D.C.C.; Vice President, K.P.C.C.; Chairman, T.K.M. College of Engineering Governing
Council; Director, IIT, Hindustan Insecticides; Treasurer, Kerala Grandhasala Sangham.
Managing Editor, Prabhatham Daily.
Expired on 31-08-1995; Obituary made on 06-03-1996.

M. V. RAJAGOPALAN ESLC, H.T.T.C; Teacher; Son of Shri


Kunhiraman; born on 12 April 1932; Wife : C. N. T. Seethalekshmi;
3 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Tellicherry-CPI (M)] (Elected in bye- election


held on 18-5-1979 and took oath on 25.5.1979.),
6th KLA [Tellicherry-CPI (M)].

Member, Cannanore District Committee, CPI (M); Joined CPI in 1956 and later stood in
the CPI (M); Arrested under DIR in 1965 and imprisoned.
Obituary made on 17-03-1986.
199

N. RAJAGOPALAN NAIR BL;Advocate; born on 10 May


1925.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952-54),


1st KLA [Pathanapuram-CPI].

President, Punalur Panchayat; Joined INC in 1940; Active worker of Students Federation;
Later joined Government service in the Income Tax Department; Subsequently dismissed
from service; Undergone imprisonment during 1949-50; Harikatha artist besides being a
trade union leader.
Expired on 02-01-1993; Obituary made on 04-02-1993.

A. N. RAJAN BABU B.Sc., LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


M. K. Narayanan and Smt. T. K. Janaki; born on 10 May
1948; Wife: P. N. Sobhana Kumary; 1 Son.

Member, 11th KLA [Karunagapally-JSS]

Senior Government Pleader in the High Court (1987-91), State Vice President, JSS from
1995; Legal Advisor, SNDP Yogam, SN Trust, Sivagiri Dharmasanghom Trust and
Pathanamthitta Municipality; Member, SN Trust Board; General Secretary, Employees
Federation of India; Appeared for several prominent cases in the High Court and
Supreme Court.
Address : H. No. 46, Giri Nagar, Cochin – 20.

C. K. RAJAN B.Sc, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri Kumaran


Vaidyan; born in May 1933 ; Wife : Prof. Meenakshy; 2 Sons.

Member, 3rd KLA [Irinjalakkuda–CPI].

Member, Executive Committee and District Committee, KSYF, District Council, Kisan
Sabha District Executive; President, Vellukara Panchayat; Notary Public and Legal
Advisor to Leading Organisations; Active worker of Students Federation.
Expired on 11-11-2000; Obituary made on 21-12-2000.
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K. I. RAJAN SSLC; born in June 1932; Wife: K. Sarada


Rajan; 4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Peermade–(SC)-CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Peermade–(SC)-CPI (M)].

Member, Kottayam District Committee, CPI (M); Founder Leader, Peermade Thottam
Thozhilali Union; General Secretary, Kerala Plantation Labour Federation; Joint
Secretary, CITU, Kerala State Committee; President and General Secretary, KSEB
Workers Association.
Expired on 06-11-1974; Obituary made on 24-02-1975.

M. V. RAJAN MASTER SSLC; Teacher; Son of Shri Velly;


born on 05 January 1936; Wife: C. Leela; 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [North-Wynad-(ST)-Congress(R)],


5th KLA [North Wayanad–(ST)-INC],
6th KLA [North Wayanad–S.T-INC (I)].

Entered politics through INC in 1957; Took the initiative for educating Adivasi people;
Chairman, Bamboo Corporation; Vice President, KPCC; Member, Kerala State SC and
ST Development Corporation, Kerala State Tribal Advisory Board, BDC, Harijan
Advisory Committee.
Obituary made on 24-01-1990.

N. RAJAN B.Sc(Engg.), LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


A. Neelakantan and Smt. T. Kochikka; born on 27 November
1956; Wife: B. Jayalekshmy; 3 Sons.

Member, 9th KLA [Kilimanoor–(SC)-CPI],


11th KLA [Kilimanoor–(SC)-CPI]

Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances (2001–04), Kerala Agricultural


Workers Welfare Fund Board (1996-2001); Vice President, BKMU, State Committee
since 1996; CPI, Thiruvananthapuram District Committee Member since1991; District
Committee President, BKMU, Thiruvananthapuram; District Committee Secretary,
Kasuvandi Thozhilali Council (Thiruvananthapuram Dist); Was an Assistant Engineer
and Deputy Electoral Inspector before joining active politics in 1989.
Address: Lal Bhavan, Kanara, Kilimanoor.
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V. K. RAJAN SSLC; Son of Shri V. P. Kumaran; born


on September 1940; Wife: K. K. Sathy; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Kodungallur-CPI], 6th KLA [Kodungallur-


CPI], 7th KLA [Kodungallur-CPI],
8th KLA [Kodungallur-CPI], 10th KLA [Mala-CPI].

Minister for Agriculture from 20-05-1996 to 29-05-1997; Member, State Council of CPI,
CPI State Executive; Secretary, Thrissur District Committee, CPI; President, CWRDM
Employees Association, KSFE Employees Association; Executive Member, State
Fishermen’s Federation, State Coir Workers Federation.
Expired on 29-05-1997 while serving as Minister; Obituary made on 23-06-1997.

C. K. RAJENDRAN SSLC; Son of Shri Krishnankutty; born


on 16 September 1952; Wife: Omana; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Alathur-CPI (M)],


10th KLA [Alathur-CPI (M)].

Chairman, House Committee (1998- 01). Member, CPI (M) District Committee; District
Secretary and Central Committee Member, DYFI; State Committee Member, Kerala
Karshaka Sanghom.
Address: Karumanasseri, Kizhankkanchery.P.O, Palakkad.

E. RAJENDRAN Pre-Degree; Son of Shri A. Easwara Pillai; born


on 31 August 1950; Wife : P. Jayasree; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Chadayamangalam-CPI].

Member, CPI State Council, CUSAT Senate; General Secretary, AIYF Kerala State
Committee;; Actively associated with Cashew workers union and Co-operative
movement.
Address : Easwara Vilasam, Kottarakkara P.O.
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K. P. RAJENDRAN LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


K. P. Prabhakaran former Minister and Smt. K. R. Karthiyani;
born on 03 November 1954; Wife: Ani; 2 Daughters.

Member, 10th KLA [Cherpu-CPI], 11th KLA [Cherpu-CPI].

CPI Legislature Party Leader; Member, CPI State Executive, General Council, Kerala
Agricultural University Executive Committee and Finance Committee, KTDC Director
Board, Abkari Workers Welfare Fund Board, Sainik Board, Trichur District Sports
Council, CPI State Executive; Central Committee Member and State Secretary AITUC;
National Working Committee Member, AITUC; President, Motor Workers’ Federation,
Agriculture University Labour Association, Farm Workers Association; District
Secretary, State General Secretary, AISF; Student’s Representative of Calicut University
Senate.
Recipient of Akhileswaram Master Award and Dr. Ambedkar Award for meritorious
service.
Address : Kuttankulangara, Punkunnam P.O, Thrissur 2.

KANAM RAJENDRAN Pre-Degree; Son of Shri


V. K. Parameswaran Nair; born on 10 November 1950;
Wife : Vanaja Rajendran; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Vazhoor-CPI],


8th KLA [Vazhoor-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances (1984-87); Secretary, AIYF State


Committee, AITUC State Committee; Vice President, AIYF National Council; Member,
CPI State Secretariat.
Address : Kochukalapurayidom, Kanam P.O., (via) Pulikal Kavala, Kottayam.

RAJU ABRAHAM Graduate; Son of Shri K. S . Abraham and


Smt. Thankamma Abraham; born on 01 January 1961; Wife:
Teena Abraham.

Member, 10th KLA [Ranni-CPI (M)],


11th KLA [Ranni-CPI (M)].

President, Ranni Marketing Co-Operative Society; Member, CPI (M) District Secretariat
from1996; Councillor, University Union; Bureau Cheaf, Deshabhimani, Pathanamthitta;
State President, SIDCO Union; Acted in three Telefilms.
Address : Kandanattu, Angadi P.O., Ranni. Pin 689 674.
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P. RAJU Pre-Degree; Son of Shri N. Sivan Pillai Ex-MLA and


Smt. C. Chellamma; born on 18 July 1951; Wife : B. Lathika
Kumari; 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Parur-CPI], 10th KLA [Parur-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Estimates (1998-01); President, AIYF Ernakulam District


Committee; Member, CPI State Council, CUSAT Senate; Vice President, AITUC Kerala
State Council.
Address : Meppillil House, Kedamangalam, North Parur.P.O., Ernakulam District.
Pin 683513.

KADANNAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN Graduate; Son of


Shri P. V. Kunhikrishnan Gurukkal; born on 01 July 1944;
Wife : T. M. Saraswathi.

Member, 6th KLA [Irrikkur-Congress (U)].

Member, Lok Sabha (1971-77) & (1977-79), Parliament PAC (1976-77), AICC;
President DCC, Cannanore; State President, Congress (S); General Secretary, KSU
Kannur District and State Committee; President, KSU (1969); Convenor, District Youth
Congress Kannur; Vice President, Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress.
Address : Vannathikadavu, P.O. Kadannappalli, Mandur (via), Cannanore.

KANIYAPURAM RAMACHANDRAN Post Graduate, Degree in


Bulgarian Language and Literature from Sofia University; Son of Shri
N. Raghavan Pillai and Smt. Ponnamma; born on 05 August
1938; Wife: Vasantha Lekshmi; 1 Son, 1 Daughter

Member, 5th KLA [Nedumangad-CPI].

Member, CPI National Council; State Vice President, AISF; State President, AIYF; Won
the State award for best drama writer in 1988; Member, Sahitya Academy and
Chalachithra Academy; Editor: Janayugam Weekly.
Writer of Dramas and Verses; "Enikku Maranamilla" and "Manasaputhri" (Dramas)
Expired on 18-4-2005; Obituary made on 11-8-2005.
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K. K. RAMACHANDRAN MASTER SSLC, TTC; Teacher;


Son of Shri P. Narayanan Nambiar and Smt. Rugmini Amma; born
on 11 December 1936; Wife: K. Padmini; 3 Sons.

Member, 6th KLA [Sultan’s Battery-INC (I)],


7th KLA [Sultan’s Battery-INC (I)],
8th KLA [Sultan’s Battery-INC], 9th KLA [Kalpetta-INC],
10th KLA [Kalpetta-INC], 11th KLA [Kalpetta-INC].

Minister for Food And Civil Supplies from 03-05-1995 to 09-05-1996; Minister
for Health since 05-09-2004; Secretary, Congress Legislature Party (1982-87); Secretary,
DCC Kozhikode (1969-74); Vice President, State INTUC (1978); General Secretary,
K.P.C.C. (1984); President, Kozhikode DCC (1980); Member, Indian Coffee Board;
President, Water Authority Employees Association, CWDRM Employees Association,
Kerala State Retail Ration Dealers Association.
Address: Indira Bhavan, Kariyambadi P.O., Meenangadi, Wayanad.

K. P. RAMACHANDRAN NAIR Intermediate; Son of


Dr. K. P. Panikkar; born on 01 January 1922;
Wife: T. Ratnamma; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Alleppey-NDP],


9th KLA [Alleppey-NDP].

Minister for Health from 01-09-1983 to 29-05-1985; One of the Founder Members of
NDP; Chairman, Alleppey Municipal Council (1968-79); President, District Committee
and Member State Executive, NDP; Member, Director Board; Treasurer, NSS.
Expired on 28-02-2004.

R. RAMACHANDRAN NAIR Graduate; LLB, DSS; Advocate; Son


of Shri P. Raghavan Pillai and Smt. M.P. Kalyani Amma; born on 22
December 1931; Wife : P.N. Vanajakshi Amma; 1 Son.

Member, 9th KLA [Aranmula-NDP].

Minister for Health from 24-06-1991 to 05-06-1994; Member, Kerala University Senate;
Sympathiser of Communist movement in the beginning; Later joined Kerala Congress
and NDP; Registrar NSS Karayogams; Member, NSS Director Board.
Address : Kondoor House, Parumala Post, (Via) Mannar.
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S. RAMACHANDRAN PILLAI Pre-Degree, Studied upto B.Sc.;


Journalist; Son of Shri P.G. Sivasankara Pillai; born on 29 January
1946; Wife: Sheela.

Member, 7th KLA [Chengannur-NDP].

Entered politics through students movement; Member, IENS and AINEC; Managing
Editor, Kerala Patrika Daily, Trivandrum.
Address : Viruthiyathuthoppil, Kallissery.P.O., Chengannur.

V. RAMAKRISHNA PILLAI Born in 1913.

Member, 1st KLA [Haripad-Independent].

Member, Travancore Devaswom Board during 1971; Actively involved in Social and
Cultural activities.
Expired on 03-08-1971; Obituary made on 06-08-1971.

V. P. RAMAKRISHNA PILLAI Intermediate; Son of Shri


Parameswaran Pillai; born on 27 Thulam 27, 1107 (M.E.);
Wife: V. Bhanumathi Amma; 4 Sons, 1 daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Eravipuram-RSP], 10th KLA [Eravipuram-


RSP].

Minister for Irrigation & Labour from 07-01-1998 to 13-05-2001; Founder member of
R.S.P.; Member, R.S.P. National Committee, State Secretariat; Secretary, RSP Kollam
District Committee; Director, Kerala State Co-operative Bank, Kerala State Warehousing
Corporation, Kerala State Coir Markting Federation; Editor, “Pravaham” fortnightly.
Address : Parvathi Mandiram, Olayil, Thevaly P.O., Kollam.
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KADAMMANITTA RAMAKRISHNAN Graduate; Renowned


Poet; Son of Shri Raman Nair and Smt. Kutty Amma; born on 17
March 1934; Wife : R. Santhamma; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Aranmula-Independent].

President, State Library Council; Noted Poet; Associated with environment protection movement,
illiteracy eradication programme, Civil Rights Protection Movement; President, Asan Memorial
Association, Kayikkara; Vice President, Purogamana Kala Sahithya Sanghom; Recipient of several
prestigious awards.
Publications : Kadammanittayude Kavithakal (Poems); Godoyekathu, (Translation of Waiting for
Godot, Drama by Samuel Becket), Sooryasila (Translation of Sunstone, Poems by Octovio Paz);
Karutha Koppa (Translation of Poems of different world poets); Essay: Vellivelicham.
Address : Koippallil House, Vallicode P.O., Pathanamthitta District, Pin 689659.
N. RAMAKRISHNAN ESLC; Son of Shri K. Raghavan; born
on 13 March 1941; Wife : C. K. Jayalekshmi; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Edakkad-Congress (R)],


9th KLA [Cannanore-INC].

Minister for Labour from 02-07-1991 to 16-03-1995; General Secretary, Youth Congress, K.P.C.C.
(I).; President D.C.C. Kannur (1971-88); Chairman, Kannur Municipality Development Corporation,
Chairman’s Chamber; Member, Khadi and Village Industries Board, National Handloom Development
Corporation, SSI Board.
Address : Vrindavan, Talap, Kannur.
T. K. RAMAKRISHNAN Kavyabhushan; Son of Shri
Kunjaman; born in 1922; Wife : Gouri; 1 Son, 4 Daughters.
Member, 1st KLA [Kanayannur-CPI], 2nd KLA [Kanayannur-CPI],
3rd KLA [Thrippunnithura-CPI (M)], 5th KLA [Thripunithura-CPI (M)],
6th KLA [Thrippunithura-CPI (M)], 8th KLA [Kottayam-CPI (M)] (Elected
in the-election held on 3-6-1987 and took oath on 4-6-1987), 9th KLA
[Kottayam-CPI (M)], 10th KLA [Kottayam-CPI (M)].
Minister for Home from 25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981, Minister for Co-operation & Fisheries from 02-04-
1987 to 17-06-1991, Minister for Fisheries and Rural Development from 20-05-1996 to 13-05-
2001; Opposition Leader from 13-08-1979 to 11-10-1979; Chairman, Committee on Assurances (1979-
81); Opposition Chief Whip (1991-96); Member, C.P.I. (M) Central Committee and State Secretariat;
President, Thripunithura Panchayath; Vice President and Joint Secretary, All India Kisan Sabha;
Secretary, CPI (M) Kottayam District Committee, Kerala Karshaka Sanghom; Entered politics in 1942
through INC; Joined CPI in 1942; Imprisoned several times.
Publications : Kallile Theeporikal (Novel), Deshadrohikal (Drama).
Address : Eroor, Thrippunithura, Ernakulam.
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T. P. RAMAKRISHNAN Pre-Degree; Son of Shri Sankaran and


Smt. Manikkam; born on 15 June 1950; Wife: M. K. Malini;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Perambra-CPI (M)].

Senate Member, Calicut University; Director, Plantation Corporation; Chairman,


TEXFED; Member, CPI (M) District Secretariat; CITU State Secretary and All India
Working Committee Member; Secretary, CITU Kozhikode District.
Address : Kottarakkal House, Velliyur, Nochad.P.O., Naduvannur (via), Kozhikode.
Pin 673624.

THERAMBIL RAMAKRISHNAN B.Sc, BL; Advocate; Son


of Shri Melute Krishna Menon and Smt. Nanikutty Amma; born
on 03 June 1941; Wife: P. Chandramathi Ramakrishnan; 1 Son,
1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Trichur-NDP], 9th KLA [Trichur-INC],


10th KLA [Trichur-INC], 11th KLA [Trichur-INC].

Speaker - 9th KLA from 27-06-1995 to 28-05-1996, 11th KLA since 16-09-2004,
Chairman, Committee on Papers Laid on the Table (1998 – 2001), Committee on Official
Language (2003–04); Legal Advisor in various Institutions and Banks; Member, NSS
Director Board (1975-84); District Secretary of the Undivided Congress
(1967-69); General Secretary, NDP (1978-84); Chairman, NDP (1984-86); President,
Trichur District Printing and Publishing Co-operative Society (Kairali); Manager,
Vivekodayam Higher Secondary School, Trichur.
Associated with Literary Movement for the last 40 years; Was a Member of State Library
Council.
Address: Krishnakripa, Ayyanthole, Civil Line Road, Thrissur
P. RAMALINGAM Son of Shri Parasurama Iyer and
Smt. Ananthalakshmi Ammal; born in February 1916; 3 Sons,
2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Adoor-CPI].

Freedom Fighter; Member, Council of AITUC, C.P.I. State Council, Plantation Labour
Committee, Rubber Board, Central Wage Board for Rubber Industry; President,
Kunnathoor Thottam Thozhilaly Union, Kerala Plantation Labour Federation; Joined
Travancore State Congress in 1939; Later joined CPI in 1941.
Address : Kavadikizhakka Matom, Theppupara. P.O., Parakode (via), Quilon District.
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K. P. RAMAN TTC; Teacher; Son of Shri K. P. Sankaran; TTC;


Teacher; born on 15 July 1945; Wife: M. C. Parukkutty; 3 Sons.

Member, 4th KLA[Manjeri–(SC)-ML],


5th KLA[Kunnamangalam–(SC)-ML(O)],
6th KLA [Kunnamangalam–(SC)–AIML],
7th KLA [Kunnamangalam– (SC)–AIML].

Member, Public Service Commission, Muslim League Secretariat; Vice Chairman, Khadi
Board; President, Vengara Panchayath; Kerala School Teacher’s Union; Actively
involved in Harijan upliftment work.
Obituary made on 21-12-2000.

U. C. RAMAN SSLC; Son of Shri Imbichikandan and


Smt. Uppayi; born on 30 May 1965; Wife: Padmini;
1 Son, 1 Daughter .

Member, 11th KLA [Kunnamangalam–(SC)-Independent].

Vice - President Kunnamangalam Grama Panchayat; Member, Calicut University Senate,


BDC Kunnamangalam; Associated with Library and Co-operative movements.
Address: Padanilam House, Pantheerpadam, Kunnamangalam P.O, Pin -673571.

A. K. RAMANKUTTY SSLC; born in October 1912.

Member, 1st KLA [Elapully-CPI], 2nd KLA [Elapully-CPI].

Member, Malabar District Board (1956); Entered politics in 1930; Actively participated
in Civil Disobedience Movement; Joined Communist Party in 1939; Imprisoned for over
seven years; Went underground for two years; Actively involved in organising farmers.
Expired on 14-7-1994; Obituary made on 22-07-1994.
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M. RAMAPPA BA, BT; Teacher; Son of Shri P. Pakeerappa;


born on 08 July 1922; Wife: M. Kamala; 1 Daughter.

Member, 4th KLA [Manjeswar-CPI],


5th KLA [Manjeswar-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Estimates (1975–76), Committee on Subordinate


Legislation (1973–74); Member, Calicut University Senate, CPI State Committee;
President, Manjeswar Panchayath; President, Manjeswar Panchayath; Headmaster, SAT
High School Manjeswar; Vice Prfesident, CAMPCO; Director, Central Corporation
Bank, Kannur, Director, RAIDCO.
Obituary made on 25-07-1991.

E. REMESAN NAIR Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri Easwara Pillai; born on 5 Mithunam 1105 (M.E.);
Wife: B. Ammukutty Amma; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Nemom-Congress (I)].

General Secretary, DCC (I); Was an employee in Health Department before entering
politics in 1967; Chairman, BDC; Associated with co-operative movement.
Expired on 20-11-1987; Obituary made on 23-11-1987.

RAMESH CHENNITHALA Graduate, LLB Course Completed,


Rashtrabhasha Visared; Son of Shri V. Ramakrishnan Nair and
Smt. Devaki Amma; born on 25 May 1956; Wife : Anitha; 2 Sons.

Member, 7th KLA [Harippad-Congress],


8th KLA [Harippad-INC]. Resigned membership on 09-12-1989.

Minister for Rural Development from 05-06-1986 to 25-03-1987; Member, Lok Sabha
(1989-91), (1991-96), (1996-97), and (1999-04); President, KPCC, Kerala Youth
Congress, Indian Youth Congress, Indo GDR Friendly Society; Vice President, General
Secretary and President, K.S.U.; All India President, NSUI ; Secretary, AICC; Member,
Congress Working Committee, Kerala University Senate; Secretary General,
International NAM Youth Conference (1985).
Address : Kottoor Kizhakkethil, Thripperumthura. P.O., Chennithala, Mavelikkara,
Alleppy Dist.
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M. RAMUNNI Interemediate; born in July 1927;


Wife : Prema. K.M.; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [South Wayanad – (ST)-SSP].

Served in the Posts and Telegraphs Department for 14 years; Resigned in 1965 and joined
politics; Actively involved in upliftment of Harijans and Adivasis; General Secretary,
Malabar Regional Harijan Samajam.
Address: Thekkeyil House, Pantheeramkav.
P. RAVEENDRAN BA, BL; Son of Shri Padmanabhan;
born on 14 November 1922; Wife: K. Savithrikutty;
1 Daughter.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1951) &


(1954), 1st KLA [Eravipuram-CPI], 2nd KLA [Eravipuram-
CPI], 3rd KLA [Chathannoor-CPI], 4th KLA [Chathannoor-
CPI], 8th KLA [Chathannoor-CPI], 10th KLA
[Chathannoor-CPI].

Minister for Industries, Labour, Forest from 01-11-1969 to 01-08-1970;Chairman, House


Committee (1976); Member, C.P.I. State Executive; Secretary, C.P.I. Legislature Party
(1967-69). Imprisoned many times; Held important positions in the Handloom, Cashew
and Co-operative Sectors; Associate Member, Delimitation Commission; Chairman and
Managing Director, Janayugam, Prabhatham printers and Publishing Company
Recipient : Sadanandan Award for the Best Co-operator.
Expired on 13-11-1997; Obituary made on 08-12-1997.

PALODE RAVI Pre-Degree, B.Sc. Completed; Son of Shri


P. Gangadharan Pillai and Smt. M. Saraswathy Amma; born
on 25 July 1949; Wife : S. Jayakumari; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Nedumangad-INC], 10th KLA


[Nedumangad-INC].

Member, K.P.C.C. Executive, Kerala Sahithya Academy, Vyloppilly Samskrithi Bhavan,


Indian Rubber Board, Plantation Labour Committee, Telephone Advisory Board, District
Development Council; Director, Handloom Development Corporation, Kerala; General
Secretary, Trivandrum DCC; President, Trivandrum District INTUC; Working President;
Shri Chithira Tirunal Smaraka Samithi; Chairman, K.P.C.C. Art and Culture Wing;
Executive Member, National Literacy Mission; General Secretary, All Kerala MILMA
Employees Association and several Workers and Employees Associations.
Address : Sree Ganga, Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram-10.
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THAMPANOOR RAVI BA Course Completed; Son of Shri


S. Sekhara Pillai and Smt. B. Saraswathy Amma; born on 26
November 1949; Wife: T. Jayakumari; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Neyyattinkara-INC],


10th KLA [Neyyattinkara-INC],
11th KLA [Neyyattinkara-INC].

Member, K.S.E.B Board of Directors, K.S.F.E., Kerala State Transport Advisory


Committee, Kerala Sports Council, All India Congress Committee since 1991; President,
Youth Congress, Trivandrum District; Member, INTUC National Council; State General
Secretary, INTUC; Vice President, Thiruvananthapuram DCC; Executive Member,
Trivandurm Development Authority.
Address : Jayalekshmi, Kochar Road, Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Pin -
695010.

THOPPIL RAVI SSLC; Journalist; Son of Shri T. K. Narayanan;


born on 21 January 1942; Wife: M. R. Ambika Devi;
2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Kundara-INC].

Member, Kerala State Film Award Committee, Southern Regional Film Award
Committee, Indian Coffee Board; Director, K.S.C.D.C.; Vice President, K.S.U. State
Committee, Kollam D.C.C. (U) (1979-80); President, Kollam D.C.C.(U); Secretary,
Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress Committee, Trivandrum Press Club.
Publications : Rakkilikal, Thokkum Pookkalum, Varantharapilly Garjikkunnu (collection
of poems).
Expired on 08-02-1990; Obituary made on 09-02-1990.

VATTIYOORKAVU RAVI SSLC, Co-operative Training


Course; Son of Shri V. Kuttan Pillai and Smt. G. Rudrayani Amma;
born on 19 March 1944; Wife : R. Sreekumari; 3 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Trivandrum–North-NDP)].

Member, District Congress Committee, N.D.P State Committee; Secretary, N.D.P;


Councillor, Thiruvanthapuram Corporation; Secretary, Congress Parliamentary Party of
Corporation Council; Joined NDP in 1973.
Address : 'Aswathy', Jyothi Nagar, J-70, Pattom Palace P.O., Thiruvananthapuram. Pin
695 004.
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VAYALAR RAVI MA, LLB; Son of Shri M. K. Krishnan and


Smt. Devaki Krishnan; born on 04 June 1937; Wife : Mercy Ravi
(M.L.A); 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Sherthalai-INC], 8th KLA [Sherthalai-INC].

Minister for Home from 24-5-1982 to 24-5-1986; Chairman, Committee on Public


Accounts (1987-89), Member, Lok Sabha (1971-77) & (1977-79), Rajya Sabha
(1994–00) and since 2003, Indian Delegation to United Nations in 1986, 1988 and 2004,
Congress Working Committee; Founder General Secretary, K.S.U.; General Secretary,
Indian Youth Congress, AICC; Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on HRD.
Address : Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram.

M. RAVINDRANATH Graduate; BT, Teacher.

Member, 2nd KLA [Pathanamthitta] (Elected in bye-election


held on 16-5-1963 and took oath on 6-6-1963).

Congress Leader; Headmaster and Manager, KKNM High School, Konni.


Expired

M. R. REGHUCHANDRABAL Graduate, LLB Course


Completed; born on 12 March 1950; Son of Shri M. Raghavan Nadar
and Smt. Kamala Bhai; Wife: C. M. Omana; 2 Sons..

Member, 6th KLA [Kovalam-INC(I)], 9th KLA [Parassala-INC].

Minister for Excise from 02-07-1991 to 16-03-1995; President, Kanjiramkulam


Panchayat since 1980; Composed Poems, written Dramas and staged them.
Address : Mavila, Kanjiramkulam P.O.
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K. C. ROSAKUTTY Graduate, B. Ed; Headmistress; Daughter of


Shri K.U. Chacko; born on 23 October 1948; Husband : Dr. Joseph
Keeranchira; 3 Sons.

Member, 9th KLA [Sultan’s Battery-INC].

Chairperson, Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions (1995-96); State


Joint Secretary, Mahila Congress; State Secretary, Madyavarjana Samithy; General
Secretary, KPCC.
Address : Keeranchira House, Sultan Bathery P.O, Bathery.

ROSAMMA CHACKO Graduate, Visharad in Hindi & Sahitya


Visarad; Daughter of Shri C. Chacko and Smt. Mariamma
Chacko; born on 17 March 1927.

Member, 8th KLA [Idukki-IN], 9th KLA [Chalakkudy-INC],


10th KLA [Manalur-INC].

Chairperson, Committee on the Welfare of Women and Children (1992-93), ( 1993-95)


and (1995-96); Standing Committee Member, AIWC; Vice President, KPCC (1960-63);
Executive Committee Member, KPCC from 1956; General Secretary, Mahila Congress,
KPCC (from 1992), Vice-President, Indian Red Cross Society, Kottayam; President,
State Level Mahila Samajam Union; Chairperson, Social Welfare Board.
Address : Kondodickal House, Thekkekkara, Thottakad P.O., Puthupally, Kottayam.

ROSAMMA PUNNOOSE Graduate, BL; Advocate; Daughter of


Shri Cheriyan and Smt. Annamma; born on 13 May
1913; Husband : P. T. Punnoose; 1 Son, 1 Daughter .

Member, 1st KLA [Devicolam-General-CPI],


8th KLA [Alleppey-CPI].

Member, CPI State Council, The Kerala Vanitha Commission (1993-98); President,
Kerala Mahila Sangham (1969-83); Chairperson, Plantation Corporation (1964-69), The
Housing Board (1975-78); Member, Rubber Board for 10 years; Entered politics through
Travancore State Congress in 1939; Actively participated in freedom movement;
Imprisoned for about three years; Joined CPI in 1948
Address: Pulimoottil, Kunnamthanam P.O., Pathanamthita Dist. Pin 689581.
214

ROSHY AUGUSTINE Graduate, LLB Course Completed; Son


of Shri Augustine Thomas and Smt. Leelamma Augustine; born
on 20 January 1969; Wife: Rani Thomas; 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Idukki-KC (M)].

Member, Kerala State Legal Aid and Advisory Board; General Secretary and President of
KSC (M); Member , M.G. University Volley Ball Team; Won Medals in Wrestling and
High Jump; Associated with Co-operative movement.
Publications : "K. M. Mani, Pothupravarthakarkku Oru Mathruka"
Address: Cherunilathuchalil House, Chakkampuzha.P.O., Pala, Kottayam.

C. G. SADASIVAN Born on 13 August 1913.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952–54), and


(1954–56), 1st KLA [Mararikulam-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions (1959–60); Entered


politics in 1938.
Expired on 26-02-1985; Obituary made on 18-03-1985.

C. K. SADASIVAN SSLC; Son of Shri Kumaran and Smt. Karthiyani;


born in 1953; Wife : Beena; 1 Son,1 Daughter .

Member, 9th KLA [Ambalapuzha-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) District Secretariat and State Committee, District Sports Council;
Secretary, Karshaka Thozhilali Union, Alappuzha.
Address: Chungapurakkal, Kuppappuram. P.O. Alapuzha – 11.
215

M. SADASIVAN Diploma in Technical Engineering; born in


April 1919; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters

Member, 1st KLA [Nemom-CPI], 3rd KLA [Nemom-CPI


(M)].

Member, Trivandrum District Committee Secretariat and Kerala State Committee, CPI,
Kerala Karshaka Sanghom Working Committee.; Served in the Indian Army for seven
years and later in the PWD during 1938-40; Undergone imprisonment several times.
Expired on 20-01-1989; Obituary made on 24-1-1989.

T. P. M. SAHIR B.Sc (Engg.); Son of Shri T. P. Kuttiali and Smt.


Kunhi Pathumma; born on 04 February 1945; Wife : Sharafa;
4 Sons 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Calicut – II-ML].

Director, M.E.S. Engineering College; Syndicate Member, Cochin University; President,


Calicut Jaycees (1981); District President, MSS (1984-88), Environmentalist.
Address : 5/1479, Sharafa, Kozhikode-6.

SAJU PAUL Pre-Degree; Son of Shri P. I. Poulose ( Ex. MLA)


and Smt. Kunjamma Poulose; born on 08 May 1966; Wife: Shiny
Saju; 3 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Perumpavoor-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) Ernakulam Committee, Kerala Orphanage Control Board, Vengoor
Grama Panchayat; Acted in Tele Films; Associated with literacy movement, co-operative
movement, Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishath; Won lures in Tele-Quiz Programme,
“Aswamedham”.
Address: Panthalangal, Vengoor.P.O., Ernakulam, Pin - 683546.
216

N. SAKTHAN Post Graduate, LLB Course Completed; Son


of Shri Y. Nalla Thampi and Smt. Y. Thankamma; born on 05
May 1951; Wife: Stella; 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Kovalam-DSP], 11th KLA [Nemom-INC].

Minister for Transport since 05-09-2004; Member, Trivandrum District Council


(1991-94); KPCC Executive (1991-1994); Treasurer, DCC Thiruvananthapuram
(1991-1997); General Secretary, Trivandrum DCC since 1993; Served as Secretary, Vice
President and President, Kerala Congres Trivandrum District Committee before joining
INC.
Address : T.C. 24/2448, House No. 52, Christ Nagar, Keston Road, Kowdiar. P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram.

SAM OOMMEN B.Sc, B.L; Advocate; Son of Shri


P. K. Oommen; born on 06 November 1943; Wife: Susan; 1 Son.

Member, 7th KLA [Punalur-KC (J)].

District President, Kerala Congress (1976–83); President, KTUC.


Expired on 24-10-1983 while serving as Memebr; Obituary made on 25-11-1983.

P. SANKAR SSLC; Son of Shri K. Kunhikrishna Kurup; born


on 22 June 1915; Wife: K. Ammu Amma; 2 Sons, 4 Daughters

Member, 5th KLA [Chittur-CPI].

Member, CPI State Council; Central Committee, Ceylon Communist Party (1943–52),
All India Karshaka Thozhilali Union; Vice President and Assistant Secretary, Cylon
Trade Union Federation; President, Malyalee Mahajana Sabha; Joined INC in 1935 and
later worked in Cylon; Took membership in Lankasamaj party in 1937 and later the
United Socialist Party and the Communist Party; Returning to Kerala in 1952; Became
member CPI State Council and Secretary, AITUC;
Editor of Navasakthi and Chenkathir.
Expired on 12-10-1993; Obituary made on 03-03-1994.
217

R. SANKAR BA, BL; Teacher and Advocate; Son of Shri.


Raman and Smt. Kunhali Amma; born on 30 April 1909;
Wife : Lekshikutty Amma; 1 Son, 1 Daughter;

Member, Travancore Legislative


Assembly (1948), Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly
(1949–56),
2nd KLA [Cannanore-I–Congress].

Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Finance from 22-02-1960 to 26-09-1962; Chief Minister, II
KLA from 26-9-1962 to 10-9-1964; Chairman, Committee on Privileges (1960–64), Parliamentary
Party Leader, Congress Party; President, KPCC (1959); Member, INCWorking Committee, Pay
Commission (1955), Constituent Assembly, Franchise & Delimitation Committee and Reforms
Committee constituted after introduction of Responsible Government; General Secretary, President,
SNDP and SN Trust; Participated in Freedom movement and undergone imprisonment several times.
Editor of Dinamony, Malayalam Daily.
Expired on 7-11-1972; Obituary made on 13-11-1972.
E. SANKARAN ESLC; Son of Shri Kotha Edaparambil and
Smt. Neeli; born on 05 May 1936; Wife : Kunhammu C;
1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 9th KLA [Thrithala –(SC)-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) Area Committee, Kerala NGO union State Council.
Address : Edaparambil House, Thrithala, Palakkad District. Pin 679534.
E. M. S (E. M. Sankaran Namboodiripad) Intermediate;
Gave up studies while studying for BA; Son of Shri
Parameswaran Namboodiripad and Smt. Vishtudatta
Antharjanam; born on 14 June 1909; Wife: Arya Antharjanam;
2 Sons, 2 Daughters.
Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1939),
1st KLA [Nileshwar-CPI], 2nd KLA [Pattambi-CPI],
3rd KLA [Pattambi-CPI (M)],
4th KLA [Pattambi-CPI (M)], 5th KLA [Alathur-CPI (M)].
Chief Minister from 05-4-1957 to 31-7-1959, from 06-3-1967 to 01-11-1969; Opposition
Leader from 1960 to 1964, 3rd KLA from 1969 to 1970, 4th KLA from 1970 to 1977,
5th KLA from 1977 to 1978; Chairman, Committee on Privileges (1957–59) and
(1967–69); Entered politics through Congress; State Congress Secretary in 1934 and during 1938,
1939; Communist Leader since 1939; General Secretary, Polit Bureau from 1950; General
Secretary, CPI (1962-63) and Later CPI (M); Authored several Books, “The Mahatma and isms”,
“ Kerala Yesterday today and tommorrow” to name only a few.
Expired on 19-03-1998; Obituary made on 23-03-1998.
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P. SANKARAN LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri Kelu Nair and


Smt. Makkam Amma; born on 02 December 1947; Wife: V.
Sudha; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Quilandy-INC]. Resigned the membership


on 5-7-2005.

Minister for Health & Tourism from 26.5.2001 to 10.2.2004, Minister for Tourism from
11.2.2004 to 29.8.2004; Member, Lok Sabha (1998-99), Central Manufacturing
Technology Institute Director Board, CADA, Oushadhi, Plantation Corporation; General
Secretary, D.C.C Kozhikode (1980-1991); President, D.C.C.(1), Kozhikode, Kozhikode
District Youth Congress Committee (1978); First Student Syndicate Member Calicut
University (1975–76).
Address : Puthiyottil House, Kadiyangad. P.O., Perambra (via), Kozhikode.

K. SANKARA NARAYANA PILLAI Graduate, BL, LLM


Completed; Son of Shri S. Kumara Pillai; born on 03 November
1945; Wife : K.R. Kumari Girija; 2 Daughters

Member, 7th KLA [Trivandrum-East–Congress (S)],


8th KLA [Trivandrum-East–IndianCongress (Socialist)].

Minister for Transport from 02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991; General Secretary, KPCC (S);
Director, Kerala State Co-operative Marketing Federation, KSFE; President, KSU, Youth
Congress and Congress Thiruvananthapuram District; Founder President, Kerala Vikas
Party.
Address : Sailaja Mandiram, Nedumangad. Pin 695 541.

K. SANKARA NARAYANAN Matriculate; Son of Shri


A. Sankaran Nair and Smt. K. Lekshmi Amma; born on 15
October 1932; Wife: Prof. K. Radha; 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Thrithala-INC],


6th KLA [Sreekrishnapuram-INC],
8th KLA [Ottappalam-INC], 11th KLA[Palghat-INC].

Minister for Agriculture from 11-4-1977 to 25-4-1977 and from 27-04-1977 to


27-10-1978, Minister for Finance and Excise from 26-05-2001 to 10-02-2004, Minister
for Finance from 11.2.2004 to 29-08-2004; Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts
(1989 -1991), Committee on Government Assurances (1980-1982). UDF Convenor
(1985-2001); Secretary, District Congress Committee; President, KPCC; General
Secretary, KPCC; Member, All India Working Committee [Congress (O)], Parliamentary
Board .
Address: Anuradha, Sekhareepuram, Palakkad-678610.
219

P. V. SANKARA NARAYANAN BA, BL; Advocate; born on 25


November 1929; Wife: P. K. Krishna Kumari; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Calicut-I-Congress (R)].

Chairman, Committee on Petitions (1970–71), (1971–72) and (1972–73); Mayor, Calicut


Corporation; Vice President, Kozhikode Corporation, DCC, Kerala INTUC; President,
INTUC Kozhikode for more than 10 years; Member, Calicut University Senate,
K.P.C.C., A.I.C.C.
Expired on 20-07-1996; Obituary made on 29-07-1996.

R. SANKARA NARAYANAN THAMPI BA, BL; Son of Shri


Rama Varma Raja and Smt. Thankamma Kettilamma; born on 30
September 1911; Wife: P. L. Thankamma; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, Sree Moolam Assembly (1944–47), Travancore Cochin


Legislative Assembly (1954), 1st KLA [Chengannur-CPI].

Speaker, 1st KLA from 27-04-1957 to 31-07-1959; Chairman, Kerala State Service Rules
Revision Committee (1972); Entered politics through All Travancore Youth League and
the Travancore State Congress in 1938; Joined Communist Party in 1947; Imprisoned
several times; Actively involved in the work of the forum for Protection of Citizens rights
and forum for social justice.
Expired on 02-11-1989; Obituary made on 22-01-1990.

P. K. SANKARANKUTTY M.Com, LLB, H.D.C.; Advocate; Son


of Shri M. P. Sankaran Nair; born in 1933.

Member, 5th KLA [Balussery-Janatha Party].

State Committee Member, Janatha Party; Entered politics through Students Congress;
Joined Socialist Party in 1950; State Committee Member, Socialist Party; Imprisoned for
over two years; Secretary, Kozhikode District Committee and President, Hind Mazdoor
Sabha State Unit.
Expired on 23-11-2003.
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Prof. M K. SANOO Post Graduate; Professor; Litterateur and


Critic; Son of Shri M.C. Kesavan and Smt. K. P. Bhavani; born
on 27 October 1928; Wife : N. Retnamma; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Ernakulam-Independent].

Chairman, Library Advisory Committee (1987-89), Board of Studies, Kerala University,


Sree Naryana Chair, M.G. University; President, Purogamana Kala Sahithya Sanghom,
Kerala Sahitya Academy; National Professor, University Grants Commission; Director,
Sree Narayana Study Centre, Kerala University.
Recipient : Kerala Sahitya Academy Award (1984), S.P.C.S. Award (1982) and Vayalar
Award (2001); Authored a total number of 40 books.
Address : Sandhya, Karikkamury, Ernakulam, Kochi-11.

O. T. SARADA KRISHNAN Graduate; born on 22 February 1905;


3 Children.

Member, 1st KLA [Kozhikode-I -Congress],


2nd KLA [Kozhikode-I - Congress].

Member, Madras University Senate, All India Women’s Conference, Discharged


Prisoners Aid Society; Vice President, Co-operative Milk Supply Union; Chairman,
Welfare Extension Project Implementation Committee; Councillor, Calicut Municipality;
Member, Advisory Committee to many Rescue and Shelter homes; Takes keen interest in
Khadi Propoganda.
Author of Malayalam Novel 'Vanaja'.
Expired on 14-4-1973.
221

MALETHU SARALA DEVI Post Graduate, B.Ed; Teacher;


Daughter of Shri Kochu Kesava Pillai and Smt. Parvathy Pillai;
born on 02 October 1943; Husband : Ravindran Nair; 1 Son.

Member, 11th KLA [Aranmula-INC]. Resigned the membership


on 5-7-2005.

Member, K.P.C.C. Executive Committee (2000), Aranmula Panchayat, Pathanamthitta District


Council; President, District Mahila Congress (I) Committee, Alappuzha (1976); Member, State
Social Welfare Advisory Board (1987-95), Indian Association for Women' Studies, New Delhi;
Life Member, Indian Red Cross Society; Executive Committee Member "World Parliament of
Religions" (since 2000); General Secretary,CANFED State Committee (since 2004), Kerala
Pradesh Mahila Congress Committee (1982).
Recepient of CANFED award and Kalyanikutty Amma State Award for best Social Worker,
Bhasha Adhyapaka Award for the Best Teacher (1989), Sree Narayana Vidya Chaithanya Trust
State Award for Best Philanthropic activist (2003).
Editor : 'Prateekom Magazine; ; 'Womens Wing'.
Address : Malethu, Edayaranmula, Pathanamthitta.
K. R. SARASWATHY AMMA BSc., BL; Advocate; Daughter
of Shri N. Krishnan Thampi; born in February 1923.

Member, 2nd KLA [Chengannur-Congress],


6th KLA [Chenganur-NDP].

Vice President and Secretary, Kerala Congress; Member, Bharat Sevak Samaj from its inception in
Kerala, State Social Welfare Board, KSRTC Advisory Board; Convenor, Women’s Wing, Pradesh
Congress; Vice President, Vigil India, Kerala.
Obituary made on 20-07-1999.
T. SARATCHANDRA PRASAD Graduate; born on 05
February 1958.

Member, 9th KLA [Attingal-INC].

Senate Member, Kerala University; State President, K.S.U.( NSUI); Executive Member,
K.P.C.C.; General Secretary, KPCC; District President, KSU Trivandrum; State General Secretary,
KSU, IYC; Chairman, Kerala University Union, FANS (Fight Alcohol, Narcotics, and Smoking),
Desheeya Bala Tharangam; Working Chairman, Rajiv Gandhi Peace Foundation; President, G-THREE
(Global Tourism Hospitality Recreation and Entertainment Experts Co-operative Society); Member,
IYCI National Council, AICC.
Address : Flat No.A, Leela Shelters, Punnan Road, Statue, Thiruvananthapuram. Pin. 695 039.
222

S. SARMA SSLC, I.T.I.; Son of Shri Sekharan; born on 24


October 1954; Wife : Asha.

Member, 8th KLA [Vadakkekara-CPI (M)],


9th KLA [Vadakkekara-CPI (M)],
10th KLA [Vadakkekara-CPI (M)].

Minister for Electricity and Co-operation from 25-10-1998 to 13-05-2001; Chairman,


Committee on Public Undertakings (1996-98) & (1998); Member, C.P.I.(M) District
Committee, C.P.I.(M) State Committee; State Secretary and President, D.Y.F.I; All India
Vice President, DYFI.
Address : Manappasseril House, Ezhikara P.O., North Parur, Ernakulam.

CHITTOOR SASANKAN NAIR Intermediate; Son of Shri


R. Govinda Pillai; born in July 1922; Wife : P. Syamala Devi;
2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Konni-NDP].

Director Board Member, N.S.S.; Member, K.T.D.C., President, Vallicode Panchayat


consecutively for over 30 years; Worked as INC member till 1972; Member, DDC,
Kollam.
Obituary made on 30-03-1995.

A. K. SASHEENDRAN Studied for Diploma in Ayurvedic


Medicine; Son of Shri A. Kunhamboo and Smt. M. K. Janaki; born
on 29 January 1946; Wife : N. T. Anitha; 1 Son.

Member, 6th KLA [Peringalam-INC (U)],


7th KLA [Edakkad-Congress (S)].

Member, Coffee Board, Kerala State Sports Council, Calicut University Senate,
Governing body of Kerala State Saksharatha Samithi, Kerala State Housing Board, State
Transport Authority, Governing body of Jawaharlal Memorial Public Library and
Research Centre, Kannur; General Secretary, K.P.C.C.(S); Vice President & President,
Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress Committee; General Secretary, K.S.U. Central
Committee; Vice President, Nationalist Congress Party, Kerala State Committee.
Address : Varsha, Chovva P.O., Kannur.

U. S. SASI Son of Shri Subramaniyan and Smt. Bhaimy; born


on 22 July 1950; Wife : Sasikala; 2 Sons.
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Member, 10th KLA [Mala-CPI] (Elected in bye-election held on


28-2-1998 and took oath on 9-3-1998.)

Member, CPI District and State Council, AITUC State Working Committee; District Vice
President, AITUC; Secretary, Kerala State Chethu Thozhilali Federation.
Address : Urkolil House, Naithakudy P.O., Mala, Thrissur. Pin-680 732.

V. D. SATHEESAN Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


K. Damodara Menon and Smt.Vilasini Amma; born on 31 May
1964; Wife: R. Lekshmipriya; 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Parur-INC].

Whip, Congress Legislature Party; Secretary, N.S.U. (I) National Committee; Chairman,
Mahatma Gandhi University Union (1986-87); University Union Councilor in MG and
Kerala Universities.
Address : Vadassery, Nettoor P.O., Ernakulam District. Pin 682 304.

K. P. SATHEESH CHANDRAN Graduate; Son of Shri


K. K. Govindan Nambiar and Smt. Kunjulakshmi Amma; born
on 23 November 1957; Wife : K. K. Seetha Devi; 2 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Trikkaripur-CPI (M)],


11th KLA [Trikkaripur-CPI (M)].

President, SFI Kannur District Committee (1978-80), Kerala State Karshaka Thozhilali
Union (KSKTU) Kasargod District Committee (since 1998), DYFI Kasargod District
Committee (1991-94); Vice President, SFI State Committee (1980-84), SFI Central
Executive Committee (1981-86), DYFI State Committee and Central Executive
Committee (1991-97); Joint Secretary, DYFI Kasargod District Committee (1984);
Secretary, DYFI Kasargod District Committee (1985-91); Member, CPM Kasargod
District Committee (1984), CPM District Secretariat (since 1991).
Managing Editor 'Student' Monthly journal of SFI (1980-84) and Editor, “Yuvadhara”.
Address : Kottayil House, Pattena, Puthariyadukkam P.O., Kasaragod District.
224

SATHYAN MOKERI Graduate; Journalist; Son of Shri P.


Kelappan Nair; born on 02 October 1953; Wife : P. Vasantham;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Nadapuram-CPI], 9th KLA [Nadapuram-


CPI],
10th KLA [Nadapuram-CPI].

Member, Calicut University Senate, C.P.I State Executive Committee; President, AISF,
Koshikode District Committee and State Committee; Secretary and President, AIYF
Kerala State Committee; Vice President, AIYF National Council, All India Kisan Sabha
State Committee; Won award for the Best Young Parliamentarian in the name of Late
Shri. K. Sankaranayanan Thampi.
Address : Sree Achutham, Mokeri P.O., Kakkattil (via), Kozhikode, Pin 673 516.

M. SATHYANESAN Graduate; Son of Shri Manuel; born on 09


September 1934; Wife : N. D. Stella; 4 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Parassala-CPI (M)],


5th KLA [Parassala-CPI (M)] (Elected in bye-election held on 18-
5-1979 and took oath on 25-5-1979), 8th KLA [Parassala-CPI
(M)].

Chairman, Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions (1989-91); President,


Kollayil Panchayat for 16 Years; State Committee Member, All India Kisan Sabha;
Secretary, CPI (M) District Committee.
Address : Suja Bhavan, Nadoorkolla, Amaravila, Parassala.

N. C. SATHYAPALAN Son of Shri Narayanan and Smt. Thevi;


born on 15 November 1928; Wife : K. Chellamma; 2 Sons,
3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Kunnathur–(SC)-RSP]

Member, Kollam District Harijan Advisory Committee, Sidhanar Service Society


Director Board.
Address : Vidyadhara Bhavanam, Muthupilakkadu Post, Muthupilakkadu West,
Sasthamcotta, Kollam. Pin 690520.
225

PROF. SAVITHRI LAKSHMANAN Post Graduate; Daughter


of Shri N. Achuthan Nair and Smt. Bhanumathi Amma; born on 15
October 1945; Husband : Prof. V. K. Lakshmanan Nair;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Chalakkudy-INC], 11th KLA [Chalakkudy-


INC].

Chairman, Committee on the Welfare of Women, Children and Physically Handicapped


since 2001; Member, Lok Sabha (1989-1991) & (1991 to 1996); President, Kerala
Pradesh Mahila Congress (1995); Member, Central Advisory Board for Education,
Orphanage Control Board, Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala Agricultural University
General Council, KPCC Executive Council and Election Committee; Writes and also
participates in Radio Plays.
Address : Krishnakripa, Peshkar Road, Irinjalakuda. Pin 680 121.

SAYED UMMER BAFAKHY Son of Shri Sayed Hashim


Bafakhy and Smt. Shareefa Roulah; born on 24 November
1921; Wife : Zainaba Beevi; 5 Sons, 5 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kondotti-ML], 4th KLA [Tanur-ML].

Chairman, House Committee (1970-75) and (1975-76); Member, Muslim League State
Committee, State Food Advisory Committee, State Tapioca Marketing Expansion Board;
Vice President, Kerala Muslim League.
Address : Noor Mahal, Koyilandy P.O., Kozhikode.

SEBASTAIN PAUL LLB, LLM, Ph.D. in Constitutional Law;


Son of Shri Paul; born on 01 May 1947; Wife : Lizamma
Augustine; 3 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Ernakulam-Independent] (Elected in bye-


election held on 5-6-1998 and took oath on 10-6-1998).

Member, Lok Sabha (1997), (2003-04) and since 2004; Correspondent, Indian Express
during 1973-80; Taught law in journalism institutes; Presenter of popular TV Programme
“Madhyama Vicharam’.
Address: St. Francis Xaviers Church Road, Cochin - Pin 682 018.
226

V. T. SEBASTIAN Son of Shri Thomas; born on 15 June 1930;


Wife : Aleykutty; 3 Sons, 4 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Udumbanchola-KC], 5th KLA [Idukki-KC].

President, Kattappana Grama Panchayat, Idukki District Co-operative Bank, Kerala


Cardamom Estate Workers Union, Malanadu Motor Workers Union; Chairman, Kerala
Congress, Kerala State Housing Board.
Address : Varickamakkal House, Kattappana South P.O., Idukki.

P. SEETHI HAJI Son of Shri Koya Ummar; born on 16


August 1932; Wife: Pathummakutty Hajumma;
3 Sons, 5 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Kondotty-ML], 6th KLA [Kondotty-ML],


7th KLA [Kondotty-ML], 8th KLA [Kondotty-ML],
9th KLA [Tanur-ML].

Chairman, Committee on Public Undertakings (1983–87), Government Chief Whip in


IXth KLA till his demise; Member, Muslim League High Power Committee, National
Executive Committee, Kerala Muslim Educational Association; Secretary, Muslim
League State Committee; Chairman, Board of Control of Orphanages and Charitable
Homes.
Director, Chandrika Daily.
Expired on 05-12-1991; Obituary made on 04-03-1992..

K. M. SEETHI SAHIB BA, BL; Advocate; Son of Haji Seethi


Mohammed and Smt. Fathima Beevi; born in 1899; Wife :
Khadeeja; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, Madras Legislative Assembly (1946–56),


2nd KLA [Kuttipuram].

Speaker 2nd KLA from 12-03-1960 to 17-04-1961; Founder Member of 'Chandrika' in


1934; Actively involved in educational field and in the upliftment of backward sections;
Took part in non co-operation movement in 1921 and Lahore Congress of 1930; Became
an active worker of Muslim League in 1937.
Expired on 17-04-1961.
227

B. V. SEETHI THANGAL Son of Shri Koyakutty Thangal;


born in October 1924; Wife: Asma Bi; 2 Sons, 7 Daughters.

Member, 2nd KLA [Andathode-ML],


3rd KLA [Guruvayoor-ML], 5th KLA [Guruvayoor-ML],
6th KLA [Guruvayoor-ML].

Chairman, House Committee (1977–79); Director, Plantation Corporation, Tourism


Development Corporation; President, Thrissur District Muslim League; Member,
Kundazhiyoor Panchayat, Kerala Fisheries Advisory Board; Working Committee
Member of the State Muslim League.
Expired on 22-08-2002; Obituary made on 14-02-2003.

K. SEKHARAN NAIR; born in December 1912; 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Trichur-CPI (M)].

Member, Trichur D.C., CPI (M); Later joined CPI; District Secretary and Acting State
Secretary, Communist Party; Member, Malabar District Board; Director, Rural Bank,
Valappad and Nattika Firka Co-operative Rural Bank; Correspondent, Sree Rama
Polytechnic.
Expired in 1986; Obituary made on 17-03-1986.

N. K. SESHAN Post Graduate, R.B.V. (Hindi); Professor in


English; born in April 1927; 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Wadakkancherry-SSP].

Minister for Finance from 01-11-1969 to 02-04-1970; Chairman, Library Advisory


Committee (1967-68); Dean, Faculty of Language and Literature, Calicut University;
Secretary, Kerala Kalaparishad; General Secretary, SSP Kerala State Committee;
President, Thrissur Co-operative union; Actively involved in Library movement and
Co-operative Movement.
Publications : A Biography on Rabindranath Tagore – ‘Voice of India’ and another book
on Asan, Ulloor and Vallathol.
Expired on 06-01-1986; Obituary made on 17-03-1986.
228

K. K. SHAJU Pre-Degree; Son of Shri K.A. Karutha (Karthassan)


and Smt. Lekshmi; born on 05 February 1963; Wife : Seema; 1 Son.

Member, 11th KLA [Pandalam –(SC)-JSS].

Vice President and President of DYFI Alappuzha District Committee; Member of


CPI (M) till 1994; State Secretary, JYS (1993-98); District President, JSS, Alappuzha
(2000).
Address : Kannattuchira, Attuvathala, Kainakary P.O., Alappuzha. Pin 688 501.
PARAYIL SHAMSUDDIN Graduate, BL; Advocate; born in 1925.

Member, 2nd KLA [Varkala-Congress]

Founder Member, Kairali Sevaka Co-operative Society Ltd., Edava, Member, Central
Council Kerala Gandhasala Sanghom, Kerala State Haj Committee; Vice President,
Trivandrum District Co-operative Bank; Director, Trivandrum District Land Mortgage
Bank.
Expired on 29-08-1982; Obituary made on 25-03-1983.

A. C. SHANMUGHA DAS SSLC, Completed DAM Course; Son


of Shri Kunhiraman and Smt. A. V. Sharadamma; born on 05
January 1939; Wife: Dr. K. Parukutty; 2 Daughters.
Member, 4th KLA [Balussery-Congress],
6th KLA [Balussery- Congress (U)],
7th KLA [Balussery-Congress (S)],
8th KLA [Balussery-Congress (S)],
9th KLA [Balussery-Congress(S)],
10th KLA [Balussery-Congress(S)], 11th KLA [Balussery-NCP].
Minister for Community Development 25-01-1980 to 16-10-1981, Minister
for Health from 02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991, Minister for Health & Sports from
20-05-1996 to 19-01-2000; Leader of Congress (S) Legislature Party (1981-99); Leader,
NCP Parliamentary Party; State Secretary, KSU and Youth Congress (1966-69); DCC
Secretary, Malappuram (1969-70) and Kozhikode (1971-73) ; DCC President,
Kozhikode (1973-78) ; KPCC Secretary (1978-80) ; Treasurer AICC(S) (1993-
99); Elected Member, NCP Working Committee;
Editor : "Dharmachakra", "Yuvatha" and "Nireekshanam" weeklies.
Address : Yuvatha, Eranhikkal P.O., Kozhikode. Pin 673 303.
229

B. M. SHERIFF E.S.L.C and Malayalam Higher Completed; Son


of Shri Badarudeen and Smt. Fathima Beevi; born on 10-03-1107
(M.E.); Wife : B. Noorjahan; 4 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Karunagapally-CPI],


6th KLA [Karunagapally-CPI].

Member, CPI State Council; Active worker of CPI from 1948; Arrested and imprisoned
several times; Head of the Volunteer wing of the CPI; Associated with Co-operative
Movement.
Address : Kaniyamparambil, Maruthurkulangara South, Alumkadavu P.O.,
Karunagappally.

SHIBU BABY JOHN Engineering; Son of Shri Baby John


(Ex-Minister) and Smt. Annamma B John; born on 27 July
1963; Wife: Annie Mathew John; 2 Sons.

Member, 11th KLA [Chavara-RSP (B)].

Vice-president, R.Y.F (B) State Committee; Member R.S.P. (B) State Committee;
Mechanical Engineer and Businessman before entering politics; Mechanical Engineer and
Businessman before entering politics in 1998.
Address : Vayalil Bunglow, Neendakara P.O., Kollam.

K. K. SHYLAJA TEACHER B.Sc, B.Ed; Daughter of Shri


K. Kundan and Smt. K. K. Santha; born on 20 November
1956; Husband : K. Bhaskaran; 2 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Kuthuparamba-CPI (M)].

Member, DYFI State Committee; State Committee Member and District Secretary, All
India Democratic Women's Association; High School Teacher; Joined CPI (M) in 1976;
Actively involved in Co-operative Movement.
Address : Arathi, Pazhassi, Uruvachal P.O., (via) Mattannur, Kannur.
230

SIDHARTHAN KATTUNGAL Teacher; Son of Shri


K. Chathukutty and Smt. Ammu; born on 16 May 1944;
Wife : K. V. Prabhavathy; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Irrinjalakuda-INC],


7th KLA [Nattika-Congress].

Director, Kerala State Warehousing Corporation; Chairman, Pharmaceutical Corporation


(Indian Medicines) Kerala Ltd.; General Secretary and Vice President, District Congress
Committee; Member, Calicut University Senate, KPCC Executive Committee,
Cardamom Board, KPCC; President, Cochin Devaswam Board; Opposition Leader, First
District Council Trichur; General Secretary, Vice President, Joint Secretary, Thrissur
Public Library.
Address : Prabha, 35/50, Thiruvambady, Trichur.

T. SIVADASA MENON B.Sc, B.T; Teacher; Son of Shri


V. S. K. Panicker; born on 14 June 1932; Wife : T. K. Bhavani;
2 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Malampuzha-CPI (M)],


9th KLA [Malampuzha-CPI (M)],
10th KLA [Malampuzha-CPI (M)].

Minister for Electricity and Rural Development from 02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991, Minister
for Finance from 20-05-1996 to 13-05-2001; Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts
(1993-96); Member, CPI (M) State Secretariat, Kerala State Education Advisory Board,
Calicut University Syndicate, Faculty of Education; Served as Headmaster, KTM High
School, Manarcaud; General Secretary, KPTU; Malabar Regional President, Kerala
Private Teachers Federation.
Address : The Nest, College Road, Palakkad-1.

K. SIVADASAN Son of Shri Kumaran and Smt Kunji; born on 7


March 1929; Wife : Ambujakshy; 6 Children.

Member, 1st KLA [Varkala-Reserved-CPI].

Actively participated in freedom movement; Left CPI and joined INC in 1960; Member,
Kattakkada Panchayat for 16 years from 1963, KPCC, Coir Corporation Director Board,
Khadi and Village Industries Board, District Land Mortgage Bank, Editorial Board
‘Swaraj Magazine’; Chairman, SC & ST Welfare Corporation (1982-85); Vice President,
Trivandrum DCC.
Address : Plot No.94, Thonnakkal Colony, Kudavoor P.O., Thiruvananthapuram.
231

KADAVOOR SIVADASAN Graduate, BL; Advocate; Son of


Shri M. Kesavan and Smt. Lekshmy; born on 11 March
1932; Wife : R. Vijayamma; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Quilon-RSP(S)], 7th KLA [Quilon-RSP],


9th KLA [Quilon-INC], 11th KLA [Kundara-INC].

Minister for Labour from 28-12-1981 to 17-03-1982, Minister for Labour (also Excise
from 1986) from 24-05-1982 to 25-03-1987, Minister for Forest and Rural
Development from 20-04-1995 to 09-05-1996, Minister for Electricity from 26.5.2001 to
11.2.2004, Minister for Health And Family Welfare from 11.2.2004 to 29-08-2004;
President, Progressive Students Union; Secretary, KPUTUC (Kerala Provisional United
Trade Union Congress) (1977), Participated in ILO conference at Geneva representing
Central Government in 1985.
Address : Mini Sadan, Anandavalleeswaram, Kollam. Pin 691012.

P. R. SIVAN SSLC; Son of Shri Raman Pillai; born on 22 July


1937; Wife : Amminikutty Amma; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Perumpavoor-CPI (M)],


6th KLA [Perumpavoor-CPI (M)].

Member, C.P.I.(M) Ernakulam District Committee; General Secretary, Travancore


Rayons Employees union; CITU leader, Saw Mill, Motor Workers and Brick Workers
Unions.
Publications : Thiranottam, Street light, Mukhavura & Athirathram. (Dramas)
Expired on 06-10-2000; Obituary made on 21-12-2000.

N. SIVAN PILLAI Son of Shri Madhavan Pillai and Smt. Janaki


Amma; born in February 1918; Wife: Chellamma; 1 Son and 1
daughter.

Member, 1st KLA [Parur-CPI], 7th KLA [Parur-CPI] (Election set


aside by supreme court on 5-3-1984 lost the seat as per the
judgment in the election case), 8th KLA [Parur-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Government Assurance (1982-84); Member, CPI State


Committee; Entered politics through INC in 1938; Actively participated in freedom
movement; Undergone imprisonment for seven years; Joined Communist Party in 1945;
Went underground for one and a half years.
Recipient of Thamra Patra and Political Pension of Government of India.
Expired on 13-03-2004; Obituary made on 28-7-2004.
232

K. A. SIVARAMA BHARATHY Born on 16 Meenam 1098


(M.E.); Wife: Thankam; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


3rd KLA [Chittoor-SSP], 4th KLA [Chittoor-SP].

Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances (1973-74) & (1975-76), State SSP


(1968-69); Leader, SP Parliamentary Party; Participated in freedom movement; Went
underground many times; Active member of INC till 1948; Joined ISP; Member,
Grandha Sala Sanghom; Jailed for participating in Goa freedom struggle; President,
Kerala Plantation Workers Union; Associated with Kisan and co-operative movements.
Expired on 10-08-1989; Obituary made on 11-08-1989.

SOBHANA GEORGE Post Graduate; Daughter of Shri K.M.


George and Smt. Thankamma George; born on 04 April 1960;
Husband: Issac George; 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Chenganur-INC],


10th KLA [Chenganur-INC], 11th KLA [Chenganur-INC].
Resigned the membership on
5-7-2005.

Senate Member, Kerala University; First Woman General Secretary of State Youth
Congress Committee; Joint Secretary, K.P.C.C.; General Secretary, Democratic Indira
Congress (K); First female President of All Kerala Balajana Sakhyam.
Address : House No.13, Kadakampally Housing Colony, Thuruvikkal.P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram.

K. SOMASEKHARAN NAIR SSLC, Upto Intermediate,


Completed N.D.C. Malayalam Higher; Son of Shri Krishna Pillai P
and Smt. Karthyayani Amma G.; born in Kumbham 1101 (M.E.);
Wife : L. Indira; 1 Son, 4 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Aryanad-SP].

Active member of Students Congress and later State Congress; Resigned in 1948 and
joined ISP; Member, S.S.P. State Executive; Being a Social Reformer, Set an example by
marrying from outside the caste; Associated with Co-operative movement, Library
movement; Participated in the Quit India Movement.
Address : Sreenilayam, Kulappada P.O., Aryanadu (via), Thiruvananthapuram.
Pin 695 542.
233

K. M. SOOPPY SSLC, Diploma in Vaidya Vibbooshanam;


Registered Ayurveda Medical Practitioner; Son of Shri Mammoo
and Smt. Pathu; born on 05 April 1933; Wife : Khatheeja;
2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Peringalam-SP], 9th KLA [Peringalam-ML].

Chairman, Committee on Subordinate legislation (1993-95) & (1995-96); Chairman,


Kerala Agricultural University Finance Committee; President, Panoor Panchayat, Panoor
Area Development Council; Member, IUML State Committee; Joint Secretary, I.S.P.
State Committee; General Secretary, Muslim Educational Foundation; Founder, Panoor
Mahallu Muslim Jamath.
Chief Editor, Padayani daily
Address : Firoz Manzil, Panoor P.O., Kannur. Pin. 670692.
NALAKATH SOOPPY Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri
Nalakath Moideen and Smt. Mariyumma; born on 15 August
1946; Wife: Rajeena Sooppy; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Perinthalmanna-ML],


7th KLA [Perinthalmanna-ML], 8th KLA [Perinthalmanna-ML],
9th KLA [Perinthalmanna-ML], 10th KLA [Perinthalmanna-ML],
11th KLA [Perinthalmanna-ML].

Minister for Education from 26-05-2001 to 29-08-2004; Chairman, Committee on the


Welfare Of Backward Class Communities (1993-1996), Assurance Committee (1996-
1998), Estimates Committee since 2004; President, Thazhekode Grama
Panchayat, Malappuram District Youth League (1980-1984); Working Committee
Member, State Muslim League; Jania, Nuryia, Faisabad; Member, Muslim League State
Secretariat; Chairman, Kerala State Backward Class Liberation Front.
Address : Resumin, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram District. Pin 679322.
PONNARA SREEDHAR BA, BL; Pleader; Son of Shri.
Govinda Pillai; born in September 1899.

Member, Travancore Legislative Assembly (1948) Travancore


Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949-56),
1st KLA [Vilappil-PSP], 2nd KLA [Vilappil-Independent].

Actively involved in Freedom Movement; Participated in the non-cooperation movement


in 1922; Nagpur Sathyagraha, Vaikom Satyagraha, Salt satyagraha and many other
agitations; Imprisoned several times; Brutally tortued by the police; Mayor,
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation (1956), Prominent Worker of KPCC and the
Travancore State Congress; Later joined PSP; President, Travancore Cochin Estate
Employees Union and other trade unions; Involved in Tribal and Harijan upliftment
work.
Expired on 27-02-1966; Obituary made on 28-03-1966.
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KATTAYIKONAM SREEDHARAN ESLC; Son of Shri.


Velayudhan and Smt Lekshmy; born in March 1918.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (Two terms),


Ist KLA [Ulloor-CPI], 3rd KLA [Attingal-CPI (M)]. (Elected in
bye-election held on 10-6-1969 and took oath on 4-8-1969).

Chairman, House Committee (1957-58) and (1958-59); Active member of Travancore


State Congress and Secretary of its District Committee; Joined Communist Party in 1941;
Participated in freedom movement and the agitation for responsible government;
Imprisoned for 9 years; Went underground several times; District Secretary, Undivided
Communist party and CPI (M) for a long period; State Committee Member, CPI (M).
Expired on 29-03-1994; Obituary made on 20-04-1994.

K. SREEDHARAN SSLC; Son of Shri Krishnan Nair; born


on 15 September 1939; Wife : Dhanalekshmi; 2 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Ponnani-CPI (M)].

Member, C.P.I.(M) Malappuram District Secretariat, Secretary, Palghat District


Committee SFI; Secretary and President, Malappuram and Palghat District Committee,
Socialist Youth Federation; Leader of Karshaka Thozhilali Union.
Address : Priya Preeja Nivas,. Edappal P.O.

P. K. SREEMATHI TEACHER Pre-Degree; Daughter of Shri T.


Kelappan Nambiar and Smt. P. K. Meenakshi Amma; born on 04
May 1949; Husband : E. Damodaran Nambiar; 1 Son.

Member, 11th KLA [Payyannur-CPI (M)].

State Committee Member K.S.Y.F.; State Vice President D.Y.F.I ; Chairperson, Standing
Committee, Kannur District Council; President, Kannur District Panchayat (1995-97);
State Secretary, All India Democratic Women's Association; Member, C.P.I. (M) Central
Committee and State Secretariat.
Chief Editor "Sthree Sabdam"
Address : Edathil, Athiyadam, Pazhayangadi. P.O., Kannur. Pin 670303.
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K. K. SREENIVASAN Graduation Course Completed; Son of


Shri P. V. Krishnan; born on 17 November 1930.

Member, 6th KLA [Aranmula-Congress (I)],


7th KLA [Aranmula-Congress (I)],
8th KLA [Aranmula-INC], 9th KLA [Harippad-INC].

Whip, Congress (I) Parliamentary Party; Treasurer, Congress (I) Parliamentary Party;
Member, KPCC Executive; General Secretary, Alleppey DCC; State General Secretary,
National Agricultural Labourers Federation; Member, INTUC State Executive, Minimum
Wages Committee for Agricultural Labourers; Entered politics through Students
Federation; Joined INC in 1964.
Expired on 25-04-1995; Obituary made on 26-06-1995.

N. SREENIVASAN BA, BL; Retired District Judge; Son of Shri V.


Narayanan; born on 12 February 1912; Wife: Saraswathy;
2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Kottayam-SRP].

Minister for Excise from 24-05-1982 to 30-05-1986; President, SNDP Yogam for over
six years; Chairman, SRP for seven years.
Expired on 19-10-1988; Obituary made on 21-12-1988.

P. K. SREENIVASAN Intermediate; Teacher; Son of Shri


K. Krishnan and Smt. Kochikka; born in February 1930;
Wife: G. Saralama; 4 Sons (including Shri. P. S. Supal, MLA).

Member, 5th KLA [Punalur-CPI], 6th KLA [Punalur-CPI].


Elected to Tenth KLA but expired before declaration of result.

Executive Member, C.P.I. Kollam District; Deputy Leader, CPI Parliamentary Party;
President, Kerala Karshaka Sanghom, Kollam District Committee; Kerala State Forest
Development Corporation Staff Association, Indo-Soviet Project Workers Union.
Expired on 07-05-1996; Obituary made on 15-07-1996.
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P. S. SREENIVASAN Son of Shri Koppuzha K. Krishnan;


born in September 1923; Wife: Bharathy; 1 Son.

Member, 2nd KLA [Vaikom-CPI], 3rd KLA [Vaikom-CPI],


4th KLA [Vaikom-CPI], 5th KLA [Aroor-CPI],
6th KLA [Sherthalai-CPI], 8th KLA [Karunagapally-CPI],
9th KLA [Karunagapally-CPI].

Minister for Transport and Electricity from 04-10-1970 to 24-09-1971, Minister


for Industries and Forests from 18-11-1978 to 07-10-1979, Minister for Revenue and
Fisheries from 25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981, Minister for Revenue and Tourism from
26-03-1987 to 17-06-1991; Leader, CPI Parliamentary Party; Treasurer and Secretariat
Member, CPI Kerala State Council, Kerala University Senate, CPI Executive, Kerala
State Council, CPI National Council; President, Kerala Karshaka Thozhilali Federation,
Kerala Coir Thozhilali Federation, Kerala Transport Employees Union.
Expired on 09-07-1997; Obituary made on 14-07-1997.

C. M. STEPHEN BA, BL; Journalist, Advocate; Son of Shri


E. Mathai; Born on 23 December 1918; Wife: Thankamma
Stephen; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 2nd KLA [Thrikadavoor –Congress].

Member, Lok Sabha (1971-77), (1977-79) and (1980-84); Union Cabinet Minister for
Communications (1980); Leader of the Opposition, Lok Sabha from 12-4-1978 to
10-7-1979; Member, K.P.C.C., A.I.C.C., State Planning Advisory Board; General
Secretary, K.P.C.C; Leading Lawyer and eminent leader of INTUC; Editor : Hyderbad
Bulletin, Financial Times, (Bombay) and Pouraprabha Malayalam daily.
Expired on 16-01-1984; Obituary made on 05-03-1984.

STEPHEN GEORGE Post Graduate, LLB, B.Ed; Teacher; Son of


Shri George Cherian and Smt. Naithy; born on 25 May 1963; Wife:
Gijimol Stephen; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Kaduthuruthy-KC (M)].

State Secretary, Kerala Students Congress (M); President, Kerala Students Congress
(M); State General Secretary, Youth Front (M).
Publications : Educational Reformation – A Guideline.
Address : Veliyath House, Kuruppanthara P.O., Kottayam.
237

STEPHEN PADUA Son of Shri Dominic Padua; born on 31


December 1914; Wife : Clara Padua; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Nominated], 5th KLA [Nominated],


6th KLA [Nominated], 7th KLA [Nominated].

Member, K.P.C.C Executive, Kerala University Senate, Interstate Board for Anglo Indian
Education; Founder and Patron, All Kerala Anglo Indian Youth Movement; Established
12 Anglo Indian Primary Schools; General Secretary, Union of Anglo Indian Association.
Contributed a Chapter on Anglo Indians in 'History of Kerala'.
Expired on 28-10-1994; Obituary made on 30-03-1995.

Dr. A. SUBHA RAO L.I.M.; Medical Practitioner; Son of


Dr.
A. Krishnayya; born in October 1919; Wife: A. Kashamma;
5 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Manjeswar-CPI],


7th KLA [Manjeswar-CPI].

Minister for Irrigation from 25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981; Member, Rajya Sabha


(1958-64); Entered politics through freedom movement and participated in Quit India
Movement; Imprisoned in Alipore Jail; Actively associated with Co-operative
Movement; Represented the Linguistic Minority in the Calicut University Senate; Took
active part in Kisan Organisation and Cultural Organisation like 'Janata Ranga Bhoomi'.
Expired on 14-09-2003; Obituary made on 4-2-2004.

N. SUBRAMANIYA SHENOY Son of Shri Narayana Shenoy;


born on 05 May 1917; Wife : Revathy Shenoy;
3 Sons, 5 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Payyannur-CPI (M)],


6th KLA [Payyannur-CPI (M)].

President, Payyannur Panchayat; Renowned CPI (M) Leader; Member K.P.C.C.


(1936–39); Entered politics through National Movement; Joined Congress Socialist Party
in 1934; Joined CPI in 1939; Participated in Morazha Revolt and went underground;
Undergone imprisonment several times; Chairman, Electricity Advisory Committee.
Address : Mavichery, Payyannur P.O., Kannur.
238

G. SUDHAKARAN MA, LLB; Son of Shri P. Gopala Kurup


and Smt. L. Pankajakshi Amma; born on 01 November 1946;
Wife : Jubily Navaparabha; 1 Son.

Member, 10th KLA [Kayamkulam-CPI (M)].

Member, Kerala University Syndicate, CPI (M) State Committee, CITU State Executive
Committee, CPI (M) Quilon and Alapuzha District Committee, CPI (M) District
Secretariat; District Secretary, KSYF, Quilon and Alappuzha Districts, CPI (M)
Allappuzha Executive Committee, Kerala Agricultural University, RTA Board,
Alappuzha; First President, Alappuzha District Council; President, CITU Alappuzha
District Committee; State Vice President, KSYF; Joint Secretary, KSF State Committee;
Founder Member, First State President and General Secretary, SFI; All India Vice
President SFI; Published Poems in English and Malayalam.
Address : Navaneetham, Sanathanapuram P.O., Alappuzha-3.

K. SUDHAKARAN Post Graduate, LLB Course Completed; Son


of Shri Ramunni and Smt. Madhavi; born on 11 May 1948; Wife:
K. Smitha; 2 Sons.
Member, 10th KLA [Cannanore-INC], 11th KLA [Cannanore-
INC].
(Election of Shri. O. Bharathan held void by Hon. High Court on
14-8-1992 and Shri. K. Sudhakaran was declared elected and took
oath on 17-8-1992. The Hon. Supreme Court upheld the election of
O. Bharathan on 6-2-1996).

Minister for Forest & Sports from 26-05-2001 to 29-08-2004; General Secretary, KSU
(O); State President, National Students Organisation, Youth Congress (O), Yuva Janatha;
Member, K.P.C.C. Executive (1984-1991); President, D.C.C.(I), Kannur (1991-01);
Chairman, U.D.F. District Committee (1991-01).
Address : Lal Vihar, Kizhunna, Kannur-7.
239

PANDALAM SUDHAKARAN Pre-Degree, BA Course


Completed; Son of Shri Kochadichan; born on 20 November
1955; Wife : Ajitha; 1 Son.

Member, 7th KLA [Wandoor –(SC)-Congress (I)],


8th KLA [Wandoor –(SC)-INC], 9th KLA [Wandoor –(SC)-INC].

Minister for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development from


02-07-1991 to 16-03-1995, Minister for Excise & Welfare of Backward & Scheduled
Communities from 03-05-1995 to 09-05-1996; Member, Gandhiji University Syndicate,
Calicut University Senate, KPCC, AICC, Trivandrum Doordarshan Kendra Advisory
Board, Jury, KSFDC; General Secretary, KSU(1978-82); President, Kerala Pradesh
Youth Congress (I) Committee; Poet, Cine Lyricist; Chairman, KTDC.
Address : Kailasamandiram, Pandalam. Pin 689501.

V. M. SUDHEERAN Pre-Degree; BA Course Completed; Son


of Shri. Vailoppilly Sankaran Mama and Smt Girija; born on 26
May 1948; Wife : Latha; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Manalur-Congress(U)],


7th KLA [Manalur-Congress (I)],
8th KLA [Manalur-INC], 9th KLA [Manalur-INC].

Speaker from 08-03-1985 to 27-03-1987; Minister for Health from 20-04-1995 to 09-05-
1996; Chairman, Committee on Estimates (1982-84), Committee on Private Members’
Bills and Resolutions’ (1984-85); Member, Lok Sabha (1977-79), (1996-97), (1998-99)
& (1999-04); President, KSU & Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress; General Secretary,
KPCC, Indian Youth Congress; Vice President, KPCC.
Address : GRA 777, Goureesapattam, Pattam Palace P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-4.

D. SUGATHAN Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


Damodaran and Smt. Devaki; born on 29 October 1947; Wife:
Beena; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Ambalapuzha-INC] Resigned the


membership on 5-7-2005.

Director and Chairman Kerala State Coir Corporation; President, Alappuzha District
Youth Congress (1970-80); General Secretary, Youth Congress State Committee,
D.C.C.(I) (1986); Member, K.P.C.C.(1973 onwards), KPCC (I) Executive, Coir Board
Executive Committee, SN Trust; Vice-President, Alappuzha D.C.C.(I) (1991
onwards); Treasurer, Congress (I) Legislture Party.
Address : Ambalapuzha House, District Court Ward, Alappuzha.
240

R. SUGATHAN Passed Malayalam Higher Examination; Teacher;


born on 18 December 1902.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative


Assembly (1952&1954), 1st KLA [Karthigapally-CPI],
2nd KLA [Kanjirappally-CPI].

Entered politics through INC; Joined Communist Party in 1939; Participated in freedom
movement; Imprisoned for 4 1/2 years.
Expired on 14-02-1970; Obituary made on 02-03-1970.

A. SUJANAPAL Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


A. Balagopal and Smt. Ananda Lakshmi; born on 01 February
1949; Wife: Jayasree; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Calicut–I-INC],


11th KLA [Calicut-I-INC].

Chairman, Library Advisory Committee (1991-96), Committee on Private Members’


Bills and Resolutions since 2001; Syndicate Member, Calicut University; President
District Youth Congress, Kozhikode, District Congress Committee Kozhikode; General
Secretary and Treasurer, K.P.C.C.
Attended 'World Parliament of People's for Peace' organised by the World Peace Council
at Sofia (1980), 'Solidarity with Syria and PLO' at Demascus (1982), International
Conference on the 40th anniversary of Victory over Fascism in Moscow (1985),
'Bathlahem 2000' UN NGO's Peace Conference in Rome 1999.
Publications : Poruthunna Palestine, Berlin Mathilukal, Moonnamlokam to name a few.
Address : Gopalapuram, Nellikode, Kuthiravattom.P.O., Kozhikode. Pin 673 016.

KOTTAKUZHI SUKUMARAN Son of Shri K. Kutty; born on 08


November 1940; Wife : Chinnamma Sukumaran; 1 Son,
2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Kunnathur–(SC)-Janatha (G)].

Member, Janathaparty State Executive Committee; Vice President, HMS District


Committee; Entered politics through INC; Later joined PSP and Janata Party.
Address : QTRS. NO. E-40, Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram.
241

Dr. P. K. SUKUMARAN HMB; Homeopathic Physician; born


in 1916.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


3rd KLA [Kundara-CPI (M)].

Entered politics through State Congress; Participated in the freedom movement; Joined
Communist Party in 1948; Actively involved in social work.
Obituary made on 21-12-2000.

K. SUKUMARANUNNI SSLC; Son of Smt. Chinnammalu


Vayankaramma; born on 11 April 1929; Wife: P. Lakshmikutty;
3 Sons.

Member, 5th KLA [Sreekrishnapuram-INC].

Member, KPCC and AICC; Treasurer, DCC Palakkad, Co-operative Cell of AICC, All
India Federation of Educational Associations; General Secretary, Kerala Aided Primary
Teachers Union; State Convenor, Teachers Cell; Director, Palakkad Central Co-operative
Bank.
Publications : Unnathi Short Stories (1957) ; Rajan Short Stories (1959)
Expired on 13-07-1984; Obituary made on 16-07-1984.

P. P. SULAIMAN RAWTHER SSLC; Son of Shri P. S. Pareeth


Rawther and Smt. Pathumma; born on 10 October 1950.

Member, 10th KLA [Idukki-Janatha Dal].

State Treasurer, Youth Congress; General Secretary, Youth Congress; President,


DCC (I), Idukki; President, Janatha Dal Idukki District; General Secretary, Congress (S).
Address : Plathiplakkal, Kanjar P.O., Kudayathur Iddukki District.
242

C. M. SUNDARAM SSLC; Son of Shri C. S. Mahadeva Iyer


and Smt. C. S. Saraswathy; born on 01 July 1919;
Wife : C. N. Thailambal; 2 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Palghat-PSP], 6th KLA [Palghat-PSP],


7th KLA [Palghat-PSP], 8th KLA [Palghat-PSP],
9th KLA [Palghat-INC].

Minister for Local Administration from 28-12-1981 to 17-03-1982 and from 24-05-
1982 to 25-03-1987; Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1979-81),
Committee on Assurances (1977-79), P.S.P. State Committee; Entered politics through
Students Congress; Participated in Quit India Movement; Later joined Socialist Party and
worked in the trade union field at Bombay; Actively involved in the tribal welfare work;
Palakkad Municipal Chairman for three years and has been a member for a long time.
Address : Minerva Building, Kalpathy, Palakkad –3.

M. M. SUNDRAM Born in February 1931.

Member, 2nd KLA [Devikolam-General–CPI].

Member, Kottayam District Communist Party Executive, AITUC Central


Council;;Entered politics through INTUC; Worked among plantation workers; Later
joined AITUC; General Secretary, Kerala Kanganies and Supervisors Association;
Become a member of CPI in 1956.
Expired on 26-11-1971; Obituary made on 26-11-1971.

S. SUNDARA MANICKAM Son of Shri Sabarimuthu; born


in May 1941; Wife: Annammal Sundara Manickam;
2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Devicolam–(SC)-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) Idukki District Committee, CPI (M) Idukki District Secretariat, M.G.
University Senate; Chairman, SC/ST Federation, Thiruvananthapuram; District
Committee Member and Vice President, CITU Idukki and State General Council
Member.
Address : Mattupatty Road, Munnar P.O.
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N. SUNDARAN NADAR BA, B.L; Son of Shri J. Nallathampy


Nadar and Smt. Lekshmi; born on 10 September 1931; Wife: K.
Baby Sarojam; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter .

Member, 6th KLA [Parassala-INC (I)],


7th KLA [Parassala-INC (I)], 10th KLA [Parassala-Independent],
11th KLA [Parassala-INC].

Deputy Speaker since 04-07-2001; Minister for Transport, Rural Development and
Agriculture from 01-09-1983 to 25-03-1987; Performed the duties of the Office of the
Speaker from 4-9-2004 to 16-9-2004; Gram Sevak till 1960; Member of Communist
Party before joining INC in 1964; Chairman, KELPAM; Vice President, District
Congress Committee; Executive Member, K.P.C.C (1987-90).
Address : Saroja Bhavan, Keezhammakom, Chenkal P.O., Thiruvananthapuram.
Pin 695 132.

R. SUNDARESAN NAIR Post Graduate, Passed Diploma in


English Teaching; Son of Shri M. Raghavan Nair and
Smt. K. Kamalamma; born on 22 April 1940; Wife : B. Leela
Kumari; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Neyyattinkara-NDP],


6th KLA [Neyyattinkara-NDP].

Minister for Health & Tourism from 28-12-1981 to 17-03-1982; Leader, NDP
Parliamentary Party; Member, Kerala Public Service Commission, Kerala University
Senate, Coir Marketing Federation Director Board; Manager, Vavod L.P School and
High School; Principal, Victory College, Thampanoor; Treasurer, N.D.P.
Publication : A thesis " Sister Carrie" a landmark in naturalistic tradition.
Address : "Sree", TC. 13/445, Thampuran Mukku, Kunnukuzhi, Trivandrum – 35.

SUNNY PANAVELIL Intermediate; Son of Shri P.I. Mathew;


born on 19 October 1932; Wife: Kunjumol (Rachel);
2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Ranni-Congress (S)].

Member, KPCC; Vice President & Treasurer, D.C.C, Quilon; Entered politics through
Students Movement; Upon his demise Smt Rachel Sunny Panavelil was elected in the
bye-election.
Expired on 21-03-1985; Obituary made on 25-03-1985.
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P. S. SUPAL Graduate, LLB Course Completed; Son of


Shri P. K. Sreenivasan (Ex-MLA) and Smt.G. Saralamma; born
on 07 February 1970; Wife : P. N. Reena; 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Punalur-CPI] (Elected in by-election held on


11-10-1996 and took oath on 22-10-1996),
11th KLA [Punalur-CPI].

Member, CPI Kerala State Council, Kerala University Senate; President, A.I.Y.F. Kerala
State Committee; Vice President, AIYF National Council; President, Rehabilitation
Plantation Workers Union.
Address : Panayil Veedu, Yeroor P.O., Punalur.

KADAKAMPALLY SURENDRAN Pre-Degree, B.A. Course


Completed; Son of Shri C. K. Krishnankutty and Smt. Bhagavathy
Kutty; born on 31 December 1954; Wife : S. Sulekha; 2 Sons.

Member, 10th KLA [Kazhakkootam-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on the Welfare of Backward Class Communities (1996-98) and


(1998-01); President, Trivandrum District Library Council; All India Vice President,
DYFI; District Secretariat Member, CPI (M); Vice-President, CITU District Committee;
President of several Trade Unions including IHRD Employees Union, KSFDC
Employees Union, State Public Sector and Autonomous Bodies Officers Federation.
Address : Krishna Priya, T.C. 3/2069, Lekshmi Nagar, LIC Lane, Pattom P.O.,
Trivandrum.

V. SURENDRAN PILLAI Pre-Degree; Son of Shri K. Velu Pillai


and Smt. K. Kalyani Amma; born on 20 November 1955; Wife:
Girija R; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Punalur-KC)]. (Elected in bye-election held on


22-5-1984 and took oath on 31-5-1984).

General Secretary, Kerala Congress (1998-2001); Vice Chairman, Kerala Congress since
2001; President, Kerala Trade Union Congress (KTUC) from 2001 onwards, Kerala
Vellala Mahasabha (KVMS) from 1992 onwards.
Address : Puthenveedu, Karukone P.O., Anchal, Punalur, Kollam.
245

K. V. SURENDRANATH Graduate; Journalist; Son of Shri


K. Velayudhan Pillai; born on 24 May 1925.

Member, 6th KLA [Nedumangad-CPI],


7th KLA [Nedumangad-CPI],
8th KLA [Nedumangad-CPI].

Chairman, Committee on Estimates (1987-91); Member, Lok Sabha (1996-97), Member,


CPI State Committee; CPI State Executive Committee; Chairman, CPI State Control
Commission; Graduated with High Rank winning Rama Varma Gold Medal; Journalist.
Sub Editor of an English daily for 2 years; Trivandrum city correspondent of party papers
"Peoples Age" & Desabhimani daily; Founder Secretary of Kerala Institute of Marxist
Studies & Editor of its journal 'The Marxist Veekshanam.'
Research work on Socio- Economic profile of the industrial workers in Trivandrum
District; Action in environmental issues.
Expired on 9-9-2005.
SUSEELA GOPALAN Graduate; Daughter of Shri
Velukutty Thandar; born on 29 December 1929; Husband: A.
K. Gopalan
(Communist Leader); 1 Daughter.
Member, 10th KLA [Ambalapuzha-CPI (M)].
Minister for Industries and Social Welfare from 20-05-1996 to 13-05-2001; Member, Lok
Sabha (1967-70), (1980-84) & (1991-96), Central Committee CPI (M), CPI (M) Kerala
State Secretariat, Joint Parliamentary Committee on Amendment to Dowry Prohibition
Act (1981-84), Joint Select Committee on Amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure
(1981-84), Industries Standing Committee (1992-95); Secretary, Kerala Mahila Sanghom
and Women’s Federation; President, Coir Workers Centre, All India Democratic Women’
Association; Vice President, CITU.
Publications : Translated the book "The Golden Flower" from English to Malayalam.
Expired on 19-12-2001; Obituary made on 01-03-2002.
Prof. A. V. THAMARAKSHAN Post Graduate; Son of Shri
V. Velu; born on 24 April 1946; Wife : Dr. K.M. Sukrutha
Latha; 2 Sons.
Member, 5th KLA [Mararikulam-RSP],
6th KLA [Mararikulam-RSP],
7th KLA [Mararikulam-RSP], 8th KLA [Harippad-RSP]
(Elected in bye-election held on 28-2-1990 and took oath on 5-
3-1990), 10th KLA [Harippad-RSP].
Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1980-82), Committee on
Environment (1996-98); State General Secretary & President, P.Y.F.; Member, R.S.P.
State Secretariat and Central Committee; President, UTUC, Travancore Devaswom
Employees Union, Construction Workers Union, Matsya Thozhilali Union; Participated
in the Asian Trade Conference at China 1991.
Address : Anaswara, Civil Line, Alapuzha.
246

M. P. THAMI SSLC; Son of Shri M. P. Kunhakkan and Smt.


Kochi; born on 01 July 1938; Wife : P.V. Kalikutty; 2 Sons,
2 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Thrithala–(SC)-Congress],


8th KLA [Thrithala–(SC)-INC],
9th KLA [Chelakkara–(SC)-INC].

Chairman, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe (1996);
Member, State Planning Advisory Committee, Housing Board, Agricultural University
Executive Committee, Cochin University Senate, Calicut University Senate, CPI State
Committee; Secretary, District Congress Committee, Palghat; Vice President, District
Congress Committee, Palghat.
Address : Mangala Parambil, Paruthoor P.O., (Via) Pallippuram, Pattambi.

P. P. THANKACHAN Graduate, BL, Diploma in Public


Administration; Advocate; Son of Shri Rev. Fr. Poulose; born
on 29 July 1939; Wife : T. V. Thankamma; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Perumbavoor-Congress],


8th KLA [Perumbavoor-INC], 9th KLA [Perumbavoor-INC],
10th KLA [Perumbavoor-INC].

Speaker from 01-07-1991 to 02-05-1995; Minister for Agriculture from


03-05-1995 to 09-05-1996; Opposition Chief Whip; Secretary, Congress Legislature
Party (1987-91); Chairman, Perumbavoor Municipal Council; President, DCC (I),
Ernakulam; Convenor, UDF; Member, Rubber Board; Vice President, KPCC (2001-04);
President, KPCC (2004); Chairman, Kerala Marketfed; Attended 39th and 40th CPM
Conference in Cyprus (1993) and Canada (1994) respectively.
Recipient of “Glory of India International Award” (1993).
Address : Advocate, Rekha Bhavan, Perumbavoor, Ernakulam. Pin. 683 542.

K. K. S. THANGAL Son of Shri Koyakutty Thangal; Teacher; born


in 1931; Wife: K.T. Umachutty; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Perinthalmanna-ML],


5th KLA [Perinthalmanna-ML]

Member, Muslim League State Committee; President, Mankada Panchayath; Kerala State
Swathanthra Thozhilali Union; State Swathanthra Karhsaka Sanghom; Joint Secretary,
District Muslim League Committee.
Expired on 11-04-1984; Obituary made on 21-06-1984.
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S. R. THANKARAJ BA, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri Rassaliah;


born on 31 Mithunam 1111 (M.E.); Wife : S. J. Sugatha;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Neyyattinkara-Janatha], 8th KLA


[Neyyattinkara-Janatha].

Board Member, Neyyattinkara Co-operative Bank; General Secretary, General Lorry and
Taxi Workers Union; Janata Workers Union; President, Marma Thirummu Kalaripayattu
Association.
Address : Sugatha Bhavan, Alummoodu, Neyyattinkara.

C. K. THANKAPPAN Son of Shri Kunjola; born in February


1939; Wife: K. Thankamma; 2 Sons.

Member, 6th KLA [Neduvathoor– (SC)-CPI (M)],


7th KLA [Neduvathoor–(SC)-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) Quilon District Committee; Active worker of Karshaka Thozhilali
Union; Joined CPI in 1960; Later stood with the CPI (M).
Address : Puthuveli Veedu, West Kallada.P.O., Quilon.

S. THANKAPPAN PILLAI BA, BL, BT; Headmaster; Son of


Shri Sankara Pillai; born on10 Meenam 1104 (M.E.);
Wife: M. K. Lakshmikutty Amma; 2 Sons,1 Daughter.

Member, 5th KLA [Chenganur-NDP].

Deputy Leader, NDP Legislature Party; Member, KPCC (1960); Kerala Congress State
Working Committee; State Treasurer, N.D.P; Secretary, District Committee, NDP, NSS
Director Board; Member, Kollam Land Mortgage Bank, State and District Family
Planning Committees.
Expired on 15-07-2001; Obituary made on 23-07-2001.
248

V. J. THANKAPPAN Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


Johnson; born on 20 April 1934; Wife : Bella; 3 Sons,
1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Nemom-CPI (M)] (Elected in bye-election


held on 2-3-1983 and took oath on 3-3-1983),
8th KLA [Nemom-CPI (M)], 9th KLA [Nemom-CPI (M)].

Minister for Local Administration from 02-04-1987 to 16-05-1991; Chairman,


Committee on Papers Laid on the Table (1995-96), Neyyattinkara Municipality; Vice
Chairman, Third Administrative Reforms Committee (1998-2001), Committee on
Decentralised Administration; President, SIDECO Staff Union; Associated with Co-
operative movement and weavers unions.
Address : Vattavilakathu Veedu, Thalayal, Balaramapuram P.O., Trivandrum District .

PATTOM THANU PILLAI BA BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


Varadarajan and Smt. Easwary Amma; born on 15 July 1885;
Wife: Ponnamma; 3 Daughters.
Member Sree Moolam Popular Assembly (1921), Travancore
Legislative Council (1928-32), Sree Moolam Assembly (1933-44),
Travancore Legislative Assembly (1948-49),
Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1949-56),
1st KLA [Trivandrum- 1-PSP), 2nd KLA [Trivandrum -ll-PSP].
(Resigned the Membership of KLA on 26 September 1962).
Retained his seat from 1928 for 30 years except for a short period.
Prime Minister, Travancore (1948); Chief Minister, Travancore-Cochin (1954-55); Chief
Minister from 22 February 1960 to 25 September 1962; Governor, Punjab (1962-
64), Andhra Pradesh (1964-68); Leader, PSP Block in the Assembly; President, Reforms
Committee, Travancore State Congress; Chairman, PSP State Committee; Leading figure
in the Independence Movement, Nivarthana agitation and many other peoples
movements.
Expired on 27-07-1970; Obituary made on 26-10-1970.
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C. F. THOMAS Graduate, B.Ed.; Teacher; Son of Shri


C. T. Francis and Smt. Annamma Francis; born on 30 July
1939; Wife: Kunjamma Thomas; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.
Member, 6th KLA [Changanacherry-KC (M)],
7th KLA [Changanacherry-KC(M)],
8th KLA [Changanacherry-KC(M)],
9th KLA [Changanacherry-KC(M)],
10th KLA [Changanacherry-KC(M)],
11th KLA [Changanacherry-KC(M)].
Minister for Rural Development from 26-05-2001 to 29-08-2004, Minister for Rural
Development since 05-09-2004; District Secretary, K.C. (M), Kottayam; State Executive
Member, K.C.(M); General Secretary, K.C. (M) ; Chairman, K.C.(M).
Address : Chennikkara House, Angady, Changanacherry.

THOMAS CHAZHIKADAN Graduate, CA; Son of Shri Cyriac


and Smt. Aleyamma; born on 25 September 1952; Wife: Ann
Thomas.

Member, 9th KLA [Ettumanoor-KC (M)] (Elected in bye-election


held on 17-11-1991 and took oath on 21-11-1991),
10th KLA [Ettumanoor-KC (M)],
11th KLA [Ettumanoor-KC (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Petitions since 2003; Secretary, KC (M) Legislature Party in


Xth and XIth KLA; Member, M.G. University Senate; President, Kottayam District
Co-operative Hospital Society; Vice President, New Bank of Indian Officers Association;
Secretary, Bankers Club, Kottayam.
Address : Chazhikat, S.H. Mount. P.O., Kottayam. Pin 686 006.

Dr. THOMAS ISSAC PHD; Economist; Son of Shri


T. P. Mathew and Smt. Saramma Mathew; born on 26
September 1952; Wife: Nata Duvvury; 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Mararikulam-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts since 2004; State Planning Board Member
(1996-2001); Professor and Honorary fellow, Centre for Development Studies; President,
SFI State Committee; Secretary CPI (M) Legislature Party; Member, CPI (M) State
Committee and State Secretariat.
Published a number of articles and books on Economics, Planning and Politics like
Kerala, Land and Man, Peoples Planning, Theory and Practice, Economic Crisis in the
Capitalist World, Janakeeyasuthranathinte Rashtreeyam.
Address : A.K.G. Centre, Thiruvananthapuram.
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THOMAS JOHN Son of Shri V. T. Thomas and Smt.


Mariamma; born on 27-1-1910.

Member, 1st KLA [Thakazhi-Congress],


2nd KLA [Thakazhi-Congress].

Member, KPCC, AICC; Active Congress worker since 1938; Imprisoned in 1939 and
1946; Took active part in the organisation of Kuttananad Karshaka Sanghom and Motor
Boar Workers; President, All Kerala Transport Ministerial Staff Union; Active Congress
Worker since 1938; Imprisoned in 1939 and 1946; Took active part in the organisation of
Kuttanad Karshaka Sanghom and Motor Boat Workers; President, All Kerala Transport
Ministerial Staff Union.
Expired on 11-7-1981; Obituary made on 14-07-1981.

THOMAS JOSEPH Graduate; B.Ed; Teacher; Son of Shri


P. M. Joseph and Smt. Mariamma; born on 03 November
1936; Wife : C. M. Marykutty; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Udumbanchola-KC],


6th KLA [Udumbanchola-KC(M)].

Member, Kerala Congress State Executive, Idukki District Co-operative Bank Director
Board, Idukki district Co-operative Bank Executive Board; District President and State
Treasurer, Kerala Congress (M); Chairman, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation;
President, Kattappana Panchayat, Kattappana Service Co-operative Bank, Kerala Senior
Citizen's Forum, Idukki District; Head Master, Christ Raj High School, Valiyathovala
and Headmaster St.George's High School, Kattappana.
Address : Mukkathukunnel , Kattappana South P.O., Idukki , Pin 685515.

K. J. THOMAS SSLC; Son of Shri K.V. Joseph; born on 18


October 1944; Wife : Lillykutty Thomas; 3 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Kanjirapally-CPI(M)].

President , Koottickal Panchayat; Member, CPI (M) Kottayam District Committee; CITU
District Committee; Imprisoned in 1964, 1968 and 1969 in connection with Farmer’s
agitation and Transport Workers agitation; Association with co-operative movement.
Address : Kollamparambil, Koottickal P.O., Kottayam.
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K. K. THOMAS Son of Shri Kurian; born on 15 June


1935; Wife: Eleyamma; 1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Peermade-INC (I)],


8th KLA [Peermade-INC], 9th KLA [Peermade-INC]

Chairman, House Committee (1995-96); Member, K.P.C.C., Plantation Labour


Committee CAMCO Director Board; Executive Member, K.P.C.C; State Executive
Member, I.N.T.U.C.(I); Vice President and President, DCC; President, High Range
Plantation Employees Union.
Expired on 18-11-2002; Obituary made on 14-02-2003.

K. T. THOMAS BA BL; Advocate; born on 15 August 1914.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


1st KLA [Kanjirappally-Congress],
2nd KLA [Kanjirappally-Congress].

Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1957-58); President, Kottayam DCC,


Kanjirappally Panchayat; Member, K.P.C.C.; Entered politics through Travancore State
Congress in 1938; Undergone imprisonment and participated in the Civil Disobedience
Movement.
Obituary made on 14-07-1995.

Prof. K. V. THOMAS Post Graduate; Retired Professor; Son of


Shri D. Varkey and Smt. Rosa; born on 10 May 1946; Wife:
Sherly Thomas; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Ernakulam-INC].

Minister for Fisheries & Tourism from 26-05-2001 to 11-2-2004 and Minister for Fisheries and Excise
from 11-2-2004 to 29-08-2004; Member, Lok Sabha (1984-96); Director Board Member, Cochin
International Airport, Marine Product Export Development Authority; Consultative Committee
Member, Civil Aviation and Tourism, Defence and Official Language in Lok Sabha, General Secretary,
D.C.C, Ernakulam (1978-87); Treasurer, K.P.C.C (1992-97); Organising Secretary INTUC (Kerala)
(1978-84); General Secretary 1NTUC (1984-93); Member, AICC ; President, DCC Ernakulam (1987-
01); Member of Courts, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Pondicherry University.
Publication : "Ente Kumbalanghi" “Kumbalangikku Sesham”.
Address : Kurupassery House, 20/191, Kochupally Road, Thoppumpady, Cochin-5.
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THOMAS KALLAMPALLI Graduate; LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri K.M. Joseph; born on 19 April 1953.

Member, 6th KLA [Kanjirapally-KC (M)],


7th KLA [Kanjirapally-KC] .

District President, K.S.C; State General Secretary, K.S.C.; Member, Parathode


Panchayat.
Obituary made on 01-03-2002.

M. THOMAS BA, BL; Advocate; born on 26 August


1920; Wife: Chinnamma; 3 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Kottayam-CPI (M)].

Successful Lawyer and Communist Leader; President, Kottayam Bar Association.


Expired on 20-02-2002; Obituary made on 01-03-2002.

M. A. THOMAS Post Graduate; Son of Shri Thomas Andrews;


born on 04 January 1942; Wife : Christie Thomas; 1 Son.

Member, 10th KLA [Mattancherry-Independent].

Secretary, Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; President, Young Men’s Club,
Kochi; District Govenor, Y’s Men International; Secretary, Western Cochin Development
Council; Director, Cochin YMCA.
Address : 9/799(A), Mullasseril, Kembiri Road, Kochi-2.
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M. M. THOMAS MA, LLB; Advocate; born in 1929;


2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Karimannoor-KTP].

Secretary, Ernakulam Bar Association; Vice-President and Secretary General, Janata Dal;
While a Student at Belgaum took active part in Goan National Struggle; President,
Malanadu Karshaka Union; Actively involved in peasants agitation.
Practised in Madras High Court, Kerala High Court and Supreme Court.
Obituary made on 21-12-2000.

P. C. THOMAS (KADUTHURUTHY) BA, B.Ed.; Teacher; Son


of Shri Chacko and Smt. Mariamma; born on 26 February
1938; Wife : Ancy; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Kaduthuruthy-Independent],


8th KLA [Kaduthuruthy-Independent].

Chairman, Committee on Petitions (1987-89); President, Kaduthuruthy Panchayat;


Chairman, BDC; Retired as Headmaster.
Address : Pannivelil House, Kapickadu, Kallara P.O., Kottayam District. Pin 686 611.

P. C. THOMAS (THIRUVALLA) B.A. Completed; Son of Shri


P.C. Chacko; born on 02 November 1918; Wife: Mary Thomas.

Member, 5th KLA [Thiruvalla-Janatha], (Elected in bye-election


held on 18-5-1979 and took oath on 25-5-1979),
6th KLA [Thiruvalla-Janatha], 7th KLA [Thiruvalla-Janatha(G)].

President, Kuttapuzha Panchayat, Land Mortgage Bank, Thiruvalla, Lions Club; Vice
President, YMCA, Thiruvalla.
Obituary made on 03-03-1994.
254

P. J. THOMAS Graduate; Son of Shri P.C. Jacob and Smt.


Mariamma; born on 17 April 1925; Wife : Komalam;
1 Son, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Konni-Congress (R)], 5th KLA [Konni-INC].

President, Konni Panchayat, Kerala Pradesh Karshaka Congress; Member, D.C.C. &
K.P.C.C.; Chairman, Rubber Board; Entered politics through Quit India Movement in
1942.
Address : Vakayar Estate, Vakayar.P.O., Konni., Pin 689 698.

P. T. THOMAS MA, LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri P. T. Thomas


and Smt. Annamma Thomas; born on 15 October 1950; Wife:
Uma Thomas; 2 Sons.

Member, 9th KLA [Thodupuzha-INC],


11th KLA [Thodupuzha-INC].

Member, K.P.C.C Executive; Kerala Univeristy Senate, Idukki District Council, State
Library Council since 1990, Youth Welfare Board; Chairman " Samskruthi"; State
President, KSU (1982-84); State Secretary, Youth Congress; Participated in Common
Wealth Parliamentary Conference in Delhi.
Editor 'Kalasala', Chief Editor " Manava Samskruthi Magazine"; Editor “Chepp'
Magazine” ; Published " ADB-yum Prathyaya Sastra Sadhyangalum"
Address : Puthiyaparambil, Rajamudi P.O., Upputhode, Idukki.

T. V. THOMAS BA BL; born on 02 January 1910; Wife: K.


R. Gouriamma (Minister for Agriculture & Coir).

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1952) &


(1954), 1st KLA [Alleppey-CPI], 3rd KLA [Alleppey-CPI],
4th KLA [Alleppey-CPI].

Minister for Labour and Transport from 05-04-1957 to 31-07-1959, Minister


for Industries from 06-03-1967 to 21-10-1969, and from 25-09-1971 to 25-03-1977; State
Executive Member, C.P.I.; Opposition Leader, T.C.L.A. (1954-56); Entered politics
through Travancore State Congress and was its State Committee Member; Actively
involved in freedom movement; Participated in the Punnapra Vayalar Struggle;
Imprisoned many times; Chairman, Alleppey Municipal Council; Renowned Trade union
Leader especially among Coir Workers and Agricultural Workers.
Expired on 26-03-1977; Obituary made on 29-03-1977.
255

THOMAS UNNIYADAN Graduate, LLB; Advocate; Son of


Shri Joseph Mathew and Smt. Marykutty Joseph; born on 19 June
1958; Wife: Sherly; 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Irinjalakuda-KC (M)].

Senate Member, Cochin University; State General Secretary, KC (M); General Secretary,
KSC; President, Kerala Youth Front; Member, Advocate Welfare Trust Committee,
Legal Aid and Advisory Board; President, Kerala Film Field Workers Union.
Address : Unniyadath House, Thekkenada.P.O., Vaikom, Kottayam.

T. A. THOMMAN BA, BL.; Advocate.

Member, 1st KLA [Poonjar-Congress],


2nd KLA [Poonjar-Congress]

Minister for Law and Revenue from 02-03-1964 to 10-09-1964; Chairman, Public
Accounts Committee (1958-59), Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1962-63); Chief
Whip, Congress Parliamentary Party (1960); Executive Committee Member, K.P.C.C.;
Member, Palai Municipal Council; Secretary, Joint Parliamentary Party of Congress and
PSP in 2nd KLA; Chairman, District Advisory Committee for Khadi and Village
Industries.
Expired on 11-04-1984; Obituary made on 21-06-1984.

THYAGARAJAN SSLC; Son of Shri Sreedharan; born on 12


September 1937; Wife : S. Kasthuri; 1 Son.

Member, 5th KLA [Quilon-RSP].

Secretariat Member, R.S.P; Secretary, UTUC Kolam District; Director, Kollam District
Co-operative Bank; Member, Kollam Municipal Council, Minimum Wages Committee
for Minor Engineering Industry and Bricks Industry, ESI Regional Board.
Address : Kannimel, Mundakkal, Kollam.
256

UMESH CHALLIYIL Pre-Degree, Son of Shri C.A. Krishnan and


Smt. P. K. Radha; born on 08 April 1961; Wife: E.G. Anitha;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 11th KLA [Kodungallur-JSS].

Director Board Member, SN Trust; Member, SNDP Youth Movement, State Committee;
Actively associated with educational and healthcare institutions.
Address : Challiyil House, Kodungallur.P.O. Pin 680664.

M. UMESH RAO Graduate; BL; Advocate; born on 25


October 1898.

Member, 1st KLA [Majeswar-Independent]. (Returned


Unopposed)

President, Kasaragod Taluk Congress Committee, D.C.C. South Canara; Entered politics
in 1921; Member, South Canara District Board; Founder, Kasargod Weaver’s
Co-operative Society.
Obituary made on 21-08-1968.

P. P. UMMER KOYA Post Graduate; born on 01 July


1922.

Member, Madras Legislative Council (1954),


1st KLA [Majeri-Congress],
2nd KLA [Manjeri-Congress].

Minister for Education from 22-02-1960 to 26-09-1962, Minister for Public


Works from 26-09-1962 to 10-09-1964; Member, P.S.C, Malabar District Board; Vice
President, K.P.C.C.; President, DCC Kozhikode; Convenor, Bharat Sevak Samaj; Deputy
Leader of Oppositions in Ist KLA; Educationalist and Sportsman.
Expired on 01-09-2000; Obituary made on 21-12-2000.
257

R. S. UNNI SSLC; Son of Shri Raman Unni; born on 18


February 1925; Wife: G. Radhamma; 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Eravipuram-RSP],


4th KLA [Eravipuram-RSP], 5th KLA [Eravipuram-RSP],
6th KLA [Eravipuram-RSP], 7th KLA [Eravipuram-RSP].

Deputy Speaker from 31-10-1970 to 22-03-1977 (Performed the duties of the office of
Speaker from May 9, 1975 to February 16, 1976); Minister for Local Administration
from 25-01-1980 to 20-10-1981; Chairman, Committee on Public Undertakings
(1970-71), (1973-74) and (1976-77), Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1971-72),
(1972-73) and (1974-75); Secretary, RSP State Committee; Member, State Secretariat
and Central Committee of R.S.P., KSP State Executive; Entered politics through
Travancore State Congress; General Secretary, Students Congress; Undergone
Imprisonment for participation in the agitations against for responsible government;
Joined KSP in 1948; Joined RSP in 1950; President, UTUC.
Expired on 17-02-1999; Obituary made on 26-02-1999.

P. UNNIKRISHNA PILLAI MA; Son of Shri C. A.


Padmanabha Pillay and Smt. L. Kallyani Amma; born on 1 July
1929; Wife : L. Sumathi Amma; 1 Son.

Member, 3rd KLA [Krishnapuram-CPI],


4th KLA [Krishnapuram-CPI].

Member, Kerala University Senate, Syndicate, Sahitya Academy (1966-69), C.P.I.


Quilon District Council, Statutory Finance Committee of the Kerala University
(2000-04); Vice Chairman, Khadi & Village Industries Board; Unbroken Membership of
the Senate of the Kerala University from 1961 to 2004; President, Thodiyoor Panchayat.
Address : Nedumpurathu House, Thodiyoor North. P.O., Thazava, Karunagappally,
Pin 690523.
R. UNNIKRISHNA PILLAI Post Graduate; Son of Shri P.
Raman Pillai; born on 24 April 1941; Wife : Ponthamara;
2 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Adoor-CPI (M)].

Secretary, CPI (M) Pathanamthitta District Committee Member, CPI (M) Pathanamthitta
District Secretariat Committee, CPI (M) State Committee; District President, Cashew
Workers Union; Leader, Head Load Workers Union; Actively participated in “Chelur
Kayal Samaram’ and later had undergone imprisonment for 86 days.
Address : Namboorithu, Choorakode.P.O., Adoor, Pathanamthitta.
258

M. A. VAHEED B.Sc., LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri Muhammad


Kassim and Smt. Muhammed Ummal; born on 14 March
1950; Wife: Illiba Vaheed; 2 Daughters.

Member, 11th KLA [Kazhakkootam-Independent].

President, Andoorkonam Panchayat; Vice President and General Secretary, KSU,


Thiruvananthapuram District; President, Youth Congress; Member, KPCC (1992),
Agricultural university Governing Body and its Accounts Committee, District Planning
Board; Chairman, Councillor and Opposition Leader in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
(1995); General Secretary, DCC, Thiruvananthapuram; District President, CANFED.
Address : Ginsalayam, Kunnukuzhy P.O., Thiruvananthapuram. Pin 695 037.

K. C. VAMADEVAN SSLC, Cambridge Senior Examination; Son


of Shri K. Chandrasekhara Panicker and Smt. K. Kamalakshi
Amma; born on 14 August 1926; Wife : K. Krishnamma; 1 Son,
1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Trivandrum-II-RSP], 5th KLA [Aryanadu-


RSP].

Chairman, Committee on Estimates (1969-70) & (1979-80), Committee on Private


Members’ Bills and Resolutions (1967-68); Mayor, Trivandrum Corporation; Deputy
Mayor, Trivandrum Corporation; Member, Kerala University Senate, RSP State
Committee; State President, UTUC; Chairman, Kerala Agro Industries Corporation,
Kerala Head Load Workers’ Welfare Fund Board.
Publications : Samarasmaranakal, Chumattu Thozhilali Prasthanam, Nammude
Uniyanukal Annum Ennum, Shreekovilil Ninnum Kalthurughilakku.
Address : Reethas, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram –19.

G. VARADAN Son of Shri Gopal; born in 1933; Wife:


Renjitham; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Devicolam –(SC)-CPI (M)],


6th KLA [Devicolam –(SC)-CPI (M)),
7th KLA [Devicolam –(SC)-CPI (M)].

Member, Munnar Panchayat, State Harijan Welfare Advisory Board, Plantation Labour
Committee; President, PWD NMR Workers Union, Head Load Workers Union; Forest
and Timber Workers Union.
Expired on 13-02-1998; Obituary made on 23-04-1998.
259

S. VARADARAJAN NAIR Graduate; Son of Shri


P. Rajagopalachari; born on 28 October 1914; Wife:
Kamalamma; 2 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Vilappil-Congress(R)],


5th KLA [Nemom-INC].

Minister for Finance from 29-10-1978 to 07-10-1979; Mayor, Trivandrum Corporation


during 1947-48; Vice President, KPCC; President, DCC; Attended ILO Conference in
Geneva; Participated in freedom movement; Joined INC in 1943; President, INTUC,
KSRTC Workers Union, Sremic Congress.
Expired on 14-10-1989; Obituary made on 23-01-1990.

M. P. VARGHEESE SSLC; Son of Shri Pathrose and Smt.


Mariyamma; born on 13 July 1951; Wife : N. K. Saramma;
1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Kunnathunadu-CPI (M)].

Member, CPI (M) Ernakulam District Committee; President, Mazhuvannoor Panchayath


for two terms; Participated in the Agricultural Labourers Struggle; Actively involved in
Co-operative Movement.
Address : Mariyil House, Nellad P.O., Mudavoor (Via). Pin 686721.

VARGHEESE VAIDYAR Son of Shri P.V. Varkey and Smt.


Annamma; born on 09 November 1922; Wife : Saramma
Varghese; 2 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Sultan’s Battery-CPI (M)]

Member, CPI (M) Wayanad District Secretariat; Chairman, Brahmagiri Development


Society for the well being of farmers of Wayanad; Participated in the Quit India
Movement; Member of Congress Party till 1949; Actively involved in Anti Land Eviction
Struggles; District Council Member, CPI Kozhikode (1963); District Secretary and
District President, KSKTU (1969-1971); President, Meenangadi Panchayath for two
terms; Member, Kerala Housing Board; Director, Wayanad District Co-operative Bank.
Address : Panackal House, Mylampadi.P.O., Meenangadi, Wayanad. Pin 673591.
260

VARKEY PYNADAN Son of Shri Joseph Pynadan; born on


January 7 1930.

Member, 4th KLA [Parur-Independent] (Elected in bye-election held


on 23-1-973 and took oath on 22-2-1973).

Participated in Freedom Movement; Congress worker from 1952 to 1965; DCC and
KPCC Member; Associated with Kerala Karshaka Sanghom.
Address : Pynadeth House, Neerikodukara, Alangad, Ernakulam (Dist.).

VARKEY VADAKKAN SSLC, T.T.C. Completed; Teacher;


born on 15 June 1927; Wife; Margili; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 4th KLA [Guruvayur-KTP].

Member, Secretariat of the KTP; General Secretary, KTP (1968-70); Joined INC in 1944;
Took part in Teachers Union; Member, Executive Committee, KAPT Union;
Instrumental in forming KTP in 1962.
Expired on 11-06-1986; Obituary made on 24-06-1986

M. V. VASU BA, BL; Advocate; born in December 1927; 3


Children.

Member, 2nd KLA [Parli-CPI] (Elected in bye-election held


on 9-2-1961 and took oath on 24-2-1961).

Left Government Service in 1953 and joined Communist Party; Participant in the Kissan
Jatha to Madras in 1955 to get Malabar Tenancy Amendment Act passed; Among the
batch of Satyagrahees who went to Goa in 1955.
Address : Advocate, Palghat.
261

C. VASUDEVA MENON SSLC; Son of Shri K. Kesava


Menon; born in 1928; Wife: Indira; 4 Sons, 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kollengode –CPI (M)],


4th KLA [Kollengode –CPI (M)],
5th KLA [Kollengode-CPI (M)],
6th KLA [Kollengode-CPI (M)],
7th KLA [Kollengode-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts (1984–86); President, Kollengode Panchayat


for over 30 years; Founder General Secretary and President, Kerala Panchayat
Association, Kerala Plantation Workers Union; Founder Leader of KSKTU.
Obituary made on 03-03-1994.

P. K. VASUDEVAN NAIR (PKV) B.Sc.; Son of Shri V. N.


Kesava Pillai and Smt. Nanikutty Amma; born on 02 March
1926; Wife : Lekshmikutty Amma; 3 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Alleppey-CPI], 6th KLA [Alleppey-CPI].

Chief Minister from 29 October 1978 to 07 October 1979, Minister for Industries and
Electricity from 11-04-1977 to 25-04-1977, and from 27-04-1977 to 27-10-1978;
Chairman, Committee of Privileges (1978-79), Committee on Public Undertakings (1980-
82); Leader of the House, V KLA till 26-2-1978; Member, Lok Sabha (1957-62), (1962-
67), (1967-70) & (2004-05), CPI Central Secretariat; Secretary, C.P.I. Kerala State
Committee (14 years); Secretary, CPI Parliamentary Party and Member, Panel of
Chairman, Lok Sabha ((1967-70); CPI Parliamentary Party Leader (2004-05); Founder
President, All India Youth Federation; Vice President, World Federation of Democratic
Youth; President, KPAC, Vayalar Memorial Trust.
Editor, Janayugom, Navayugom.
Expired on 12-7-2005 while serving as Member of Parliament and obituary made on
15-7-2005.
N.VASUDEVAN PILLAI Graduate; B.Ed; Headmaster; Son of
Shri Neelakanta Kurup; born in February 1928; Wife:
Thankamma.P; 2 Sons 1 Daughter.

Member, 3rd KLA [Vamanapuram-CPI (M)],


5th KLA [Vamanapuram-CPI (M)].

Chairman, Committee on Assurances (1968-69); President, Kallara Panchayat; Senate


Member, Kerala University; Vice President, All India Kissn Sabha District Committee;
Chairman, BDC Vamanapuram; Director Board Member, Trivandrum District
Co-operative Bank.
Expired on 09-10-1990; Obituary made on 17-12-1990.
262

M. P. VEERENDRAKUMAR Post Graduate; M.B.A. (U.S.A);


Son of Shri M. K. Padma Prabha Gowder (former member of
Madras Legislative Assebly) and Smt. Marudevi Avva; born on 26
July 1936; Wife : Usha; 1 Son, 3 Daughters.

Member, 8th KLA [Kalpetta-Janatha].

Minister for Forest from 02-04-1987 to 07-04-1987; Chairman, House Committee (1989-
91); Member, Lok Sabha (1996-97) and since 2004; National Treasurer, SSP; Secretary,
Socialist Party, Kerala and its National Secretary; General Secretary (Janatha Party);
Chairman and Managing Director, Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd.;
Director, Press Institute of India and PTI.; Chairman, Regional Committee, IENS.
Publications : Ramante Dukham, Gattum Kanacharadukalum.
Address : Ananda Mandiram, Puliyaramala, Kalpetta North Post, Wayanad. Pin 673122.

V. K. VELAPPAN College Education; Born in September 1898.

Member, Sree Moolam Popular Assembly 1929 and 1931,


Sree Moolam Assembly 1933-37 and 1944-47,
2nd KLA [Vazhoor-Congress].

Minister for Health and Electricity from 22-02-1960 to 26-08-1962; Municipal


Councillor, Vaikkom from 1927; Municipal Chairman, Vaikkom (1938-52) and from
(1956-60); Associated with the activities of NSS along with Mannath Padmanabhan.
Expired on 26-08-1962 while serving as Minister.

P. K. VELAYUDHAN Graduate; Son of Shri Kunjayyappan;


born on 04 September 1946; Wife: P.V. Girija.

Member, 6th KLA [Pandalam – (SC)-Congress (U)),


7th KLA [Njarakkal – (SC)-INC (I)].

Minister for Community Development from 01-09-1983 to 25-03-1987; Chairman,


Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (1980-82); Member,
Kerala University Senate, KPCC; President, State Harijan Students League, Harijan
Youth League; General Secretary, Bharathiya Depressed Class League and its President;
President, Kerala Aquatic Association; Captain, Calicut University Athletic Team.
Expired on 25-05-2003; Obituary made on 16-06-2003.
263

K. C. VENUGOPAL Post Graduate, LLB Course


Completed; Son of Shri Kunjikrishnan Nambiar and Smt. Janaki
Amma; born on 04 February 1963; Wife K. Asha; 1 Son.

Member, 10th KLA [Alleppey-INC], 11th KLA [Alleppey-INC].

Minister for Tourism, Devaswom since 05-09-2004; Member, KPCC Executive, Kerala
University Senate, District Secretary, State Vice President, State Treasurer and State
President KSU; University Union Councillor; State President, Youth Congress
(1993-2000).
Address : Kandonthar, Mattumangalam P.0., M.M. Bazar, Pin 670 306.

P. VIJAYADAS Graduate; Son of Shri Pankajakshan; born


on 27 July 1936; Wife : Urvasi; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 7th KLA [Attingal-Congress (S)] (Elected in bye-


election held on 31-1-1985 and took oath on 14-2-1985).

Member, K.P.C.C. Executive, A.I.C.C., Congress (S); District Secretary,


Thiruvananthapuram INC; President, Trivandrum District Co-operative Bank; District
President, Trivandrum Democratic Indira Congress; Managing Director, Sahakarana
Veekshanam Monthly;
Address : Vijayalayam, Venjaramoodu, Thiruvananthapuram.

B. VIJAYA KUMAR Graduate, LLB Course Completed; Son of


Shri K. G. Bhaskaran Nair and Smt. Rugmini Amma; born on 16
January 1949; Wife: S. Radhika; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 9th KLA [Trivandrum–East-INC],


10th KLA [Trivandrum–East-INC],
11th KLA [Trivandrum–East-INC].

General Secretary, DCC, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Urban Co-operative Banks


Federation, Thiruvananthapuram; Director, Pharmaceutical Corporation (IM) Kerala Ltd.
(Oushadhi), Handloom Development Corporation (Hanveev); President Trivandrum Co-
operative Urban Banks Ltd., Vice President, National Federation of Urban Co-operative
Banks (NAFCUB); Member, Executive Committee, N.C.C.E, New Delhi.
Address : Sreevidya, Sankar Lane, Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram-10.
264

M. VIJAYAKUMAR Graduate, LLB; Son of Shri


V. Madhavan Pillai and Smt. B. Thankamma; born on 05
October 1949; Wife : Sreekala; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 8th KLA [Trivandrum–North-CPI (M)],


9th KLA [Trivandrum–North-CPI (M)],
10th KLA [Trivandrum–North-CPI (M)].

Speaker from 30-05-1996 to 04-06-2001; The First Speaker to Complete the full term;
Chairman, Committee on Petitions (1989-91); Member, Senate and Syndicate, Kerala
University, State Committee C.P.I.(M).; General Secretary, SFI; State Secretary and
President, DYFI; District Secretary, C.P.I.(M), Thiruvananthapuram District; Attended
CPA Conference at Kuala Lumpur and Australia.
Editor of Monthlies 'Aahwanam' and 'Yuvadhara'.
Address : Vijayasree, T.C.No.15/2670, Pattoor Housing Colony, Thiruvananthapuram.

K. R. VIJAYAN BA, B.Com. LLB; Advocate; Born in June


1924.

Member, 2nd KLA [Vadakkekara-Congress].

Actively involved in Co-operative movement; Member, Board of District Co-operative


Bank, Ernakulam , Cochin Central Coir Marketing Society; President, Parur Taluk
Library Union; Chairman, Fisheries Corporation, Paravur Municipality for over a decade;
Non official Chairman, Block Advisory Committee.
Obituary made on 22-12-1997.

PINARAYI VIJAYAN Graduate; Son of Shri Koran; born


on 21 March 1944; Wife : T. Kamala; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 4th KLA [Kuthuparamba-CPI (M)],


5th KLA [Kuthuparamba-CPI (M)],
9th KLA [Kuthuparamba –CPI (M)],
10th KLA(Payyannur-CPI (M)].

Minister for Electricity and Co-operation from 20-05-1996 to 19-10-1998; State


President, Kerala Students Federation, KSYF, State Co-operative Bank; Secretary, CPI
(M) Parliamentary Party; State Secretary, C.P.I.(M); Member, CPI (M) Polit bureau;
Undergone imprisonment in connection withs the Food Agitation in 1965 and under
MISA in Kannur Central Prison; Had to endure Police assault many a time.
Address : Pravik, Pinarayi P.O., Kannur District.
265

T. V. VIJAYARAJAN SSLC, IA Special; Son of Shri


Velayudhan; born on 07 September 1934;
Wife: R. Leela; 4 Daughters.

Member, 7th KLA [Karunagapally-SRP].

Joined SRP in 1977; Elected as Secretary, SRP at the first Convention of the Party.
Expired on 29-07-1997; Obituary made on 22-12-1997.

P. VISWAMBHARAN Graduate; Journalist; Son of Shri


Padmanabhan and Smt. Chellamma; born on 25 June 1925.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954-56),


2nd KLA [Nemom-PSP].

Member, Loksabha (1967-70), Kerala State Chairman, Socialist Party, Janatha Party and
Janata Dal; President, Alleppey Central Coir Marketing Co-operative Society; Vice
President, Coirfed; Joined Socialist Party in 1949; Courted arrest several times in
connection with trade union and public agitations; Member, Coir Board.
Publications : Anusmaranakal Abhiprayangal
Address : Charuvila , Vellar, Kovalam P.O., Thiruvananthapuram. Pin 695527.

P. VISWAN BA English (Literature); Son of Shri


Kunhikkannan Nair; born on 15 October 1950; Wife : T.V.
Girija; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 10th KLA [Quilandy-CPI(M)].

Member, DYFI All India Committee, KSYF State Committee, CPI (M) Kozhikode
District Committee; Chairman, Standing Committee for Education, Kozhikode District
Council; Memebr, Youth Student Delegation in the World Youth Festival held in North
Korea; Actively involved in Kisan Movement.
Address : Palottery Veedu, Meloor P.O., Koyilandi, Kozhikode District.
266

VAIKOM VISWAN Post Graduate; Teacher; Son of Shri


Padmanabhan Nair and Smt. Karthiyani Amma; born on 28 October
1939; Wife : G. Geetha; 1 Son, 1 Daughter.

Member, 6th KLA [Ettumanoor-CPI (M)].

Member, C.P.I.(M) State Comittee; President, KSF (1967) and its General Secretary
(1969); Vice President, KSYF (1974-77); Active worker of Karshaka Sanghom since
1970; Sustained injuries in Police Lathi charge at Vaikkom in 1969.
Address : Geetha Bhavan, Mariyathuruthu P.O., Kottayam. Pin 686 027.

V. VISWANATHA MENON LLB; Advocate; Son of Shri


Ambadi Narayana Menon (Ex. MLC) and Smt. Vadakoot
Lakshmikutty Amma; born on 15 January 1927;
Wife : Prabhavathi Menon; 2 Sons.

Member, 8th KLA [Thripunithura-CPI (M))].

Minister for Finance from 02-04-1987 to 17-06-1991; Member, Lok Sabha (1967-70),
Rajya Sabha (1974-80), Member, C.P.I. (M) State Committee, Ernakulam Municipal
Council (1956-58), Cochin University Senate, CITU All India Working Committee; At
present not belonging to any political party; Suspended from School during Quit India
Movement; Expelled fro Maharaja College in 1947 for political reasons; Imprisoned for
three years for political reasons including Edapally Police Station Raid Case; Went
underground for more than two years.
Address : Madhava Mangalam, Mudavor P.O., Muvattupuzha. Pin 686669.

K. K. VISWANATHAN Graduate B.L;


Advocate; Born on 04 November 1914.

Member, Kochi Legislative Assembly (1948),


1st KLA [Mattancherry-Congress],
2nd KLA [Mattancherry-Congress].

Governor, Gujarat; Took active part in Temple Entry agitation in Cochin State and
Campaign for removal of untouchability; Entered Labour Movement in 1949; President
of several Labour Unions; Chairman, Harijan Welfare Evaluation Committee; Held
important positions in the INC and was President, KPCC.
Expired on 17-08-1992; Obituary made on 04-02-1993.
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K. P. VISWANATHAN BA, BL; Advocate; Son of Shri


Kallayil Pangan and Smt. Parukkutty; born on 22 April
1940; Wife: M. P. Lalitha; 2 Sons.
Member, 5th KLA [Kunnamkulam-INC],
6th KLA [Kunnamkulam-Congress (U)],
8th KLA [Kodakara-INC ],
9th KLA [Kodakara-INC],
10th KLA [Kodakara-INC],
11th KLA [Kodakara-INC].
Minister for Forests & Wildlife from 02-07-1991 to 16-11-1994, Minister
for Forests from 05-09-2004 to 10-2-2005; President, Thrissur District Co-Operative
Bank (1972), State Coconut Farmer’s Federation; Member, KPCC (from 1972), KPCC
Executive, KPCC Election Committee, Khadi Board (1971-80), KSRTC Director Board
(1971-75), Kerala State Co-operative Union Managing Committee (1972-84); Director
Kerala State Co-Operative Bank (1974-88); Secretary, Congress Parliamentary Party
(1980), DCC, Thrissur (1970-87); Sportsman and Cultural activist.
Received National Award from Anti-Narcotic Council of India; Best Parliamentarian
Award from Thrissur Cultural Centre.
Address : Kallayil House, Vasanth Nagar, Patturaikkal, Thrissur - 4.

B. WELLINGDON Graduate; Teacher; Son of Shri S. Bastian and


Smt. Elsy Bastian; born on 28 August 1928; Wife : Elizabeth.

Member, 3rd KLA [Kalpetta-KTP], 4th KLA [Palluruthy-KTP].

Minister for Health from 06-03-1967 to 20-10-1969; General Secretary, K.T.P since its
inception in 1962; One of the pioneers of INTUC in Quilon (1952); Secretary, Malanad
Karshaka Union.
Publications : Upavasa Smarana (Malayalam).
Address : ARA-16, Amuruthakulam Thope, Mundakkal East, Pin 691001.

P. P. WILSON Born in 1919; 2 Sons, 2 Daughters.

Member, Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1947-49),


Resigned from Travancore Representative Body in 1948.
3rd KLA [Ettumanoor-SSP].

Member, Minimum Wages Committee for Plantation Workers; Secretary, ISP and later
PSP.
Expired on 27-8-2000.
268

XAVIER ARAKKAL Graduate; PASSED MSIR (USA) and


BAR AT LAW Son of Shri Varghese; born on 17 Kanni 1111
(M.E.); Wife: Lereice Arakkal; 2 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Parur-INC].

Member, Lok Sabha (1980-84) & (1996-97); Had been in the USA and UK till 1970;
Government Pleader in High Court during 1974-77; Convenor, National Forum of
Lawyers and Legal Aid; Chairman, Kerala Weight lifting Association.
Expired on 09-02-1997; Obituary made on 13-03-1997.

A. YUNUS KUNJU Son of Shri Abdulla Kunju and Smt. Fathima;


born on 01 July 1941; Wife : Dareefa Beevi; 4 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 9th KLA [Malappuram-ML].

District President, Working Committee Member, Muslim League; President, Vadakkevila


Panchayat; Panchayat Board President (1989); Member, Kollam District Council, Indian
Cashew Export Association; Businessman and proprietor of various.
Address : Shajahan Manzil, Manakkad, Vadakkevila P.O., Kollam. Pin 691010.

A. N. YUSAF Son of Shri Noor Mohammed Sait and Smt.


Kadheeja; born on 12 February 1926; Wife : Beebijan;
3 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 5th KLA [Mannarkkad-CPI].

Member, CPI State Council, AITUC National Council, Minimum Wages Committee,
KSTUC Executive; Joined CPI in 1942; Imprisoned in 1946, 1948 and several times;
Went underground for more than two years; Associated mainly in Beedi workers and the
factory workers unions; Secretary, CPI Palakkad District Committee;
Address : Kalmandapam, Palakkad. Pin 678 001.
269

K. C. ZACHARIA Post Graduate, LLB; Journalist; born on


March 1913; Married; 3 Sons, 3 Daughters.

Member, 3rd KLA [Thodupuzha-Independent].

Chairman, Petitions Committee (1969-70), Member, Press Accreditation Committee and


Industrial Relations Committee for Working Journalist; President, Kerala Branch, Indian
Federation of Working Journalists.
Editor : Chithrodayam, A Literary Weekly, Chief Editor, Kerala Bhooshanam
Daily; Joint Editor, Pouraprabha.
Obituary made on 07-07-1982.

M. J. ZAKARIA Intermediate; Journalist; Son of Shri


Mohammed Jaffer Sait; born on 11 April 1941; Wife: Hajara Bai;
3 Sons, 4 Daughters.

Member, 6th KLA [Mattancherry-ML],


8th KLA [Mattancherry-ML],
9th KLA [Mattancherry-ML].

Deputy Speaker from 21-02-1980 to 01-01-1982; Chairman, Committee on


Estimates (1994-95) and (1995-96); Secretary, Muslim League Legislature Party (1980-
82); State Secretary and Vice- President, Muslim League; Councillor, Cochin
Corporation since 1967; Deputy Mayor (1976); Member, GCDA; President, Kerala
Ration Shop Employees Union, Cochin Port, Swatantra Thozhilali Union and several
other Unoins.
Expired on 03-10-1999; Obituary made on 29-12-1999.
270

AT THE HELM
OF
LEGISLATURE

GOVERNORS,
CHIEF MINISTERS,
OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE
AND

LEADERS OF OPPOSITION
271

GOVERNORS OF KERALA SINCE 1957

1. DR. B. RAMAKRISHNA RAO November 22, 1956 - July 1, 1960


2. Shri. V. V. GIRI July 1, 1960 - April 2, 1965
3. Shri. AJITH PRASAD JAI April 2, 1965 - February 6, 1966
4. Shri. BHAGWAN SAHAY February 6, 1966 - May 15, 1967
5. V. VISWANATHAN May 15, 1967 - April 1, 1973
6. Shri N. N. WANCHOO April 1, 1973 - October 10, 1977
7. Smt. JYOTHI VENCATACHELLUM October 14, 1977 - October 27, 1982
8. Shri. P. RAMCHANDRAN October 27, 1982 - February 23, 1988
9. Smt RAMDULARI SINHA February 23, 1988 - February 12, 1990
10. Shri. SWAROOP SINGH February 12, 1990 - December 20, 1990
11. Shri B. RACHIAH December 20, 1990 - November 9, 1995
12. Shri P. SHIV SANKAR November 12, 1995 - May 1, 1996
13. Shri KHURSHED ALAM KHAN May 5, 1996 - January 25, 1997
14. Shri SUKHDEV SINGH KANG January 25, 1997 - April 18, 2002
15. Shri SIKHANDER BAKTH April 18, 2002 - February 23, 2004
(Expired)
16. Shri. T. N. CHATHURVEDI February 25, 2004 - June 23, 2004
(Additional Charge)
17. Shri RAGHU NANDANLAL BHATIA June 23, 2004 -
272

CHIEF MINISTERS SINCE 1957

1. SHRI. E. M. S. NAMBOODIRIPAD April 5, 1957 - July 31, 1959


2. SHRI. PATTOM A. THANU PILLAI February 22, 1960 - September 26, 1962
3. SHRI. R. SANKAR September 26, 1962 - September 10, 1964
4. SHRI. E.M.S. NAMBOODIRIPAD March 6, 1967 - November 1, 1969
5. SHRI. C. ACHUTHA MENON November 1, 1969 - August 1, 1970
6. SHRI. C. ACHUTHA MENON October 4, 1970 - March 25, 1977
7. SHRI. K. KARUNAKARAN March 25, 1977 - April 25, 1977
8. SHRI. A. K. ANTONY April 27, 1977 - October 27, 1978
9. SHRI. P. K. VASUDEVAN NAIR October 29, 1978 - October 7, 1979
10. SHRI. C. H. MUHAMMED KOYA October 12, 1979 - December 1, 1979
11. SHRI. E. K. NAYANAR January 25, 1980 - October 20, 1981
12. SHRI. K. KARUNAKARAN December 28, 1981 - March 17, 1982
13. SHRI. K. KARUNAKARAN May 24, 1982 - March 25, 1987
14. SHRI. E. K. NAYANAR March 26, 1987 - June 17, 1991
15. SHRI. K. KARUNAKARAN June 24, 1991 - March 16, 1995
16. SHRI. A. K. ANTONY March 22, 1995 - May 9, 1996
17. SHRI. E. K. NAYANAR May 20, 1996 - May 13, 2001
18. SHRI. A. K. ANTONY May 17, 2001 - August 29, 2004
19. SHRI. OOMMEN CHANDY August 31, 2004 -
273

PRESIDING OFFICERS SINCE 1957

1. SHRI R. SANKARANARAYANAN THAMPI


April 27, 1957 - July 31, 1959
2. SHRI K.M. SEETHI SAHIB March 12, 1960 - April 17, 1961
3. SHRI C. H. MOHAMMED KOYA June 9, 1961 - November 10, 1961
4. SHRI ALEXANDER PARAMBITHARA December 13, 1961 - September 10, 1964
5. SHRI D. DAMODARAN POTTI March 15, 1967 - October 21, 1970
6. SHRI K. MOIDEENKUTTY HAJI October 22, 1970 - May 8, 1975
7. SHRI T. S. JOHN February 17, 1976 - March 25, 1977
8. SHRI CHAKKEERI AHAMEDKUTTY March 28, 1977 - February 14, 1980
9. SHRI A. P. KURIAN February 15, 1980 - February 1, 1982
10. SHRI A. C. JOSE February 3, 1982 - June 23, 1982
11. SHRI VAKKOM B. PURUSHOTHAMAN June 24, 1982 - December 28, 1984
12. SHRI V. M. SUDHEERAN March 8, 1985 - March 27, 1987
13. SHRI VARKALA RADHAKRISHNAN March 30, 1987 - June 28, 1991
14. SHRI P. P. THANKACHAN July 1, 1991 - May 3, 1995
15. SHRI THERAMBIL RAMAKRISHNAN June 27, 1995 - May 28, 1996
16. SHRI M. VIJAYAKUMAR May 30, 1996 - June 5, 2001
17. SHRI VAKKOM PURUSHOTHAMAN June 6, 2001 - September 4, 2004
18. SHRI THERAMBIL RAMAKRISHNAN September 16, 2004

1. Smt. A. Nabisath Beevi, Deputy Speaker performed the duties of the office of the
Speaker for the period from April 18, 1961 to June 8, 1961.
2. Shri R. S. Unni, Deputy Speaker performed the duties of the office of the Speaker
for the period from May 9, 1975 to February 16, 1976.
3. Shri K. M. Hamsakunju, Deputy Speaker performed the duties of the office of the
Speaker for the period from December 29, 1984 to March 7, 1985.
4. Shri K. Narayana Kurup, Deputy Speaker performed the duties of the office of the
Speaker for the period from May 4, 1995 to June 26, 1995.
274

DEPUTY PRESIDING OFFICERS SINCE 1957

1. SMT. K. O. AISHABAI May 6, 1957 - July 31, 1959

2. SMT. A. NABISATH BEEVI March 15, 1960 - September 10, 1964

3. SHRI M. P. MOHAMMED JAFFER KHAN March 20, 1967 - June 26, 1970

4. SHRI R. S. UNNI October 30, 1970 - March 22, 1977

5. SHRI P. K. GOPALAKRISHNAN July 6, 1977 - October 23, 1979

6. SHRI M. J. ZAKARIA February 21, 1980 - February 1, 1981

7. SHRI K. M. HAMSAKUNJU June 30, 1982 - October 7, 1982.

8. SHRI KORAMBAYIL AHAMMED HAJI October 20, 1986 - March 25, 1987

9. SMT. BHARGAVI THANKAPPAN April 2, 1987 - April 5, 1991

10. SHRI NARAYANA KURUP July 19, 1991 - May 14, 1996

11. SHRI C. A. KURIAN July 17, 1996 - May 16, 2001

12. SHRI N. SUNDARAN NADAR July 4, 2001 -


275

LEADERS OF OPPOSITION SINCE 1957

1. SHRI P. T. CHACKO 1957-1959

2. SHRI E. M. S. NAMBOODIRIPAD 1960-1964

3. SHRI K. KARUNAKARAN 1967-1969

4. SHRI E. M. S. NAMBOODIRIPAD 1969-1970

5. SHRI E. M. S. NAMBOODIRIPAD 1970-1977

6. SHRI E. M. S. NAMBOODIRIPAD 1977 - February 22, 1978

7. SHRI K. KARUNAKARAN February 23, 1978 – 1979

8. SHRI T. K. RAMAKRISHNAN August 13, 1979 – October 11, 1979

9. SHRI P. K. VASUDEVAN NAIR October 1979 – November 1979

10. SHRI K. KARUNAKARAN 1980-1981

11. SHRI E. K. NAYANAR 1981-1982

12. SHRI E. K. NAYANAR 1982-1987

13. SHRI K. KARUNAKARAN 1987-1991

14. SHRI E. K. NAYANAR 1991-1992

15. SHRI V. S. ACHUTHANANDAN 1992-1996

16. SHRI A. K. ANTONY 1996-2001

17. SHRI V. S. ACHUTHANANDAN 2001

Detailed bio-data of Leaders of Opposition given elsewhere.


276

SECRETARIES OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

1. SHRI V. KRISHNAMOORTHY December 8, 1949 - September 9, 1959


2. SHRI THIRUMALAI IYENGAR September 22, 1959 - August 1, 1964
3. SHRI L. DHARMARAJA IYER August 2, 1964 - August 3, 1967
4. SHRI V. P. NEELAKANTAN NAMBOODIRI
August 4, 1967 - November 5, 1969
5. DR. R. PRASANNAN November 6, 1969 - April 27, 1984
6. SHRI K. P. PADMANABHAN April 28, 1984 - May 8, 1987
7. SHRI K. BALAGOPALAN (in-charge) May 9, 1987 - March 31, 1989
8. SHRI R. RAJENDRA BABU April 1, 1989 - February 29, 1981
9. SHRI S. VELAYUDHAN NAIR (Special Secretary)
10. SHRI JACOB KURIAN (in-charge) February 29, 1992 - May 31, 1992
11. SHRI J. N. JAMES June 1, 1992 - July 4, 1994
12. SHRI S. KRISHNAMOORTHY
July 4, 1996 - October 16, 1997
13. SHRI R. RAJENDRA BABU October 17, 1997` - March 6, 1999
14. SHRI K. GOPALAKRISHNAN UNNITHAN (in-charge)
March 6, 1990 - June 30, 2000
15. DR. N. K. JAYAKUMAR July 1, 2000 - June 14, 2001
16. SHRI S. RAJACHANDRA BABU (in-charge)
June 15, 2001 - July 1, 2001
17. SHRI K. R. UDAYABHANU July 2, 2001 - October 27, 2004
18. SHRI K. P. KARUPPAN (Special Secretary)
19. SMT. M. B. LEELADEVI (Special Secretary)
20. SMT. K. RETNAKUMARI (in-charge) October 28, 2004 - November 21, 2004
21. DR. M. C. VALSAN November 22, 2004 –
22. SHRI P. V. RAJAKUMAR (Special Secretary).
277

A Proud Moment ...........................................................

Photograph

The former President Shri K. R. Narayanan addressing the Members on September 18,
1997. This was the first ever address by a President before the Assembly.
278

TENURES OF ASSEMBLY
.
279

TENURES OF ASSEMBLY

No. of the Assembly Date of Date of Date of


Constitution First Meeting Dissolution
I KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 1-4-1957 27-4-1957 31-7-1959

II KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 22-2-1960 12-3-1960 10-9-1964

III KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 3-3-1967 15-3-1967 26-6-1970

IV KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 4-10-1970 22-101970 22-3-1977

V KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 22-3-1977 26-3-1977 30-11-1979

VI KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 25-1-1980 15-2-1980 17-3-1982

VII KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 24-5-1982 24-6-1982 25-3-1987

VIII KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 25-3-1987 28-3-1987 5-4-1991

IX KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 21-6-1991 29-6-1991 14-5-1996

X KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 14-5-1996 29-5-1996 16-5-2001

XI KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 16-5-2001 5-6-2001


280

AN ANALYSIS AND SOME RECORDS


281

AN ANALYSIS AND SOME RECORDS

1 The years in which, though elections were held, 1965


the Assembly could not formally be constituted
2 The Assembly which has longest duration Fourth Kerala Legislative
Assembly (1970-77)
3 The Assembly which had the shortest duration Sixth Kerala Legislative
Assembly (1980-82)
4 The Longest serving member in the Assembly Smt. K. R. Gouri Amma
(completed 16376 days on
31-12-2002)
5 The Member who served for the shortest term Shri. C. Haridas (Ten days in
February, 1980)
6 The Member who got the highest margin of votes Shri P. Jayarajan, (45, 865
votes in the Bye-election of
2005)
7 The Member who got the lowest margin of votes Shri A. A. Azeez (5 votes in
2001 as per court verdict)
8 The Cabinet having the longest tenure Shri C. Achutha Menon
Ministry (1970-77)
9 The Cabinet having the shortest tenure Shri K. Krunakaran Ministry
(March-April 1977)
10 The Chief Minister who served for the longest Shri E. K. Nayanar
period
11 The Chief Minister who served for the shortest Shri C. H. Mohammed Koya
period (October-November, 1979)
12 The Minister who served for the longest period Shri K. M. Mani
13 The Minister who served for the shortest period Shri M. P. Veerendra Kumar
(April 1987 – five days)
14 The Minister who did not have to face the Shri K. Muraleedharan
Assembly while in Office
15 The Speaker who served for the longest period Shri Vakkom Purushothaman
16 The Speaker who served for the longest period Shri M. Vijayakumar
17 The Speaker who served for the shortest period Shri A. C. Jose (February-
June, 1982)
18 The Member who has served in the maximum Smt. K. R. Gouri Amma (12
number of Assemblies Assemblies since 1952)
19 The Member who has been elected from the same Shri K. M. Mani (Ten times
constituency for the maximum number of times since 1965 fro Palai
Constituency)

20 The Finance Minister who prosecuted the Shri K. M. Mani (Eight


maximum number of Budgets Budgets)
21 The member who has been elected in the Shri M. Umesh Rao from
Assembly unopposed Manjeswar in 1957
282
22 The Eldest Member to serve in the Assembly Smt. K. R. Gouri Amma
23 The youngest Member to enter into the portals of Shri R. Balakrishna Pillai at
the House the age of 25 in 1960
24 The Anglo-Indian Member who served for the Shri Stephen Padua
longest period
25 The longest session The First session in 1959 of
First Kerala Legislative
Assembly – 72 days
26 The Shortest Sessions (1) Tenth Session of the Ninth
KLA – 1 day (May 26,
1994).
(2) Ninth Session of the
Eleventh KLA – 1 day
(September 16, 2004)
(3) Tenth Session of the
Eleventh KLA – 1 day
(December 1, 2004)
27 The Longest sitting The sitting held on December
12, 1987 during the Third
Session of the Eighth Kerala
Legislative Assembly – it
commenced at 8.30 am on
December 12 and continued
up to 4.35 AM on December
13.
28 The Shortest sitting The sitting held on October 8,
1979 – 2 minutes.
283

GLIMPSES FROM A BYGONE ERA

Photograph

Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru being introduced to the Ministers during his visit
to Kerala on April 25, 1958.

Photograph

Pandit Jawaharlal addressing the House after unveiling the portrait of Dr. Rajendra
Prasad in the Old Assembly Hall on April 25, 1958.
284

W OMENS M EMBERS ’
N AME I NDEX
285
First KLA

1 K.O. Aysha Bai Kayamkulam


2 K. R. Gouri Amma Sherthalai
3 Kusumom Joseph Karikode
4 Leela Damodara Menon Kunnamangalam
5 Rosamma Punnoose Devicolam (General)
6 O. T. Sarada Krishnan Kozhikode – 1

Second KLA

1 K.O. Aysha Bai Kayamkulam


2 K. R. Gouri Amma Sherthalai
3 Kusumom Joseph Karikode
4 Leela Damodara Menon Kunnamangalam
5 A. Nafeesath Beevi Alleppey
6 O.T. Sarada Krishnan Kozhikode - 1
7 K. R. Saraswathy Amma Chengannur

Third KLA

K. R. Gouri Amma Aroor

Fourth KLA

1 K. R. Gouri Amma Aroor


2 Pennamma Jacob Muvattupuzha

Fifth KLA

Bhargavi Thankappan Neduvathoor – SC

Sixth KLA

1 Bhargavi Thankappan Kilimannoor – SC


2 P. Devootty Azhikode
3 K.R. Gouri Amma Aroor
4 M. Kamalam Kalpetta
5 K. R. Saraswathy Amma Chenganur
Seventh KLA

1 Bhargavi Thankappan Kilimannoor – SC


2 P. Devootty Azhikode
3 K. R. Gouri Amma Aroor
4 M. Kamalam Kalpetta
5 Rachel Sunny Panaveli Ranni
286
Eighth KLA

1 Bhargavi Thankappan Kilimannoor – SC


2 K. R. Gouri Amma Aroor
3 Leela Damodara Menon Pattambi
4 J. Mercykutty Amma Kundara
5 Nabeesa Ummal Kazhakkootam
6 M. T. Padma Quilandy
7 Rosamma Chacko Idukki
8 Rosamma Punnoose Alleppey
Ninth KLA
1 Alphonsa John Kundara
2 K. R. Gouri Amma Aroor
3 Meenakshi Thampan Kodungallur
4 M. T. Padma Quilandy
5 N. K. Radha Perambra
6 K.C. Rosakutty Sultan’s Battery
7 Rosamma Chacko Chalakkudy
8 Sobhana George Chenganur
Tenth KLA
1 Bhargavi Thankappan Kilimannoor – SC
2 Girija Surendran Sreekrishnapuram
3 K. R. Gouri Amma Aroor
4 R. Latha Devi Chadayamangalam
5 Meenakshi Thampan Kodungallur
6 J. Mercykutty Amma Kundara
7 N.K. Radha Perambra
8 Radha Raghavan North Wayanad – S.T
9 Rosamma Chacko Manalur
10 Prof.Savithri Lakshmanan Chalakkudy
11 K.K.Shylaja Teacher Kuthuparamba
12 Sobhana George Chenganur
13 Suseela Gopalan Ambalapuzha
Eleventh KLA

1 Elizabeth Mammen Mathai Thiruvalla


2 Girija Surendran Sreekrishnapuram
3 K.R. Gouri Amma Aroor
4 Mercy Ravi Kottayam
5 Radha Raghavan North Wayanad – S.T
6 Malethu Sarala Devi Aranmula
7 Prof.Savithri Lakshmanan Chalakkudy
8 Sobhana George Chenganur
9 P. K. Sreemathi Teacher Payyannur
287

Name Index Of Members


(In alphabetical order from 1 to 11th KLA)
288

NAME INDEX OF MEMBERS

Sl. No Name KLA Page


1 Abdu Rabb, P. K. X, XI
2 Abdu, T. K. V, VI, VII
3 Abdul Kadir, P. K. II
4 Abdul Majeed, P. II
5 Abdul Rahiman, B. M. IV, V
6 Abdullah, Cherkalam VIII, IX, X, XI
7 Abdulla, Kalathil XI
8 Abdulla Kurikkal, M. P. M. IV, V
9 Abdurahiman Haji, A. V. IV, VI, VII, IX, X
10 Aboo, K. K. III, IX
11 Abraham, K. C. I, II
12 Abraham, K. M VI
13 Abraham, M. C. I, II
14 Abraham, P.V. III
15 Abubacker, P. M. III, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
16 Achutha Menon, C. I, II, III, IV
17 Achuthan, K X, XI
18 Achuthan, K. T. II
19 Achuthan, K. S. I
20 Achuthanandan, V.S. III, IV, IX, XI
21 Adichan, P. C. II
22 Adiyodi, K. G. Dr. IV, V
23 Ahamed, E. III, V, VI, VII, VIII
24 Ahamed Haji, Korambayil V, VI, VII, VIII
25 Ahamed Kurikkal, M. P. M I, II, III
26 Ahamed Kutty, Chakkeeri I, III, IV, V
27 Ahamed, Mohsin Bin II
28 Ahammed Ali, C.T. VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
29 Alexander Parambithara I, II, III
30 Ali Hassan, A. X
31 Ali, Manjalamkuzhi XI
32 Alikunju Sastri, M. II
33 Alphonsa John IX
34 Anandan, Anathalavattom VIII, X
35 Anilkumar, A.P. XI
36 Anirudhan, K. II, V, VI
37 Anirudhan, N. X
38 Anjalose, T. J. VIII
39 Annan, K. K. III
40 Antony, A. K. IV, V, IX, X, XI
41 Antony D'cruz II
289
Sl. No Name KLA Page
42 Antony, M. A. I, II
43 Antony, P. A. IV
44 Antony Raju X
45 Appachan, N. D. XI
46 Appu, A. K. III
47 Aravindakshan, K. P. VII, VIII
48 Arumughan, T. K. VI, VII, VIII
49 Aryan, A.V. III
50 Augusthy, E. M. IX, X, XI
51 Avukaderkutty Naha, K. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII
52 Aysha Bai, K. O. I, II
53 Ayyappan, C. C. I
54 Azeez, A. A. XI
55 Babu Divakaran VIII, X, XI
56 Babu, K. IX, X, XI
57 Babu, V. K. IX
58 Baby John II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X
59 Balagopalan, Ayathan I
60 Balachandra Menon, P. I, II
61 Balakrishna Menon K. II
62 Balakrishna Pillai, R. II, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
63 Balakrishna Pillai, R. I
64 Balakrishna Pillai, Thennala V, VII
65 Balakrishnan, C. K. II, III
66 Balakrishnan, K. K. II, IV, V, VI, VII, IX
67 Balakrishnan Kodiyeri VII, VIII, XI
68 Balakrishnan, N. K. III, IV, V
69 Balakrishnan Nambiar, P.C. II
70 Balakrishnan, Thengamom IV
71 Balan, A. K. XI
72 Balan, K. A. I
73 Balan, N. R. X
74 Balan, P. V, VIII, IX
75 Balan, T. K. X, XI
76 Balan Vaidyar, C. P. VIII, IX, X
77 Balanandan, E. III, IV
78 Balaram, N.E. I, II, IV
79 Balaram, V. X, XI
80 Basheer Thalekunnil V
81 Bava, P. K. K. VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
82 Bava, T. O. I, II
83 Beeran, U. A. IV, V, VI, VII, IX
84 Benny Behanan VII
85 Bharathan, O. VII, VIII, IX
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Sl. No Name KLA Page
86 Bhargavan, K.(Veliyam) I, II
87 Bhargavi Thankappan V, VI, VII, VIII, X
88 Bhaskaran Nair, N. II, V
89 Bhaskaran Nair, P.(Kottayam Bhasi) I
90 Bhaskaran, P. V, VI, VII, VIII
91 Bhaskaran, P. Venganoor X
92 Bhaskaran Pillai (Thoppil Bhasi) I
93 Binoy Viswam XI
94 Camalias Moraes, J. III
95 Chacko, A. C. IV
96 Chacko, J. A. III, IV
97 Chacko, K. J. IV, V
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99 Chacko, P. II
100 Chacko, P. C. VI
101 Chacko, P. T. I, II
102 Chadayan, M. I, II, III
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104 Chandan, T. K. IV
105 Chandra Mohanan, K. R. VII, VIII
106 Chandramohan, T. V. IX, XI
107 Chandran, K. A VIII, X, XI
108 Chandran, V. K. X, XI
109 Chandranandan, P. K. VI
110 Chandrappan, C. K. IX
111 Chandrasekhara Kurup, N. V, VI, VII
112 Chandrasekhara Pillai, G. II
113 Chandrasekhara Sastri, K. III
114 Chandrasekhara Warrier, C. B. III, IV, VI
115 Chandrasekharan M. A. XI
116 Chandrasekharan, K. I, II, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
117 Chandrasekharan Nair, E. I, III, V, VI, VIII, X
118 Chandrasekharan Pillai, V. S. VI, VII
119 Chandrasenan, P. N. III, IV
120 Chatayan Govindan V
121 Chathan Master, P. K. I, IV, V
122 Chathu, T. IX
123 Chathunni Master, K. III, IV
124 Chenthamarakshan, V. XI
125 Cherian, M. C. VI, IX
126 Cherian, P. C. I, II
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128 Chitharanjan, J. V, VI, VIII
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129 Cyriac John, P. IV, V, VI, VII
130 D' Cruz, W. H. I
131 Dakshinamoorthy, V. V. III, VI
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133 Damodaran Kalassery IV, V
134 Damodaran Potti, D. II, III
135 Damodaran, S. III, IV
136 Dasan, M. VIII, X
137 David Pinheiro IX
138 Devakumar, T. K. XI
139 Devassykutty, N. I. III, IV, V
140 Devootty, P. VI, VII
141 Dharmaraja Iyer, T. A. II
142 Dinakaran, V. VII, VIII
143 Divakaran, M. K. III
144 Divakaran, T. K. III, IV
145 Dominic Presentation IX, X, XI
146 Eacharan, K. I
147 Eacharan, V. (Vella Eacharan) IV, V
148 Eapen, E. P. I, II
149 Eapen Kandakudy V
150 Eapen Varghese V, VIII
151 Ebrahim Kunju, V. K XI
152 Elizabeth Mammen Mathai XI
153 Esthose, P. P. V, VI
154 Francis, P. J. X
155 Francis, P. R. I, II, IV, V
156 Gamaliel, N. III
157 Ganapathy, N. I, III
158 Ganesh Kumar, K. B. XI
159 Gangadharan, C. S. IV
160 Gangadharan, M. P. III, IV, V, VI, VII, XI
161 Gangadharan, P. III
162 George, A. VII
163 George, E. M. III
164 George Eden IX, X
165 George J. Mathew IX, X, XI
166 George Joseph Podipara I, II, VIII
167 George, K. C. I
168 George, K. J. V, VII, VIII
169 George, K. M. I, II, III, IV
170 George, K. T. III, IV
171 George, M. K. III
172 George Mascrene IX
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175 George, P. P. III, IV, VIII, IX, XI
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177 George Thomas, K. III
178 Girija Surendran X, XI
179 Gopala Kurup, N. Eravankara II
180 Gopala Pillai, N. Attingal IV
181 Gopalakrishna Menon, E. I, IV
182 Gopalakrishnan, M. R. VIII
183 Gopalakrishnan Nair, R. III
184 Gopalakrishnan, P. K. III, V, VI
185 Gopalakrishnan Prayar XI
186 Gopalakrishnan, Kottara IV
187 Gopalan, E. P. I, II, V
188 Gopalan, K. P. I
189 Gopalan Nambiar, K. P. R. I, III
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191 Gopalan, P. (Prahladan) II
192 Gopalan, Pattiam V
193 Gopalankutty Nair, M. I, II
194 Gopi Kottamurikkal VIII
195 Gopinatha Pillai, Malethu I, II
196 Gopinathan, A. V. IX
197 Gopinathan Pillai, G III, IV
198 Gopinathan, V. K. IV
199 Gouri Amma, K. R. I, II, III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
200 Govinda Kurup, S. VI, VII, VIII
201 Govindan Nair, M. P. II
202 Govinda Panicker, C. III, IV
203 Govinda Pillai, P. I, III
204 Govindan, R. I
205 Govindan Master, M. V. X, XI
206 Govindan Nair, M. N. III, IV
207 Govindan Nambiar, C. P. IV, V
208 Govindan Nambiar, P. I
209 Govindankutty Menon, K. (Kolady) I
210 Hakimji Sahib, M. III
211 Hameed, M. K. A. III
212 Hamidali Shemnad II
213 Hamsa, T. K. VII, VIII, IX, X
214 Hamsakunju, K. M. VII
215 Hamza, A. P. VI
216 Harichandran Nair, C. K. II
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217 Haridas, C. VI
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220 Hemachandran, M. K. V
221 Herschel, K. J. IV, V
222 Hydros Haji, M. V. IV
223 Ibrahim, T. A. V
224 Idicula, Vayala I, II
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226 Ishaque Kurikkal VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
227 Ismail, K. E. VII, IX, X
228 Issac, A. V. Dr. VIII
229 Ittoop, P. K. V, VI
230 Jacob, A. L. I, II, IV, V, VI, VII
231 Jacob, K. T. III
232 Jacob Scariah IV
233 Jacob, T. M. V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
234 Janardhanan, C. G. I, II, VII
235 Janardhanan Nair, R. I
236 Jayachandran, K. K. XI
237 Jayadevan, C. N. X
238 Jayarajan, E. P. IX
239 Jayarajan, M. V. X, XI
240 Jayarajan,.P. XI
241 Jinadevan, M. VII
242 John Fernandez X
243 John Jacob, E. III, IV, V
244 John, K. V. I, II
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246 John, T. S. IV, V, VII, X
247 Johny Nelloor IX, X, XI
248 Jose, A. C. VI, VII
249 Jose Baby X
250 Jose Kuttiyani VI, VII
251 Jose Thanickal VI
252 Joseph Chazhikatt I, II, III
253 Joseph, K. C. Dr. V, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
254 Joseph, K. C. VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
255 Joseph M. Puthussery IX, XI
256 Joseph, M. K. VI
257 Joseph Mundassery I, IV
258 Joseph, N. M. Prof VIII
259 Joseph, P. C. V
260 Joseph, P. J. IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, X
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262 Joseph, V. J. V
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264 Joseph, V. V(Moovatthupuzha) VI, VII
265 Joy Abraham IX
266 Joy, P. J. IX, X, XI
267 Kabeer, V. C. VI, VII, IX, X, XI
268 Kader, K. N. A XI
269 Kahar Varkala XI
270 Kallalan I
271 Kalyanakrishnan Nair, A. M. I
272 Kamalam, M. VI, VII
273 Kanaran, A. VIII, IX, X
274 Kanaran, C. H. I
275 Kanaran, K. T. VI, VII
276 Kannan, C. I, III
277 Kannan, M. K. VI
278 Kannan, N. X
279 Kareem Elamaram X
280 Kartha, K. G. R. VII
281 Karthikeyan, G. I
282 Karthikeyan, G. VII, IX, X, XI
283 Karthikeyan, P. S. I, II
284 Karunakara Menon, K. G. II
285 Karunakaran, K. I
286 Karunakaran, K. III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
287 Karunakaran, P. V, VI
288 Karunakaran Pillai, C. P. VI
289 Kelu, M. K. I, III
290 Kesavan, M. K. V, VI, VII, X
291 Kesavan, V. VII, VIII, IX
292 Kittappa Narayana Swamy V
293 Kochukuttan, K. I, II
294 Kochunny A. A. IV
295 Koran, O. II, III
296 Koru, P. K. I
297 Kosalarama Das, K. P. III
298 Krishna Das, V. III, IV
299 Krishna Iyer, V.R. I, II
300 Krishna Pillai, K. II, IV
301 Krishna Pillai, N. S. II
302 Krishnan, C. T. VI, VII, VIII
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304 Krishnan Kaniyamparambil VIII, IX, X
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308 Krishnan Nambiar, E. P. III
309 Krishnan, P. P. III, IV
310 Krishnan, P. R. II
311 Krishnan, R. (Alathur) I, II, III, IV
312 Krishnan, R. (Palakkad) III, IV
313 Krishnan, T. I, II
314 Krishnan, T. K. I, III, IV
315 Krishnankutty, K. VI, VII, IX
316 Kumara Pillai, K. K. III, V
317 Kumaran, M. XI
318 Kumaran, E. V. III
319 Kumaran, K. T. V, VI, VII
320 Kumaran, M. I, IV
321 Kumaran, N. K. IV
322 Kumaran, P. I, II
323 Kumaran, P. VII
324 Kumaran, P. K. X
325 Kumaran, S. II
326 Kunhahammed, K. T. X
327 Kunhali, K. III
328 Kunhalikutty Keyi, C. P. VIII
329 Kunhalikutty, P. K VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
330 Kunhambu, A. V. III, IV
331 Kunhambu, K. I, II, IX
332 Kunhambu, Kandalottu V
333 Kunhambu, V. V. III, IV
334 Kunhan, E. T. I, III
335 Kunhan, P. III, IV
336 Kunhi Mohammed, P. T. IX, X
337 Kunhikannan, A. IV
338 Kunhikannan, K. P. VIII
339 Kunhikannan Nambiar, M. II
340 Kunhikannan, P. V. V, VII
341 Kunhikrishnan Nair, C. I, II
342 Kunhikrishnan Nair, N. K. I
343 Kunhimohammed, Panaratu V
344 Kunhiraman, K. V. XI
345 Kunhiraman Kidavu, P. III
346 Kunhiraman, M. P. III
347 Kunhiraman Nambiar, M. VII
348 Kunhiraman Nambiar, P. M. I, II
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349 Kunhiraman, Pacheni VIII, IX
350 Kunhu, C. P. VIII
351 Kunhunni Nayar, P. V. I, II
352 Kunhutty Haji, P. T. V, VI
353 Kunikullaya, U. P. III
354 Kunjachan, P. K. I, II, III
355 Kunju, P. K. II, III
356 Kunjukrishna Pillai, K. G. III, IV
357 Kunjukrishna Pillai, M. IV
358 Kunjukrishna Pillai, Thundathil IV, V
359 Kunjukrishnan, A. I
360 Kunjukrishnan Nadar, M. I, II, IV, V
361 Kunjumon Kovoor XI
362 Kunjuraman, N. II
363 Kurian, A. P. III, IV, V, VI
364 Kurian, C.A. V, VI, X
365 Kurian, K.V. IV, V
366 Kurup, P. R. I, II, III, V, VIII, X
367 Kusumom Joseph I II
368 Kuttappan. G IV
369 Kuttappan, M. A. Dr. VI, VIII, X, XI
370 Kuttialy Manimangalathu VI, VII
371 Kutty Ahamed Kutty, K. IX, X, XI
372 Kutty, C. M. (Dr) II, III
373 Kuttikrishnan Nair, V. III
374 Latha Devi, R. X
375 Leela Damodara Menon I, II, VIII
376 Lonappan Nambadan V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X
377 Ludy Luiz XI
378 Luiz, S. P. III
379 Lukose, O. IV, V, VI
380 Lukose, E. J. VII
381 Madhava Menon, Kalpally IV
382 Madhavan, K. K. VIII
383 Madhavan Nair, B. III
384 Madhavan, P. II
385 Madhavan Pillai P.R. (Pandalam I, III
P.R.)
386 Madhu, Punalur IX
387 Madura, V. I, II
388 Mahabala Bhandari, K. II, III
389 Majeed, K. P. A. VI, VII, VIII, IX, X
390 Majeed, T. A. I, III, IV, V
391 Majeed, Mattapalli III
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392 Mammed Koya, V. K. C. XI
393 Mammen Iype VIII
394 Mammen Mathai IX, X, XI
395 Mammoo Master, K. P. VIII, IX, X
396 Mammu Haji, N. A. VII
397 Mammutty, C. XI
398 Mangalathu Madom, G. P. V
399 Mani, K. M. III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
400 Mani, M. V V, VII, VIII
401 Manoharan Master, N. VIII
402 Markose, M. I. IV
403 Mathai Chacko XI
404 Mathai, M. M. I, II
405 Mathai Manjooran III
406 Mathew, C. A. I, II
407 Mathew, K. A. (Prof) V, VI
408 Mathew, C. A. VIII
409 Mathew, P. M. IX
410 Mathew Stephen VIII, IX
411 Mathew T. Thomas VIII
412 Meenakshi Thampan (Prof) IX, X
413 Meethiyan, T. M. III
414 Menon, A. R. Dr. I, II
415 Menon, E. K. VIII
416 Mercy Ravi XI
417 Mercykutty Amma, J. VIII, X
418 Mohammed Ali, K. VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
419 Mohammed Basheer, E. T. VII, IX, X, XI
420 Mohammed, C. P. XI
421 Mohammed Jafferkhan, M. P. III
422 Mohammed, Kalladi VIII IX
423 Mohammed Kannu, P. A. VI, VII
424 Mohammed Koya, C. H. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII,
425 Mohammed Kutty, Paloly III, X
426 Mohammed, P. V. VI, VII, IX
427 Mohanakrishnan, P. T. VIII
428 Mohanan, K. P. XI
429 Mohankumar, K. XI
430 Moideen kutty Hajee, K. I, II, III, IV, VIII
431 Moideen, N. P. V, VI
432 Moideen, A. C. XI
433 Moideenkutty Haji, M. III, IV
434 Moni, A. K IX, X, XI
435 Mons Joseph X
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436 Moosa, P. P. V. V, VI
437 Moosankutty, C. P. VI, VII
438 Moossakutty, K. VII
439 Moyinkutty, C. X, XI
440 Muhamed, Aryadan V, VI, VIII, IX, X, XI
441 Muhammed, K. V. I
442 Muneer, M. K. (Dr) IX, X, XI
443 Murali, M. IX, X, XI
444 Murali, Pirappancode X, XI
445 Murugesan, T. II
446 Mustafa Kamal, K. S. III
447 Mustaffa Pookoya Thangal P.V.S. IV
448 Musthafa, T. H. V, VII, VIII, IX, XI
449 Musthaffa, A. D.(Prof) XI
450 Nabeesa Ummal VIII
451 Nabisath Beevi, A. II
452 Nair, K. K. III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
453 Nambissan, A. S. N. III, IV
454 Namboodiri, P. S. III
455 Nanoo Master, T. VIII, IX, X
456 Nanu, C. K. X, XI
457 Narayana Kurup, K. II, IV, V, IX, X, XI
458 Narayana Kurup, M. I, II
459 Narayanan, C. P. VIII, IX
460 Narayanan, Ezhukone X, XI
461 Narayanan, K. R. I
462 Narayanan, K. V. II
463 Narayanan, Kallada V, VI
464 Narayanan Kutty, C. K. I
465 Narayanan, M. (Coyalmannam) IX, X
466 Narayanan, M. (Hosdurg) IX, X
467 Narayanan Nair, E. IV, V
468 Narayanan Nair, M. P. V
469 Narayanan Nambiar, P. K. II
470 Narayanan Nambiar, T. C. I, II
471 Narayanan Namboodiri, K. S. V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
472 Narayanan, P. X, XI
473 Narayanan Thampi, P. II
474 Nayanar, E. K. IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X
475 Neelakantan Nair, C. S. III, VI
476 Neelakantan Namboodiripad, K. G. III
477 Neelakantan Namboodiripad, II
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478 Neelakantan Pandarathil N. I, II
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479 Neelalohitha Dasan Nadar A. (Dr) V, VIII, X, XI
480 Niclos Rodrigues VIII
481 Nilakantan, P. IV
482 Noordeen, K. P. V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
483 Noushad, T. K. X
484 Oomen Chandy IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
485 Oommen Mathew VI
486 Oommen Thalavady IV
487 Padma, M. T VIII, IX
488 Padmakumar, A. IX
489 Padmanabhan, A. K. VII, VIII
490 Padmanabhan, E. VII
491 Padmanabhan Thampi, G. I
492 Padmarajan, C. V. VII, IX
493 Pankajakshan, K. IV, V, VI, VII, VIII
494 Paraman, A. M. VIII
495 Paraman, T. A. IV, V
496 Parameswaran Pillai, R. IV
497 Pariyaram, K. K. N. VIII
498 Paul P. Mani IV
499 Paulson Master, M. K. XI
500 Peethambaran Master, T. P. VI, VII, VIII
501 Pennamma Jacob IV
502 Periera, C. F. II
503 Pillai, E. K. V, VI
504 Pillai, P. B. R. IV, V
505 Poulose, E. P. I, II
506 Poulose, P. I. IV
507 Poulose, V. J. IX, X ,XI
508 Prabhakara Thandar, N. III
509 Prabhakaran, K. P. V, VI, VII
510 Prabhakaran, Thachady VI, VII, IX
511 Prakasam, R. I
512 Prakashan Master, M. XI
513 Prakash, Adoor X, XI
514 Prakash Babu, K. IX, X
515 Prathapa Varma Thampan, G. XI
516 Prathapan, T. N. XI
517 Purushothaman, A. S. III
518 Purushothaman, K VI, VII
519 Purushothaman Pillai, K. III
520 Purushothaman Pillai, P. G. III, IV
521 Purushothaman, B.Vakkom IV, V, VI, VII, XI
522 Rachel Sunny Panaveli VII
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523 Radha, N. K. IX, X
524 Radha Raghavan X, XI
525 Radhakrishnan, K. X, XI
526 Radhakrishnan, Mangode XI
527 Radhakrishnan, T. U. XI
528 Radhakrishnan, Thiruvachoor IX, X, XI
529 Radhakrishnan, Varkala VI, VII, VIII, IX
530 Raghava Menon, R. I, II
531 Raghava Puduval, K. P. III
532 Raghavan, B. VIII, IX
533 Raghavan, M. K. IV, V
534 Raghavan, M. V. IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI
535 Raghavan Master, K. IV, V, VII, VIII, IX
536 Raghavan Nair, P. C. II, III
537 Raghavan, P. IX, X
538 Raghavan, P. K. III, IV, VIII
539 Raghavan Pozhakadavil VI, VII
540 Raghavan, V. V. VIII, IX
541 Rahim, A. A. I, II, IV, V
542 Rajagopalan, M. V. V, VI
543 Rajagopalan Nayar, N. I
544 Rajan Babu, A. N. XI
545 Rajan, C. K. III
546 Rajan, K. I. III, IV
547 Rajan Master, M. V. IV, V, VI
548 Rajan, N. IX, XI
549 Rajan, V. K. V, VI, VII, VIII, X
550 Rajendran, C. K. VIII, X
551 Rajendran, E. IX
552 Rajendran, K. P. X, XI
553 Rajendran, Kanam VII, VIII
554 Raju Abraham X, XI
555 Raju, P. IX, X
556 Ramachandran, Kadannappally VI
557 Ramachandran, Kaniyapuram V
558 Ramachandran Master, K. K. VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
559 Ramachandran Nair, K. P. VII , IX
560 Ramachandran Nair, R. IX
561 Ramachandran Pillai, S. VII
562 Ramakrishna Pillai, V. I
563 Ramakrishna Pillai, V. P. VIII, X
564 Ramakrishnan, Kadammanita X
565 Ramakrishnan, N. IV, IX
566 Ramakrishnan, T. K I, II, III, V, VI, VIII, IX, X
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567 Ramakrishnan, T. P. XI
568 Ramakrishnan, Therambil VII, IX, X ,XI
569 Ramalingom, P. III
570 Raman, K. P. IV, V, VI, VII
571 Raman, U. C. XI
572 Ramankutty, A. K. I, II
573 Ramappa, M. IV , V
574 Ramesan Nair, E. VI
575 Ramesh Chennithala VII, VIII
576 Ramunni, M. III
577 Raveendran, P. I, II, III, IV, VIII, X
578 Ravi, Palode IX, X
579 Ravi, Thampanoor IX, X, XI
580 Ravi, Thoppil VII
581 Ravi, Vattiyoorkavu V
582 Ravi, Vayalar VII, VIII
583 Ravindranath, M. II
584 Reghuchandra Bal, M. R. VI, IX
585 Rosakutty, K. C. IX
586 Rosamma Chacko VIII, IX, X
587 Rosamma Punnoose I, VIII
588 Roshy Augustine XI
589 Sadasivan, C. G. I
590 Sadasivan, C. K. IX
591 Sadasivan, M. I, III
592 Sahir, T. P. M XI
593 Saju Paul XI
594 Sakthan, N VII, XI
595 Sam Oommen VII
596 Sankar, P. V
597 Sankar, R. II
598 Sankaran, E. IX
599 Sankaran Namboodiripad, E. M I, II, III, IV, V
600 Sankaran, P. XI
601 Sankaranarayana Pillai, K. VII, VIII
602 Sankaranarayanan, K V, VI, VIII, XI
603 Sankaranarayanan, P. V. IV
604 Sankaranarayanan Thampi, R. I
605 Sankarankutty, P. K. V
606 Sanoo, M. K. Prof. VIII
607 Sarada Krishnan, O. T. I, II
608 Sarala Devi, Malethu XI
609 Saraswathi Amma, K. R. II, VI
610 Saratchandra Prasad, T. IX
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611 Sarma, S. VIII, IX, X
612 Sasankan Nair, Chittoor VIII
613 Sasheendran, A. K. VI, VII
614 Sasi, U. S. X
615 Satheesan, V. D. XI
616 Satheesh Chandran, K. P. X, XI
617 Sathyan Mokeri VIII, IX, X
618 Sathyanesan, M IV, V, VIII
619 Sathyapalan, N. C. IV
620 Savithri Lekshmanan (Prof) X, XI
621 Sayed Ummer Bafakhi III, IV
622 Sebastian Paul X
623 Sebastian, V. T. IV, V
624 Seethi Haji, P. V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
625 Seethi Sahib, K. M. II
626 Seethi Thangal, B. V II, III, V, VI
627 Sekharan Nair, K. III
628 Seshan, N. K. III
629 Shaju, K. K. XI
630 Shamsuddin, Parayil II
631 Shanmughadas, A. C. IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
632 Sheriff, B.M. V, VI
633 Shibu Baby John XI
634 Shylaja Teacher, K.K. X
635 Sidharthan Kattungal V, VII
636 Sivadasa Menon ,T. VIII, IX, X
637 Sivadasan, K. I
638 Sivadasan, Kadavoor VI, VII, IX, XI
639 Sivan, P. R. V, VI
640 Sivan Pillai, N. I, VII, VIII
641 Sivarama Bharathy, K. A. III, IV
642 Sobhana George IX, X, XI
643 Somasekharan Nair, K. IV
644 Soopi, K. M. IV, IX
645 Sooppy, Nalakath VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
646 Sreedhar, G. Ponnara I, II
647 Sreedharan, V. (Kattayikonam) I, III
648 Sreedharan, K. VI
649 Sreemathi Teacher, P. K. XI
650 Sreenivasan, K. K. VI, VII, VIII, IX
651 Sreenivasan, N. VII
652 Sreenivasan, P. K. V, VI
653 Sreenivasan, P. S. II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX
654 Stephen, C. M. II
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655 Stephen George XI
656 Stephen Padua IV, V, VI, VII
657 Subba Rao, A. VI, VII
658 Subramaniya Shenoy, N. V, VI
659 Sudhakaran, G. X
660 Sudhakaran, K. X, XI
661 Sudhakaran, Pandalam VII, VIII, IX
662 Sudheeran, V. M. VI, VII, VIII, IX
663 Sugathan, D XI
664 Sugathan, R. I, II
665 Sujanapal, A. IX, XI
666 Sukumaran, Kottakuzhi VII
667 Sukumaran, P. K. Dr. III
668 Sukumaranunni, K. V
669 Sulaiman Rawther, P. P. X
670 Sundaram, C. M. V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
671 Sundaram, M. M. II
672 Sundaram Manickam VIII
673 Sundaran Nadar, N. VI, VII, X, XI
674 Sundaresan Nair, R. V, VI
675 Sunny Panavelil VII
676 Supal, P. S. X, XI
677 Surendran, Kadakampally X
678 Surendran Pillai, V. VII
679 Surendranath, K. V. VI, VII, VIII
680 Susheela Gopalan X
681 Thamarakshan, A. V. V, VI, VII, VIII, X
682 Thami, M. P. VI, VIII, IX
683 Thanckachan, P. P. VII, VIII, IX, X
684 Thangal, K. K S. IV, V
685 Thanka Raj, S. R. VII, VIII
686 Thankappan, C. K. VI, VII
687 Thankappan Pillai, S. V
688 Thankappan, V. J. VII, VIII, IX
689 Thanu Pillai, A. Pattom I, II
690 Thomas, C. F. VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
691 Thomas Chazhikadan IX, X, XI
692 Thomas Isaac XI
693 Thomas John I, II
694 Thomas Joseph V, VI
695 Thomas, K. J. VIII
696 Thomas, K. K VII, VIII, IX
697 Thomas, K. T. I, II
698 Thomas, K. V. (Prof) XI
304
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699 Thomas Kallampalli VI, VII
700 Thomas, M. IV
701 Thomas, M. A. X
702 Thomas, M. M. III
703 Thomas, P. C. (Kaduthuruthi) VII, VIII
704 Thomas, P. C. (Thiruvalla) V, VI, VII
705 Thomas, P. J. IV, V
706 Thomas, P. T. IX, XI
707 Thomas, T. V. I, III, IV
708 Thomas Unniyadan XI
709 Thomman, T. A. I, II
710 Thyagarajan V
711 Umesh Challiyil XI
712 Umesh Rao, M. I
713 Ummer Koya, P. P. I, II
714 Unni, R. S. III, IV, V, VI, VII
715 Unnikrishna Pillai, P. III, IV
716 Unnikrishna Pillai, R. VIII
717 Vaheed, M. A. XI
718 Vamadevan, K. C. III, V
719 Varadan, G. IV, VI, VII
720 Varadarajan Nair, S. IV, V
721 Varghese, M. P. X
722 Varghese Vaidyar X
723 Varkey Pynadan IV
724 Varkey Vadakkan IV
725 Vasu, M. V. II
726 Vasudeva Menon, C. III, IV, V, VI, VII
727 Vasudevan Nair, P. K. V, VI
728 Vasudevan Pillai, N. III, V
729 Veerendrakumar, M. P. VIII
730 Velappan, V. K. II
731 Velayudhan, P. K. VI, VII
732 Venugopal, K. C. X, XI
733 Vijayadas, P. VII
734 Vijayakumar, B. IX, X, XI
735 Vijayakumar, M. VIII, IX, X
736 Vijayan, K. R. II
737 Vijayan, Pinarayi IV, V, IX, X
738 Vijayarajan, T. V. VII
739 Viswambharan, P. II
740 Viswan, P. X
741 Viswan, Vaikom VI
742 Viswanatha Menon, V. VIII
743 Viswanathan, K. K. I, II
305
Sl. No Name KLA Page
744 Viswanathan, K. P. V, VI, VIII, IX, X, XI
745 Wellingdon, B. III, IV
746 Wilson, P. P. III
747 Xavier Arakkal V
748 Yunus Kunju, A. IX
749 Yusuf, A. N. V
750 Zacharia, K. C. III
751 Zakaria, M. J. VI, VIII, IX
306

ASSEMBLY WISE NAME INDEX


OF
MEMBERS
307

COMPOSITION OF KERALA LEGISLATURE 1957 - 2001


FIRST KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
(1957 - 1959)

1. Shri. Abdul Majeed Varkala-General


2. Shri. K.C. Abraham Njarakkal
3. Shri. M. C. Abraham Kaduthuruthi
4. Shri. C. Achutha Menon Irinjalakuda
5. Shri. K.S. Achuthan Nattika
6. Shri. M.P.M Ahamed Kurikkal Kondotty
7. Shri. C. Ahamed Kutty Kuttipuram
8. Shri. Alexander Parambithara Palluruthy
9. Shri. M.A. Antony Kothakulangara
10. Shri. K. Avukaderkutty Naha Tirurangadi
11. Shri. C.C. Ayyappan Vadakkancherry-Reserved
12. Smt. K.O. Aysha Bai Kayamkulam
13. Shri. P. Balachandra Menon Chittur - General
14. Shri. A. Bala Gopalan Chevayur
15. Shri. R. Balakrishna Pillai Ariyanad
16. Shri. K.A. Balan Vadakkekara
17. Shri. N.E. Balaram Mattanur
18. Shri. T.O. Bava Alwaye
19. Shri. K. Bhargavan Chadayamangalam
20. Shri. P. Bhaskaran Nair Kottayam
21. Shri.Thoppil Bhaskaran Pillai Pathanamthitta
22. Shri.P.T. Chacko Vazhur
23. Shri. M. Chadayan Manjeri - Reserved
24. Shri. K. Chandrasekharan Hosdurg
25. Shri. E. Chandrasekharan Nair Kottarakkara
26. Shri. P.K. Chathan Chalakudy - Reserved
27. Shri. P.C. Cherian Puthuppally
28. Shri. K. Eacharan Chittur - Reserved
29. Shri. E.P. Eapen Trivandrum - 1
30. Shri. P.R. Francis Ollur
31. Shri. N. Ganapathy Devicolam - Reserved
32. Shri. C.G. Genardanan Chalakudy - General
33. Shri. K.C. George Mavelikara - General
34. Shri. K.M. George Muvattupuzha
35. Shri. E.P. Gopalan Pattambi
36. Shri. P. Gopalan Punalur
37. Shri. K.P. Gopalan Cannanore - ll
38. Shri. E. Gopalakrishna Menon Cranganore
39. Shri. Gopalankutty Nair Koduvally
40. Shri. K.P.R. Gopalan Nambiar Madai
41. Shri. K. Gopinathan Pillai Aranmula
42. Smt. K.R. Gouri Sherthalai
43. Shri. Govindan Kunnathoor - Reserved
308
44. Shri. K. Govindankutty Menon Andathode
45. Shri. P. Govindan Nambiar Perinthalmanna
46. Shri. P. Govinda Pillai Perumbavoor
47. Shri. K. Hassan Gani Malappuram
48. Shri. Idiculla Ranni
49. Shri. A.L. Jacob Ernakulam
50. Shri. R. Janardhanan Nair Neyyattinkara
51. Shri. Thomas John Thakazhi
52. Shri. John Kuduvakkotte Kuzhalmannam
53. Shri. P.M. Joseph Meenachil
54. Shri. Joseph Chazhikatt Puliyannur
55. Shri. Joseph (George) Ettumannur
56. Shri. Joseph Mundassery Manalur
57. Shri. A.M. Kalyanakrishnan Nair Changanacherry
58. Shri. Kallalan Nileshwar - Reserved
59. Shri. C.H. Kanaran Nadapuram
60. Shri. C. Kannan Cannanore - 1
61. Shri. G. Karthikeyan Krishnapuram
62. Shri. P.S. Karthikeyan Aroor
63. Shri. K. Karunakaran Thrikadavoor - Reserved
64. Shri. M.K. Kelu Badagara
65. Shri. K. Kochukuttan Vadakkancherry - General
66. Shri. P.K. Koru Guruvayoor
67. Shri. R. Krishnan Alathur
68. Shri. T. Krishnan Thrikadavoor - General
69. Shri. T. K. Krishnan Kunnamkulam
70. Shri. K. Krishna Menon Mannarghat
71. Shri. V.R. Krishna Iyer Tellicherry
72. Shri. P. Kumaran Kozhikode - ll
73. Shri. M. Kumaran Perambra
74. Shri. Kunhambu, Kallayan Ponnani - Reserved
75. Shri. E. T. Kunhan Ponnani - General
76. Shri. Chrippady Kunhikrishnan Nair Kasargod
77. Shri. P.M. Kunhiraman Nambiar Quilandy
78. Shri. Kunhikrishnan Nair Waynad - General
79. Shri. P.V. Kunhunni Nayar Ottappalam
80. Shri. P.K. Kunjachan Mavelikkara-Reserved
81. Shri. A. Kunjukrishnan Karunagappally
82. Shri. M. Kunjukrishnan Nadar Parassala
83. Smt. Kusumom Joseph Karikode
84. Smt. Leela Damodara Menon Kunnamangalam
85. Shri. P.R. Madhavan Pillai Kunnathoor-General
86. Shri. Madura Waynad-Reserved
87. Shri. M.M. Mathai Kallupara
88. Shri. C.A. Mathew Thodupuzha
89. Shri. C.H. Mohammed Koya Tanur
90. Shri. K. Moideenkutty Haji Tirur
91. Shri. K.V. Muhammed Mankada
309
92. Shri. K.R. Narayanan Vaikom
93. Shri. M. Narayanan Kutty Balussery
94. Shri. C.K. Narayanan Kutty Parli
95. Shri. T.C. Narayanan Nambiar Irikkur
96. Shri. N. Neelakantaru Pandarathil Nedumangad
97. Shri. G. Padmanabhan Thampi Thiruvalla
98. Shri. E.P. Poulose Ramamangalam
99. Shri. R. Prakasam Attingal
100. Dr. A.R. Menon Trichur
101. Shri. R. Raghava Menon Palghat
102. Shri. A.A. Rahim Quilon
103. Shri.N. Rajagopalan Nayar Pathanapuram
104. Shri. T.K. Ramakrishnan Kanayannur
105. Shri. V. Ramakrishna Pillai Haripad
106. Shri. A.K. Ramankutty Elapully
107. Shri. P. Ramunny Kurup Kuthuparamba
108. Shri. P. Ravindran Eravipuram
109. Smt. Rosamma Punnose Devicolam-General
110. Shri. M. Sadasivan Nemom
111. Shri. C.G. Sadasivan Mararikulam
112. Shri. E.M.S. Namboodiripad Nileshwar-General
113. Shri.R. Sankaranarayanan Thampi Chengannur
114. Smt. Sarada Krishnan Kozhikode - 1
115. Shri. K. Sivadasan Varkala-Reserved
116. Shri. N. Sivan Pillai Parur
117. Shri. Ponnara G. Sreedhar Vilappil
118. Shri. V. Sreedharan Ulloor
119. Shri. R. Sugathan Karthigapally
120. Shri. A. Thanu Pillai Trivandrum - ll
121. Shri. K.T. Thomas Kanjirappally
122. Shri. T.V. Thomas Alleppey
123. Shri. T.A. Thomman Poonjar
124. Shri. M. Umesh Rao Majeswar
125. Shri. P.P. Ummer Koya Majeri-General
126. Shri. K.K. Viswanathan Mattancherry
127. Shri. W.H.D' cruz Nominated

SECOND KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY


(1960 - 1964)

1. Shri. P.K. Abdulkadir Cranganore


2. Shri. P. Abdul Majeed Mankada
3. Shri. K.C. Abraham Njarakkal
4. Shri. M.C. Abraham Kaduthuruthy
5. Shri. K.T. Achuthan Nattika
6. Shri. C. Achutha Menon Irinjalakuda
7. Shri. P.C. Adichan Kunnathur-Reserved
310
8. Shri. M.P.M. Ahammed Kurikkal Kondotti
9. Shri. Moshin Bin Ahamed Kuttippuram
(Elected on 28th September, 1961 took oath on 13th November, 1961)
10. Smt. K.O. Aisha Bai Kayamkulam
12. Shri. M. Alikunju Sastri Palluruthy
11. Shri. Alexander Parambithara Ulloor
13. Shri. K. Anirudhan Trivandrum - ll
(Elected on 16th May, 1963, took oath on June 6th 1963)
14. Shri. M. A. Antony Kothakulangara
15. Shri. Antony D'cruz Ariyanad
16. Shri. K. Avukaderkutty Hajee Naha Thirurangadi
17. Shri. Baby John Karunagappally
18. Shri. P. Balachandra Menon Chittoor-General
19. Shri. C.K. Balakrishnan Varkala-Reserved
20. Shri. K. K. Balakrishnan Chalakudy-Reserved
21. Shri. K. Balakrishna Menon Wadakkancherry-General
22. Shri. P.C. Balakrishnan Nambiar Wayanad-General
23. Shri. R. Balakrishna Pillai Pathanapuram
24. Shri. N.E. Balaram Mattanur
25. Shri. T.O. Bava Alwaye
26. Shri. K. Bhargavan Chadayamangalam
27. Shri. N. Bhaskaran Nair Changanacherry
28. Dr. K.M. Chacko Perumbavoor
29. Shri. P. Chacko Thiruvilla
30. Shri. P.T. Chacko Meenachil
(Expired on July 31st , 1964)
31. Shri. V.P.C. Thangal Ponnani-General
32. Shri. M. Chadayan Manjeri-Reserved
33. Shri. K. Chandrasekharan Hosdurg
34. Shri. G. Chandrasekhara Pillai Kunnathur-General
35. Shri. P.C. Cherian Puthupally
36. Shri. K.A. Damodara Menon Parur
37. Shri. D. Damodaran Potti Kottarakkara
38. Shri. T.A. Dharmaraja Iyer Trichur
39. Shri. E.P. Eapen Trivandrum-l
40. Shri. P.R. Francis Olloor
41. Shri. K.M. George Muvattupuzha
42. Shri. E.P. Gopalan Perinthalmanna
43. Shri. P. Gopalan Madai
44. Shri. N. Gopala Kurup Mavelikara-General
45. Shri. M. Gopalankutty Nair Koduvally
46. Shri. Malethu Gopinatha Pillai Aranmula
47. Shri. M.P. Govindan Nair Kottayam
48. Smt. K. R. Gouri Sherthallai
49. Shri. Hamid Ali Shemnad Nadapuram
50. Shri. C.K. Harichandran Nair Pathanamthitta
(Expired on May 24th , 1962)
51. Shri. K. Hassan Gani Malappuram
311
52. Shri. Vayala Idicula Ranni
53. Shri. A.L. Jacob Ernakulam
54. Shri. C.G. Janardhanan Chalakkudy-General
55. Shri. K.V. John Kuzhalmannam
56. Shri. Thomas John Thakazhi
57. Shri.Joseph Chazhikattu Puliyannur
58. Shri.George Joseph Podipara Ettumannoor
59. Shri. P.S. Karthikeyan Aroor
60. Shri. K.G. Karunakara Menon Guruvayoor
61. Shri. K. Kochukuttan Wadakkancherry-Reserved
62. Shri. O. Koran Nileshwar - Reserved
63. Shri. K. Krishnan Mannarghat
64. Shri. M. Krishnan Badagara
65. Shri. T. Krishnan Thrikkadavoor-Reserved
66. Shri. P.R. Krishnan Kunnamkulam
67. Shri. R. Krishnan Alathur
68. Shri. V.R. Krishna Iyer Tellichery
(Tellicherry election tribunal declared void the election of Shri. P. Kunhiraman
and declared Shri. V.R. Krishna Iyer elected instead. He took oath on 13th
November 1961.)
69. Shri. K. Krishna Pillai Punalur
70. Shri. N.S. Krishna Pillai Haripad
71. Shri. P. Kumaran Kozhikode - II
72. Shri. S. Kumaran Mararikulam
73. Shri. K. Kunhambu Ponnani-Reserved
74. Shri. P.K. Kunjachan Mavelikkara-Reserved
75. Shri. P.K. Kunju Krishnapuram
76. Shri. M. Kunjukrishnan Nadar Parassala
77. Shri. G. Kunhikrishnan Nair Nileshwar-General
78. Shri. M. Kunhikannan Nambiar Kasaragod
79. Shri. P.V. Kunhunni Nayar Ottapalam
80. Shri. N. Kunjuraman Attingal
81. Shri. P.M. Kunhiraman Nambiar Quilandy
82. Smt. Kusumam Karikode
83. Smt. Leela Damodara Menon Kunnamangalam
84. Shri. P. Madhavan Cannanore - ll
85. Shri. V. Madura Wayanad - Reserved
86. Shri. K. Mahabala Bhandary Manjeswar
87. Shri. M.M. Mathai Kallooppara
88. Shri. C.A. Mathew Thodupuzha
89. Shri. C.H. Mohammed Koya Tanur
th
(Resigned on March 6 , 1962)
90. Shri. C. Mohamed Kutty Tanur
th th
(Elected on April 29 , 1962, took oath on July 5 1962)
91. Shri. K. Moideen kutty Hajee Tirur
92. Shri. T. Murugesan Devicolam - Reserved
93. Smt. A. Nabisath Beevi Alleppey
312
94. Shri. K. Narayana Kurup Vazhoor
th th
(Elected on May 16 , 1963, took oath on June 6 1963)
95. Shri. M. Narayana Kurup Balussery
96. Shri. P.K. Narayanan Nambiar Perambra
97. Shri. T.C. Narayanan Nambiar Irikkur
98. Shri. P. Narayanan Thampi Neyyattinkara
99. Shri. K.V. Narayanan Chittur-Reserved
100. Shri. Kuroor Neelakantan
Namboodiripad Manalur
101. Shri. N. Neelakantaru Pandaarathil Nedumangad
102. Shri. E.P. Poulose Ramamangalam
103. Shri. A.A. Rahim Quilon
104. Shri. R. Raghava Menon Palghat
105. Shri. P.C. Raghavan Nair Chevayur
106. Shri. A.K. Ramankutty Elapully
107. Shri. P. Ramunni Kurup Kuthuparamba
108. Shri. T.K. Ramakrishnan Kanayannoor
109. Shri. P. Ravindran Eravipuram
110. Shri. M. Ravindranath Pathanamthitta
th th
(Elected on May 16 1963, took oath on June 6 1963)
111. Dr. A.R. Menon Parali
th
(Expired on October 9 , 1960)
112. Shri. R. Sankar Cannanore - I
113. Shri. E.M. Sankaran Namboodiripad Pattambi
114. Smt. O.T. Sarada Krishnan Kozhikode - I
115. Smt. K.R. Saraswathi Amma Chengannur
116. Shri. K.M. Seethi Sahib Kuttippuram
(Expired on April 17th 1961)
117. Shri. B.V. Seethi Thangal Andathode
118. Shri. Shamsuddin Varkala-General
119. Shri. Ponnara Sreedhar Vilappil
120. Shri. P.S. Srinivasan Vaikom
121. Shri. C.M. Stephen Thrikkadavoor - General
122. Shri. R. Sugathan Karthigappally
123. Shri. M.M. Sundaram Devicolam - General
124. Shri. A. Thanu Pillai Trivandrum-ll
(Resigned on September 25th 1962)
125. Shri. K.T. Thomas Kanjirapally
126. Shri. T.A. Thommen Poonjar
127. Shri. P.P.Ummer Koya Manjeri-General
128. Shri. M.V. Vasu Parali
(Elected on February 9th 1961, took oath on February 24th 1961)
129. Shri. V.K. Velappan Vazhoor
th
(Expired on August 26 , 1962)
130. Shri. K. R. Vijayan Vadakkekara
131. Shri. P. Viswambharan Nemom
132. Shri. K.K. Viswanathan Mattancherry
133. Shri. C.F. Periera Nominated
313

THIRD KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY


(1967 - 1970)

1. Shri. Abdul Majid Varkala


2. Shri. K.K. Aboo Kuthuparamba
3. Shri. P.V. Abraham Muvattupuzha
4. Shri. P.M. Abubacker Calicut-ll
5. Shri. C. Achutha Menon Kottarakkara
(Elected on April 21st ,1970 made affirmation on April 24th 1970)
6. Shri. V.S. Achuthanandan Ambalapuzha
7. Shri. E. Ahamed Cannanore
8. Shri. C. Ahamedkutty Malappuram
th th
(Elected on June 10 , 1969, took oath on August 4 1969)
9. Shri. M.P.M. Ahammed Kurikkal Malappuram
(Expired on October 24th 1968)
10. Shri. Alexander Parambithara Ernakulam
11. Shri. K. K. Annan North-Wynad-S.T.
12. Shri. A.K. Appu Balussery
13. Shri.A.V. Aryan Ollur
14. Shri. K. Avukkaderkutty Naha Haji Thirurangadi
15. Shri. Baby John Karunagapally
16. Shri. C.K. Balakrishnan Kilimanoor-S.C
17. Shri. N.K. Balakrishnan Hosdurg
18. Shri. E. Balanandan Vadakkekara
19. Shri. J. Camalias Moraes Kovalam
20. Shri. J.A. Chacko Akalakunnam
21. Shri. M. Chadayan Manjeri - S.C
22. Shri. C.B. Chandrasekhara Warrier Haripad
23. Shri. K. Chandrasekhara Sastri Kunnathur - S.C
24. Shri. E. Chandrasekharan Nair Kottarakkara
(Resigned on February 1st 1970)
25. Shri. P.N. Chandrasenan Aranmula
26. Shri. K. Chathunni Master Beypore
27. Shri. V.P. Cherukoya Thangal Ponnani
28. Shri. V.V. Dakshinamoorthy Perambra
29. Shri. D. Damodaran Potti Chadayamangalam
30. Shri. S. Damodaran Mararikulam
31. Shri. N.I. Devassykutty Manalur
32. Shri. M.K. Divakaran Ranni
33. Shri. T.K. Divakaran Quilon
34. Shri. N. Gamaliel Parassala
35. Shri. N. Ganapathy Devicolam - SC
36. Shri. M.P. Gangadharan Nilambur
(Elected on April 21st 1970, took oath on April 24th 1970)
37. Shri. P. Gangadharan Palluruthy
38. Shri. George Thomas Kalloopara
39. Shri. E.M. George Puthupally
314
40. Shri. K.M. George Poonjar
41. Shri. M.K. George Kottayam
42. Shri. K.T. George Parur
43. Shri. P.P. George Chalakudy
44. Shri. P.K. Gopalakrishnan Crangannore
45. Shri. R. Gopalakrishnan Nair Neyyattinkara
46. Shri. K.P.R. Gopalan Tellicherry
47. Shri. G. Gopinathan Pillai Mavellikara
48. Smt. K. R. Gouri Thomas Aroor
49. Shri. M.N. Govindan Nair Punalur
50. Shri. C. Govinda Panicker Sreekrishnapuram
51. Shri. P. Govinda Pillai Perumbavoor
52. Shri. M. Hakimji Sahib Kazhakuttam
53. Shri. M.K.A. Hameed Alwaye
54. Shri. E.K. Imbichi Bava Mannarghat
55. Shri. K.T. Jacob Udumbanchola
56. Shri. E. John Jacob Thiruvalla
57. Shri. John Manjooran Madayi
(Elected on May 21st 1970, took oath on May 30th 1970)
58. Shri. Joseph Chazhikkattu Kaduthuruthy
59. Shri. C. Kannan Edakkad
60. Shri. K. Karunakaran Mala
61. Shri. K. Karunakaran Nair Pathanamthitta
62. Shri. M.K. Kelu Meppayur
63. Shri. O. Koran Kuzhalmannam - S.C
64. Shri. K.P. Kosalarama Das Attingal
th
(Resigned on November 26 1968)
65. Shri. V. Krishna Das Malampuzha
(Elected on September 30 1969, made affirmation on October 1st 1969)
th

66. Shri. M.K. Krishnan Kunnathunadu - S.C


67. Shri. T.K. Krishnan Nattika
68. Shri. M. Krishnan Badagara
69. Shri. R. Krishnan Alathur
70. Shri. R. Krishnan Palghat
71. Shri. P.P. Krishnan Ottappalam
72. Shri. E.P. Krishnan Nambiar Irrikur
73. Shri. K.K. KumaraPillai Kuttanad
74. Shri. E.V. Kumaran Nadapuram
75. Shri. K. Kunhali Nilambur
(Expired on July 28th 1969)
76. Shri. A.V. Kunhambu Payyanur
77. Shri. V.V. Kunhambu Nileswar
78. Shri. P. Kunhan Chelakkara - S.C
79. Shri. E.T. Kunhan Thrithala - S.C
80. Shri. M.P. Kunhismaman Malampuzha
(Expired on January 29th , 1969)
81. Shri. P. Kunhiraman Kidavu Quilandy
82. Shri. U.P. Kunikullaya Kasargod
315
83. Shri. P.K. Kunjachan Pandalam - S.C
84. Shri. P.K. Kunju Kayamkulam
85. Shri. K.G. Kunjukrishna Pillai Nedumangad
86. Shri. A.P. Kurian Ankamaly
87. Shri. V. Kuttykrishnan Nair Kunnamangalam
88. Shri. B. Madhavan Nair Trivandrum - 1
89. Shri. Pandalam. P.R. Madhavan Pillai Konni
90. Shri. K. Mahabala Bhandari Manjeswar
91. Shri. Mattapalli Majeed Aryanad
92. Shri. K.M. Mani Palai
93. Shri. Mathai Manjooran Madayi
(Expired on January 14th 1970)
94. Shri. T.M. Meethiyan Kothamangalam
95. Shri. M.P. Mohammed Jafferkhan Mattancherry
96. Shri. C.M. Kutty Kuttippuram
97. Shri. Paloli Muhammed Kutty Perinthalmanna
98. Shri. K. Moideenkutty Haji Tirur
99. Shri. M. Moideenkutty Haji Tanur
100. Shri. C.H. Muhammed Koya Haji Mankada
101. Shri. Mustafa Kamal Kanjirapally
102. Shri. C.S. Neelakantan Nair Vilappil
103. Shri. K.G. Neelakantan Namboodiripad Changanacherry
104. Shri. A.S.N. Nambissan Kunnamkulam
105. Shri. N. Prabhakara Thandar Sherthalai
106. Shri. A.S. Purushothaman Njarakkal
107. Shri. K. Purushothaman Pillai Vazhoor
108. Shri. P.G. Purushothaman Pillai Chengannur
109. Shri. K.P. Raghava Puduval Thaliparamba
110. Shri. P.K. Raghavan Pathanapuram - S.C
111. Shri. P.C. Raghavan Nair Calicut - 1
112. Shri. K.I. Rajan Peermade - S.C
113. Shri. C.K. Rajan Irinjalakkuda
114. Shri.T.K. Ramakrishnan Thrippunnithura
115. Shri. P. Ramalingom Adoor
116. Shri. P. Ramunni Kurup Peringalam
117. Shri. M. Ramunni South Wayanad - S.T
118. Shri. P. Raveendran Chathannoor
119. Shri. M. Sadasivan Nemom
120. Shri. E.M.S. Namboodiripad Pattambi
121. Shri. Sayed Ummer Bafakih Kondotti
122. Shri. R.S. Unni Eravipuram
123. Shri. P.S. Namboodiri Kodakara
124. Shri. B.V. Seethi Thangal Guruvayur
125. Shri. K. Sekharan Nair Trichur
126. Shri. N.K. Seshan Wadakkancherry
127. Shri. K.A. Sivarama Bharathy Chittoor
128. Shri. V. Sreedharan Attingal
(Elected on June 10th 1969, made affirmation on August 4th 1969)
316
129. P.S. Srinivasan Vaikom
130. Dr. P.K. Sukumaran Kundara
131. Shri. M.M. Thomas Karimannoor
132. Shri. T.V. Thomas Alleppey
133. Shri. P. Unnikrishna Pillai Krishnapuram
134. Shri. K.C. Vamadevan Trivandrum - II
135. Shri. C. Vasudeva Menon Kollengode
136. Shri. N. Vasudevan Pillai Vamanapuram
137. Shri. B. Wellingdon Kalpetta
138. Shri. P.P. Wilson Ettumanoor
139. Shri. K.C. Zacharia Thodupuzha
140. Shri. S.P. Luiz Nominated

FOURTH KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY


(1970 - 1977)

1. Shri. B.M. Abdul Rahiman Kasargode


2. Shri. M.P.M. Abdulla Kurikkal Kondotti
(Elected on April 19th 1973, took oath on June 11th 1973)
3. Shri. A.V. Abdurahiman Meppayur
4. Shri. C. Achutha Menon Kodakara
5. Shri. V.S. Achuthanandan Ambalappuzha
6. Dr. K.G. Adiyodi Perambra
7. Shri. Chakeeri Ahamedkutty Kuttipuram
8. Shri. A.K. Antony Shertallai
9. Shri. P. A. Antony Trichur
(Elected on February 18th 1972, took oath on February 21st 1972)
10. Shri. K. Avukaderkutty Naha Tirurangadi
11. Shri. Baby John Karunagapally
12. Shri. Balanandan Vadakkekkara
13. Shri. K.K. Balakrishnan Chelakkara - S.C
14. Shri. N.K. Balakrishnan Hosdurg
15. Shri. Thengamom Balakrishnan Adoor
16. Shri. N.E. Balaram Tellicherry
17. Shri. U.A. Beeran Malappuram
18. Shri. A.C. Chacko Karimannur
19. Shri. J.A. Chacko Akalakunnam
20. Shri. K.J. Chacko Changanacherry
21. Shri.T.K. Chandan Nileshwar
(Elected on January 23rd 1973, made affirmation on February 22nd 1973)
22. Shri. C.B.C. Warrier Harippad
23. Shri. P.N. Chandrasenan Aranmula
24. Shri. P.K. Chathan Master Kilimanoor - S.C
25. Shri. K. Chathunni Master Beypore
26. Shri. P. Cyriac John Kalpetta
27. Shri. S. Damodaran Mararikulam
28. Shri. Damodaran Kalassery Pandalam - S.C
29. Shri. N. I. Devassykutty Manalur
317
30. Shri. T.K. Divakaran Quilon
(Expired on January 19th 1976)
31. Shri.V. Eacharan Thrithala - S.C
32. Shri. P.R. Francis Ollur
33. Shri. C.S. Gangadharan Irinjalakkuda
34. Shri. M.P. Gangadharan Nilambur
35. Shri. K.M. George Poonjar
(Expired on December 11th 1976)
36. Shri. K.T. George Parur
(Expired on April 3rd 1972)
37. Shri. P.P. George Chalakkudy
38. Shri. Attingal. N. Gopala Pillai Trivandrum-l
39. Shri. Kottara Gopalakrishnan Kottarakkara
40. Shri. E. Gopalakrishna Menon Crangannore
41. Shri. V.K. Gopinathan Nattika
42. Shri. Gopinathan Pillai Mavelikkara
43. Smt. K.R. Gouri Aroor
44. Shri. C.P. Govindan Nambiar Thaliparamba
45. Shri. M.N. Govindan Nair Chadayamangalam
46. Shri. C. Govinda Panicker Sreekrishnapuram
47. Shri. K.J. Herschel Mattancherry
48. Shri. Haji. M.V. Hydros Ponnani
49. Shri. A.L. Jacob Ernakulam
50. Shri. Jacob Scariah Ranni
51. Shri. T.S. John Kallooppara
52. Shri. E. John Jacob Thiruvalla
53. Shri. John Manjooran Mannarghat
54. Shri. P.J. Joseph Thodupuzha
55. Shri. Joseph Mundassery Trichur
(Resigned on September 22nd 1971)
56. Shri.K. Karunakaran Mala
57. Shri. K.K. Nair Pathanamthitta
58. Shri. A.A. Kochunny Alwaye
59. Shri. M. Krishnan Badagara
60. Shri. P.P. Krishnan Ottappalam
61. Shri. R.Krishnan Alathur
62. Shri. R. Krishnan Palghat
63. Shri. T.K. Krishnan Kunnamkulam
64. Shri. V. Krishna Das Malampuzha
65. Shri. K. Krishna Pillai Punalur
66. Shri. M. Kumaran Nadapuram
67. Shri. N.K. Kumaran Cannanore
68. Shri. P. Kunhan Kuzhalmanam - S.C
69. Shri. A.V. Kunhambu Payyannur
70. Shri. V.V. Kunhambu Nileswar
(Expired on July 2nd 1972)
71. Shri. A. Kunhikannan Irikkur
(Expired on November 23rd 1973)
318
72. Shri. M. Kunjukrishnan Nadar Kovalam
73. Shri. K.G. Kunjukrishna Pillai Nedumangad
74. Shri. M. Kunjukrishna Pillai Vamanapuram
75. Shri. Thundathil Kunjukrishna Pillai Kayamkulam
76. Shri. A.P. Kurian Ankamaly
77. Shri. K.V. Kurian Kanjirappally
78. Shri. G. Kuttappan Nemom
(Expired on March 20th 1975)
79. Shri. O. Luckose Kaduthuruthy
80. Shri. Kalpally Madhava Menon Calicut -ll
(Expired on July 9th 1976)
81. Shri. T.A. Majid Varkala
82. Shri. K.M. Mani Palai
83. Shri. M.I. Markose Kothamangalam
84. Shri. C.H. Mohammed Koya Haji Kondotty
(Resigned on February 5th 1973)
85. Shri. M. Moideenkutty Haji Mankada
86. Shri. K. Moideenkutty Haji Tirur
87. Shri. P.V.S. Mustaffa Pookoya Thangal Kunnamangalam
88. Shri. A.S.N. Nambissan Wadakkancherry
89. Shri. K. Narayana Kurup Vazhoor
90. Shri. E. Narayanan Nair Quilandy
91. Shri. E.K. Nayanar Irikkur
(Elected on May 3 1974, made affirmation on May 16th 1974)
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92. Shri. P. Nilakantan Kazhakuttam


93. Shri. Oommen Chandy Puthupally
94. Shri. Thalavady Oommen Kuttanad
95. Shri. K. Pankajakshan Trivandrum-ll
96. Shri. T.A. Paraman Kunnathunad - S.C
97. Shri. R. Parameswaran Pillai Neyyattinkara
98. Shri. Paul P. Mani Trippunithura
99. Smt. Pennamma Jacob Muvattupuzha
100. Shri. P.I. Poulose Perumbavoor
101. Shri. P.G. Purushothaman Pillai Chengannur
102. Shri. Vakkom Purushothaman Attingal
103. Shri. M.K. Raghavan Njarakkal
104. Shri. P.K. Raghavan Pathanapuram - SC.
105. Shri. M.V. Raghavan Madayi
106. Shri. K. Raghavan Master South Wayanad - S.T
107. Shri. P.B.R. Pillai Ettumanoor
108. Shri. A.A. Rahim Kundara
109. Shri. K.I. Rajan Peermade - S.C
(Expired on November 6th 1974)
110. Shri. M.V. Rajan North Wayanad - S.T
111. Shri. K.P. Raman Manjeri - S.C
112. Shri. N. Ramakrishnan Edakkad
113. Shri. M. Ramappa Manjeswar
114. Shri. P. Ravindran Chathannoor
319
115. Shri. E.M. Sankaran Namboodiripad Pattambi
116. Shri. P.V. Sankaranarayanan Calicut-l
117. Shri. M. Sathyanesan Parassala
118. Shri. Sathyapalan Kunnathur - S.C
119. Shri. Sayed Ummer Bhafaki Tanur
120. Shri. Sebastin Thomas Udumbanchola
121. Shri. A.C. Shanmukhadas Balusseri
122. Shri. K.K.S. Thangal Perinthalmanna
123. Shri. K.A. Sivarama Bharathy Chittur
124. Shri. K. Somasekharan Nair Aryanad
125. Shri. K.M. Soopi Peringalam
126. Shri. P.S. Sreenivasan Vaikom
127. Shri. M. Thomas Kottayam
128. Shri. P.J. Thomas Konni
129. Shri. T.V. Thomas Alleppey
130. Shri. R.S. Unni Eravipuram
131. Shri. P. Unnikrishna Pillai Krishnapuram
132. Shri. G. Varadan Devicolam - S.C
133. Shri. S. Varadarajan Nair Vilappil
134. Shri. Varkey Pynadan Parur
(Elected on January 23rd 1973, took oath on February 22nd 1973)
135. Shri. Varkey Vadakkan Guruvayur
136. Shri. C. Vasudeva Menon Kollengode
137. Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan Kuthuparamba
138. Shri. B. Wellingdon Palluruthy
139. Shri. Stephen Padua Nominated

FIFTH KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY


(1977 - 1979)

1. Shri. T.K. Abdu Vadakkekara


2. Shri. M.P.M. Abdulla Kurikkal Manjeri
3. Shri. B.M. Abdul Rahiman Kasargod
th th
(Elected on May 18 1979, took oath on May 25 1979)
4. Shri. P.M. Abubacker Calicut
5. Dr. K.G. Adiyodi Kalpetta
6. Shri. E. Ahamed Koduvally
7. Shri. Korambiyil Ahamed Haji Mankada
8. Shri. Chakkeeri Ahamedkutty Kuttipuram
9. Shri. K. Anirudhan Trivandrum East
(Elected on September 23rd 1978, made affirmation on October 3rd 1978)
10. Shri. A.K. Antony Kazhakuttom
(Elected on October 23 1977, made affirmation on October 26th 1977)
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11. Shri. Aryadan Muhamed Nilambur


12. Shri. K. Avukaderkutty Naha Tirurangadi
13. Shri. Baby John Chavara
14. Shri. K.K. Balakrishnan Chelakkara - S.C
15. Shri. R. Balakrishana Pillai Kottarakara
320
16. Shri. N.K. Balakrishnan Uduma
17. Shri. Thennala Balakrishna Pillai Adoor
18. Shri. P. Balan Ottappalam
19. Shri. Thalekunnil Basheer Kazhakuttom
(Resigned on July 25th 1977)
20. Shri. U.A. Beeran Tanur
21. Smt. Bhargavi Thankappan Neduvathoor - S.C
22. Shri. P. Bhaskaran Cannanore
23. Shri. N. Bhaskaran Nair Mavelikkara
24. Shri. K.J. Chacko Changanacherry
25. Shri. N. Chandrasekhara Kurup Calicut-ll
26. Shri. K. Chandrasekharan Badagara
27. Shri. E. Chandrasekharan Nair Chadayamangalam
28. Shri. Chatayan Govindan Azhikode
29. Shri. P.K. Chathan Master Kilimanoor - S.C
30. Shri. J. Chitharanjan Chathannur
31. Shri. Cyriac John Thiruvambadi
32. Shri. Damodaran Kalassery Pandalam - S.C
33. Shri. N.I. Devassykutty Manaloor
34. Shri. V. Echaran Wandoor - S.C
35. Shri. Eapen Kandakudy Kuttanad
36. Shri. Eapen Varghese Palluruthy
37. Shri. P.P. Esthose Kunnathunad
38. Shri. P.R. Francis Ollur
39. Shri. M.P. Gangadharan Ponnani
40. Shri. K.J. George Trichur
41. Shri. P.P. George Kottayam
(Expired on January 24th 1979)
42. Dr. George Mathew Pathanamthitta
43. Shri. P.K. Gopalakrishnan Nattika
44. Shri. E.P. Gopalan Pattambi
45. Shri. Pattiam Gopalan Tellicherry
(Expired on September 27th 1978)
46. Shri. C.P. Govindan Nambiar Irikur
47. Shri. M.K. Hemachandran Aranmula
48. Shri. K.J. Herschel Mattancherry
49. Shri. T.A. Ibrahim Kasargod
(Expired on August 10th 1978)
50. Shri. P.K. Ittoop Chalakudy
51. Shri. A.L. Jacob Ernakulam
52. Shri. T.M. Jacob Piravam
53. Shri. T.S. Jacob Kalloopara
54. Shri. E. John Jacob Thiruvalla
(Expired on September 26th 1978)
55. Dr. K.C. Joseph Perambra
56. Shri. P.C. Joseph Muvattupuzha
57. Shri. P.J. Joseph Thodupuzha
58. Shri. V.J. Joseph Poonjar
321
59. Shri. K.Karunakaran Mala
60. Shri. P.Karunakaran Thrikaripur
61. Shri. E.K. Pillai Pathanapuram
62. Shri. M.K. Kesavan Vaikom S.C
63. Shri. Kittappa Narayana Swamy Devicolam - S.C
64. Shri. M.K. Krishnan Coyalamannam - S.C
65. Shri. K.K. Kumara Pillai Ambalapuzha
66. Shri. K.T. Kumaran Hosdurg - S.C
67. Shri. Kandalottu Kunhambu Nadapuram
68. Shri. P.V. Kunhikannan Malampuzha
69. Shri. Panarath Kunhimohammed Meppayyur
70. Shri. P.T. Kunhutty Haji Tirur
71. Shri. Thundathil Kunjukrishna Pillai Kayamkulam
72. Shri. M. Kunjukrishnan Nadar Parassala
(Expired on August 15th 1978)
73. Shri. A.P. Kurian Ankamali
74. Shri. C.A. Kurian Peermade
75. Shri. K.V. Kurian Kanjirapally
76. Shri. Lonappan Nambadan Kodakara
77. Shri. O. Lukose Kaduthuruthi
78. Shri. T.A. Majeed Varkala
79. Shri. G.P. Mangalathu Madom Haripad
80. Shri. K.M. Mani Palai
81. Shri. M.V. Mani Kothamangalam
82. Shri. K.A. Mathew Ranni
83. Shri. N.P. Moideen Beypore
84. Shri. P.P.V. Moosa Edakkad
85. Shri. C.H. Mohammed Koya Malappuram
86. Shri. T.H. Musthafa Alwaye
87. Shri. K. Narayana Kurup Vazhoor
88. Shri. Kallada Narayanan Kunnathur - S.C
89. Shri. E. Narayanan Nair Quilandy
90. M.P. Narayanan Nair TrivandrumEast
(Expired on February 16th 1978)
91. Shri. K.S. Narayanan Namboodiri Wadakkancherry
92. Shri. A. Neelalohitha Dasan Nadar Kovalam
93. Shri. K.P. Nurudin Peravoor
94. Shri. Oommen Chandy Puthuppally
95. Shri. K. Pankajakshan Trivandrum West
96. Shri. T. A. Paraman Njarakkal - S.C
97. Shri. K.P. Prabhakaran Cherpu
98. Shri. Vakkom Purushothaman Attingal
99. Shri. M.K. Raghavan Sherthalai
100. Shri. M.V. Raghavan Taliparamba
101. Shri. K. Raghavan Master Sulthan's Battery S.T
102. Shri. A.A. Rahim Kundara
103. Shri. M.V. Rajagopalan Tellicherry
(Elected on May 18th 1979, took affirmation on May 25th 1979)
322
104. Shri. M.V. Rajan North Wayanad S.T.
105. Shri. V.K. Rajan Kodungallur
106. Shri. Kaniyapuram Ramachandran Nedumangad
107. Shri. T.K. Ramakrishnan Trippunithura
108. Shri. K.P. Raman Kunnamangalam S.C
109. Shri. M. Ramappa Manjeswar
110. Shri. Vattiyoorkavu Ravi Trivandrum North
111. Shri. P.B.R. Pillai Ettumanoor
112. Shri. P.R. Kurup Peringalam
113. Shri. P. Sankar Chittoor
114. Shri. K. Sankaranarayanan Thrithala
115. Shri. P.K. Sankarankutty Balusseri
116. Shri. E.M.S. Namboodiripad Alathur
117. Shri. M. Sathyanesan Parassala
(Elected on May 18th 1979, made affirmation on May 25th 1979)
118. Shri. V.T. Sebastian Idukki
119. Shri. P. Seethi Haji Kondotty
120. Shri. B.V. Seethi Thangal Guruvayoor
121. Shri. B.M. Sheriff Karunagappally
122. Shri. Sidharthan Kattungal Irinjalakkuda
123. Shri. P.R. Sivan Perumbavoor
124. Shri. P.K. Sreenivasan Punalur
125. Shri. P.S. Sreenivasan Aroor
126. Shri. N. Subramonia Shenoy Payyannur
127. Shri. K. Sukumaranunni Sreekrishnapuram
128. Shri. C.M. Sundaram Palghat
129. Shri. R. Sundaresan Nair Neyyattinkara
130. Shri. A.V. Thamarakshan Mararikulam
131. Shri. K.K.S. Thangal Perinthalmanna
132. Shri. S. Thankappan Pillai Chengannur
133. Shri. P.C. Thomas Thiruvalla
(Elected on May 18th 1979, took oath on May 25th 1979)
134. Shri. P.J. Thomas Konni
135. Shri. Thomas Joseph Udumbanchola
136. Shri. Thyagarajan Quilon
137. Shri. R.S. Unni Eravipuram
138. Shri. K.C. Vamadevan Aryanad
139. Shri. S. Varadarajan Nair Nemom
140. Shri. P.K. Vasudevan Nair Alleppey
141. Shri. N. Vasudevan Pillai Vamanapuram
142. Shri. C. Vasudeva Menon Kollengode
143. Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan Kuthuparamba
144. Shri. K.P. Viswanathan Kunnamkulam
145. Shri. Xavier Arakkal Parur
146. Shri. A.N. Yusuf Mannarkkad
147. Shri. Stephen Padua Nominated
323

SIXTH KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY


(1980 –‘82)

1. Shri. T. K. Abdu Vadakkekkara


2. Shri. A.V. Abdu Rehiman Hajee Meppayur
3. Shri. K. M. Abraham Kottayam
4. Shri. E. Ahamed Tanur
5. Shri. C.T. Ahmed Ali Kasaragode
6. Shri. Korambayil Ahammed Haji Kuttipuram
7. Shri. P.M. Abubacker Calicut-ll
8. Shri. K. Anirudhan Trivandrum North
9. Shri. T.K. Arumughan Coyalmannam - S.C
10. Shri. Aryadan Muhammed Nilambur
st th
(Elected on May 31 1980, took oath on June 11 1980)
P P P P

11. Shri. K. Avukaderkutty Naha Thirurangadi


12. Shri. Baby John Chavara
13. Shri. K.K. Balakrishnan Chelakkara - S.C
14. Shri. R. Balakrishna Pillai Kottarakkara
15. Shri. U.A. Beeran Malappuram
16. Smt. Bhargavi Thankappan Kilimanoor - S.C
17. Shri. P. Bhaskaran Cannanore
18. Shri. P.C. Chacko Piravam
19. Shri. P.K. Chandranandan Ambalapuzha
20. Shri. K. Chandrasekharan Badagara
21. Shri. N. Chandrasekhara Kurup Calicut-l
22. Shri. E. Chandrasekharan Nair Chadayamangalam
23. Shri. V. S. Chandrasekharan Pillai Konni
24. Shri.C.B.C. Warrier Haripad
25. Shri. J. Chitharanjan Chathannur
26. Shri. M.C. Cheriyan Ranni
27. Shri. Cyriac John Thiruvambadi
28. Smt. P. Devootty Azhikode
29. Shri. V.V. Dakshinamoorthy Perambra
30. Shri. P.P. Esthose Kunnathunadu
31. Shri. M.P. Gangadharan Pattambi
32. Shri. P.C. George Poonjar
33. Shri. P.K. Gopalakrishnan Nattika
34. Smt. K.R. Gouri Aroor
35. Shri. S. Govinda Kurup Mavelikkara
36. Shri. A.P. Hamza Mannarkkad
37. Shri. C. Haridas Nilambur
(Resigned on February 25th 1980)
P P

38. Shri. M.M. Hassan Kazhakkuttam


39. Shri. P.K. Ittoop Chalakkudy
40. Shri. A.L. Jacob Ernakulam
41. Shri. T.M. Jacob Kothamangalam
42. Shri. A.C. Jose Parur
43. Shri. Jose Kuttiyani Idukki
324
44. Shri. Jose Thanikkal Irinjalakuda
45. Shri. P.J. Joseph Thodupuzha
46. Shri. M.K. Joseph Vazhoor
47. Shri. V.V. Joseph Kundara
48. Shri. V.V. Joseph Muvattupuzha
49. Shri. V.C. Kabeer Ottappalam
50. Smt. M. Kamalam Kalpetta
51. Shri. K.T. Kanaran Nadapuram
52. Shri. M.K. Kannan Trichur
53. Shri. K. Karunakaran Mala
54. Shri. P. Karunakaran Thrikaripur
55. Shri. K.K. Nair Pathanamthitta
56. Shri. C.P. Karunakaran Pillai Adoor
57. Shri. M.K. Kesavan Vaikom S.C.
58. Shri. C.T. Krishnan Alathur
59. Shri. M.K. Krishnan Njarakkal S.C.
60. Shri. K. Krishnankutty Chittur
61. Shri. Koliyakode N. Krishnan Nair Vamanapuram
62. Shri.E.K.Pillai Pathanapuram
63. Shri. K.T. Kumaran Hosdurg - S.C
64. Shri. P.T. Kunhutty Hajee Tirur
65. Shri. A.P. Kurian Ankamali
66. Shri. C.A. Kurian Peermade
67. Dr. M.A. Kuttappan Wandoor - S.C
68. Shri. Manimangalathu Kuttialy Quilandy
69. Shri. Lonappan Nambadan Kodakara
70. Shri.O.Lukose Kaduthuruthy
71. Shri. K.P.A. Majeed Mankada
72. Shri. K.M. Mani Palai
73. Prof. K.A. Mathew Kallooppara
74. Shri. P.V. Mohammed Koduvally
75. Shri. K. Mohammed Ali Aluva
76. Shri. P.A. Mohammed Kannu Trivandrum West
77. Shri. C.H. Mohammed Koya Manjeri
78. Shri. N.P. Moideen Beypore
79. Shri. P.P.V. Moosa Edakkad
80. Shri. C.P. Moosankutty Taliparamba
81. Shri. Kallada Narayanan Kunnathur - S.C
82. Shri. K.S. Narayanan Namboodiri Wadakkancherry
83. Shri. E.K. Nayanar Malampuzha
84. Shri. C.S. Neelakantan Nair Trivandrum East
85. Shri. K.P. Noorudin Peravoor
86. Shri. Oommen Chandy Puthuppally
87. Prof. Oommen Mathew Kuttanad
88. Shri. K. Pankajakshan Ariyanad
89. Shri. T.P. Peethambaran Master Palluruthy
90. Shri. K.P. Prabhakaran Cherpu
91. Shri. Thachady Prabhakaran Kayamkulam
325
92. Shri. K. Purushothaman Udma
93. Shri. Vakkom Purushothaman Attingal
94. Shri. Varkala Radhakrishnan Varkala
95. Shri. M.V. Raghavan Kuthuparamba
96. Shri. Raghavan Pozhakadavil Ollur
97. Shri. M.V. Rajagopalan Tellichery
98. Shri. M.V. Rajan Master North Waynad - S.T
99. Shri. V.K. Rajan Kodungallur
100. Shri. Ramachandran Kadannappally Irikkur
101. Shri. K.K. Ramachandran Master Sulthan's Battery
102. Shri. T.K. Ramakrishnan Trippunithura
103. Shri. K.P. Raman Kunnamangalam S.C
104. Shri. E. Ramesan Nair Nemom
105. Shri. M.R. Reghuchandra Bal Kovalam
106. Shri. K. Sankaranarayanan Sreekrishnapuram
107. Smt. K.R. Saraswathy Amma Chengannur
108. Shri. A.K. Sasheendran Peringalam
109. Shri. P. Seethi Haji Kondotti
110. Shri. B.V. Seethi Thangal Guruvayur
111. Shri. A.C. Shanmukha Das Balussery
112. Shri. B.M. Sheriff Karunagappally
113. Shri. K. Sivadasan Quilon
114. Shri. P.R. Sivan Perumbavoor
115. Shri. N. Soopy Perinthalmanna
116. Shri. K. Sreedharan Ponnani
117. Shri. K.K. Sreenivasan Aranmula
118. Shri. P.K. Sreenivasan Punalur
119. Shri. P.S. Sreenivasan Sherthalai
120. Dr. A. Subha Rao Manjeswar
121. Shri. N. Subramaniya Shenoy Payyannur
122. Shri. V.M. Sudheeran Manalur
123. Shri. C.M. Sundaram Palghat
124. Shri. N. Sundaran Nadar Parassala
125. Shri. R. Sundaresan Nair Neyyattinkara
126. Shri. K.V. Surendranath Nedumangad
127. Shri. A.V. Thamarakshan Mararikulam
128. Shri. M.P. Thami Thrithala - S.C
129. Shri. C.K. Thankappan Neduvaathur - S.C
130. Shri. C.F. Thomas Changanachery
131. Shri. P. C. Thomas Thiruvalla
132. Shri. Thomas Joseph Udumbanchola
133. Shri. Thomas Kallampally Kanjirappally
134. Shri. R.S. Unni Eravipuram
135. Shri. G. Varadan Devicolam - S.C
136. Shri. G. Vasudeva Menon Kollengode
137. Shri. P.K. Vasudevan Nair Alleppey
138. Shri. P.K. Velayudhan Pandalam - S.C.
139. Shri. Vaikom Viswan Ettumanoor
326
140. Shri. K.P. Viswanathan Kunnamkulam
141. Shri. M.J. Zakaria Mattancherry
142. Shri. Stephen Padua Nominated

SEVENTH KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY


(1982 - 1987)

1. Shri. T.K. Abdu Vadakkekkara


2. Shri. A.V. Abdurahimann Hajee Meppayur
3. Shri. P.M. Abubacker Calicut - II
4. Shri. E. Ahamed Tanur
5. Shri. C.T. Ahammed Ali Kasargode
6. Shri. Korambayil Ahamed Haji Kuttipuram
7. Shri. K.P. Aravindakshan Kunnamkulam
8. Shri. T.K. Arumughan Coyalmannam S.C
9. Shri. K. Avukkaderkutty Naha Thirurangadi
10. Shri. Baby John Chavara
11. Shri. K.K. Balakrishnan Thrithala S.C
12. Shri. R. Balakrishna Pillai Kottarakkara
13. Shri. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Tellicherry
14. Shri.Thennala G. Balakrishna Pillai Adoor
15. Shri. P.K.K. Bava Guruvayoor
16. Shri. U.A. Beeran Tirur
17. Shri. Benny Bahanan Piravom
18. Shri. O. Bharathan Thrikkaripur
19. Smt. Bhargavi Thankappan Kilimanoor S.C
20. Shri. P. Bhaskaran Cannanore
21. Shri. C.K. Chakrapani Chelakkara S.C
22. Shri. K.R. Chandra Mohanan Chadayamangalam
23. Shri. K. Chandrasekharan Badagara
24. Shri. N. Chandrasekhara Kurup Calicut – I
25. Shri. V.S. Chandrasekharan Pillai Konni
26. Shri. Cyriac John Thiruvambadi
27. Smt. P. Devooty Azhikode
28. Shri. V. Dinakaran Ambalapuzha
29. Shri. M.P. Gangadharan Ponnani
30. Shri. A. George Pathanapuram
31. Shri. K.J. George Chalakkudy
32. Shri. P.C. George Poonjar
33. Smt. K.R. Gouri Aroor
34. Shri. S. Govinda Kurup Mavelikkara
35. Shri. T.K. Hamsa Nilambur
36. Shri. K.M. Hamsakunju Mattancherry
37. Shri. M.M. Hassan Kazhakootam
38. Shri. M.P.M. Ishaque Kurickal Manjeri
(Elected on May 22nd 1984, took oath on May 31st 1984)
P P P P

39. Shri. K.E. Ismail Pattambi


40. Shri. A.L. Jacob Ernakulam
327
41. Shri. T.M. Jacob Kothamangalam
42. Shri. C.G. Janardhanan Kodakara
43. Shri. M. Jinadevan Udumbanchola
44. Shri. A.C. Jose Parur
(Elected on May 22 1984, took oath on May 31st 1984)
P
nd
P P P

45. Shri. Jose Kuttiyani Idukki


46. Shri. T.S. John Kalluppara
47. Dr. K.C. Joseph Kuttanad
48. Shri. K.C. Joseph Irikkur
49. Shri. P.J. Joseph Thodupuzha
50. Shri. V.V. Joseph Moovattupuzha
51. Shri. V.C. Kabeer Ottappalam
52. Smt. M. Kamalam Kalpetta
53. Shri. K.T. Kanaran Nadapuram
54. Shri. K.G.R. Kartha Trippunithura
55. Shri. G. Karthikeyan Trivandrum North
56. Shri. K. Karunakaran Mala and Nemom
st
(Resigned Nemom seat w.e.f. June 1 1982) P P

57. Shri. M.K. Kesavan Vaikom – S.C


58. Shri. V. Kesavan Pandalam – S.C
59. Shri. C.T. Krishnan Alathur
60. Shri. K. Krishnankutty Chittur
61. Shri. Koliyakodu N. Krishnan Nair Vamanapuram
62. Shri. K.T. Kumaran Hosdurg – S.C
63. Shri. P. Kumaran Mannarkkad
64. Shri. P.K. Kunhalikutty Malappuram
65. Shri. P.V. Kunhikannan Kuthuparamba
66. Shri. M. Kunhiraman Nambiar Uduma
th
(Resigned on December 8 1984) P P

67. Shri. Manimangalath Kuttialy Quilandy


68. Shri. Lonappan Nambadan Irinjalakkuda
69. Shri. E.J. Lukose Ettumanoor
70. Shri. K.P.A. Majeed Mankada
71. Shri. N.A. Mammu Haji Peringalam
(Expired on December 20th 1984) P P

72. Shri. K.M. Mani Palai


73. Shri. M.V. Mani Ankamali
74. Shri. K. Moossakutty Beypore
75. Shri. C.P. Moosankutty Taliparamba
76. Shri. P.V. Muhammed Koduvally
77. Shri. K. Mohammed Ali Alwaye
78. Shri. E.T. Mohammed Basheer Peringalam
(Elected on January 31st 1985, took oath on February 14th 1985)
P P P P

79. Shri. P.A. Mohammed Kannu Trivandrum – West


80. Shri. C.H. Mohammed Koya Manjeri
(Expired on September 28th 1983) P P

81. Shri. T.H. Musthafa Kunnathunad


82. Shri. K.S. Narayanan Namboodiri Wadakkancherry
328
83. Shri. E.K. Nayanar Malampuzha
84. Shri. K.K. Nair Pathanamthitta
85. Shri. K.P. Noordin Peravoor
86. Shri. Oomen Chandy Puthupally
87. Shri. E. Padmanabhan Srikrishnapuram
88. Shri. A.K. Padmanabhan Perambra
89. Shri. C.V. Padmarajan Chathanoor
90. Shri. K. Pankajakshan Aryanad
91. Shri. T.P. Peethambaran Master Palluruthy
92. Shri. K.P. Prabhakaran Cherpu
93. Shri. Thachady Prabhakaran Kayamkulam
94. Shri. Vakkom B. Purushothaman Attingal
th
(Resigned on December 28 1984) P P

95. Shri. K. Purushothaman Uduma


(Elected on January 31st 1985, took oath on February 14th 1985)
P P P P

96. Smt. Rachel Sunny Panaveli Ranni


(Elected on January 24th 1986, took oath on January 28th 1986)
P P P P

97. Shri. Varkala Radhakrishnan Varkala


98. Shri. M.V. Raghavan Payyannur
99. Shri. K. Raghavan Master North Wynad – S.T
100. Shri. Raghavan Pozhakadavil Ollur
101. Shri. V.K. Rajan Kodungallur
102. Shri. Kanam Rajendran Vazhoor
103. Shri. K.K. Ramachandran Master Sultan’s Battery
104. Shri. K.P. Ramachandran Nair Alleppey
105. Shri. S. Ramachandran Pillai Chengannoor
106. Shri. Therambil Ramakrishnan Trichur
107. Shri. K.P. Raman Kunnamangalam-SC
108. Shri. Ramesh Chennithala Haripad
109. Shri. Thoppil Ravi Kundara
110. Shri. Vayalar Ravi Sherthalai
111. Shri. N. Sakthan Nadar Kovalam
112. Shri. Sam Oommen Punalur
(Expired on October 24th 1983)
P P

113. Shri. K. Sankaranarayana Pillai Trivandrum East


114. Shri. A.K. Sasheendran Edakkad
115. Shri. P. Seethi Haji Kondotty
116. Shri. A.C. Shanmukhadas Balussery
117. Shri. Sidharthan Kattungal Nattika
118. Shri. K. Sivadasan Quilon
119. Shri. N. Sivan Pillai Parur
(Election set aside by Supreme Court on March 5th 1984)
P P

120. Shri. Nalakath Soopy Perinthalmanna


121. Shri. K.K. Sreenivasan Aranmula
122. Shri. N. Sreenivasan Kottayam
123. Dr. A. Subba Rao Manjeswar
124. Shri. Pandalam Sudhakaran Wandoor - SC
125. Shri. V.M. Sudheeran Manalur
329
126. Shri. Kottakuzhi Sukumaran Kunnathur-SC
127. Shri. C.M. Sundaram Palghat
128. Shri. N. Sundaran Nadar Parassala
129. Shri. Sunny Panavelil Ranni
nd
(Expired on March 22 1985) P P

130. Shri. K.V. Surendranath Nedumangad


131. Shri. V. Surendran Pillai Punalur
(Elected on May 22nd 1984, took oath on May 31st 1984)
P P P P

132. Shri. A.V. Thamarakshan Mararikulam


133. Shri. P.P. Thanckachan Perumbavoor
134. Shri. C.K. Thankappan Neduvathoor – SC
135. Shri. V.J. Thankappan Nemom
(Elected on March 2 1983, made affirmation on March 3rd 1983)
nd
P P P P

136. Shri. S.R. Thanka Raj Neyyattinkara


137. Shri. C.F. Thomas Changanacherry
138. Shri. K.K. Thomas Peermade
139. Shri. P.C. Thomas Kaduthuruthy
140. Shri. P.C. Thomas Thiruvalla
141. Shri. Thomas Kallampalli Kanjirappally
142. Shri. R.S. Unni Eravipuram
143. Shri. G. Varadan Devicolam – SC
144. Shri. C. Vasudeva Menon Kollangode
145. Shri. P.K. Velayudhan Njarakkal – SC
146. Shri. P. Vijayadas Attingal
(Elected on January 31 1985, took oath on February 14th 1985)
st
P P P P

147. Shri. T.V. Vijayarajan Karunagappally


148. Shri. Stephen Padua Nominated
(Nominated on December 23rd 1982, took oath on January 5th 1983)
P P P P

EIGHTH KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY


(1987 - 1991)

1. Shri. Cherkalam Abdulla Manjeswar


2. Shri. K.P.A. Majeed Mankada
3. Shri. P.M. Abubacker Koduvally
4. Shri. E. Ahamed Tanur
5. Shri. Korambayil Ahamed Haji Kuttipuram
6. Shri. C.T. Ahammed Ali Kasargod
7. Shri. Anathalavattom Anandan Attingal
8. Shri. T.J. Anjalose Mararikulam
9. Shri. K.P. Aravindakshan Kunnamkulam
10. Shri. T.K. Arumughan Coyalmannam – SC
11. Shri. Baby John Chavara
12. Shri. Babu Divakaran Quilon
13. Shri. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Tellicherry
14. Shri. P. Balan Sreekrishnapuram
330
15. Shri R. Balakrishna Pillai Kottarakkara
(Disqualified w.e.f. January 15 1990, under paragraph 2(1)a of 10th
th
P P P P

Schedule to the Constitution of India)


16. Shri. C.P. Balan Vydiar Kunnamangalam –SC
17. Shri. P.K.K. Bava Guruvayoor
18. Shri. O. Bharathan Edakkad
19. Smt. Bhargavi Thankappan Kilimanoor –SC
20. Shri. P. Bhaskaran Cannanore
21. Shri. K.A. Chandran Chittor
22. Shri. K.R. Chandramohanan Chadayamangalam
23. Shri. K. Chandrasekharan Badagara
25. Shri. E. Chandrasekharan Nair Pathanapuram
26. Shri. J. Chitharanjan Punalur
27. Shri. M. Dasan Calicut-1
28. Shri. V. Dinakaran Ambalapuzha
29. Shri. Eapen Varghese Ranni
30. Shri. K.J. George Chalakudy
31. Shri. P.P. George Thiruvambady
32. Shri. George Joseph Podipara Ettumanoor
33. Shri. M.R. Gopalakrishnan Kayamkulam
34. Shri. Gopi Kottamurikkal Piravam
35. Smt. K.R. Gouri Amma Aroor
36. Shri. S. Govinda Kurup Mavelikkara
37. Shri. T.K. Hamza Beypore
38. Shri. M.M. Hassan Trivandrum West
39. Shri. Ishaque Kurikkal Manjeri
40. Dr. A.V. Issac Muvattupuzha
41. Shri. T.M. Jacob Kothamangalam
42. Dr. K.C. Joseph Kuttanad
43. Shri. K.C. Joseph Irikkur
44. Shri. N.M. Joseph Poonjar
45. Shri. P.J. Joseph Thodupuzha
46. Shri. E.K. Menon Trichur
47. Shri. A. Kanaran Meppayur
48. Shri. K. Karunakaran Mala
49. Shri. V. Kesavan Pandalam – SC
50. Shri. C.T. Krishnan Kollengode
51. Shri. Krishnan Kaniyamparambil Nattika
52. Shri. Koliyakode N. Krishnan Nair Vamanapuram
(Elected on June 3 1987, made affirmation on June 4th 1987
P
rd
P P P

53. Shri. E.K. Nayanar Trikkaripur


54. Shri. K.K. Nair Pathanamthitta
55. Shri. P.K. Kunhalikutty Malappuram
56. Shri. C.P. Kunhalikutty Keyi Thirurangadi
57. Shri. K.P. Kunhikannan Uduma
58. Shri. Pacheni Kunhiraman Taliparamba
(Elected on November 27 1989, made affirmation on December 2nd 1989)
P
th
P P P

59. Shri. C.P. Kunhu Calicut – ll


331
60. Dr. M.A. Kuttappan Chelakkara – SC
61. Smt. Leela Damodara Menon Pattambi
62. Shri. Lonappan Nambadan Irrinjalakkuda– SC
63. Shri. K.K. Madhavan Njarakkal
64. Shri. Mammen Iype Chengannur
65. Shri. K.P. Mammoo Master Kuthuparamba
66. Shri. K.M. Mani Palai
67. Shri.M.V. Mani Angamali
68. Shri. N. Manoharan Master Hosdurg – SC
69. Shri. C.A. Mathew Kallooppara
70. Shri. Mathew Stephen Udumbanchola
71. Shri. Mathew T. Thomas Thiruvalla
72. Smt. J. Mercykutty Amma Kundara
73. Shri. Aryadan Mohammed Nilambur
74. Shri. Kalladi Mohammed Mannarkad
75. Shri. K. Mohammedali Alwaye
76. Shri. P.T. Mohanakrishnan Ponnani
77. Shri. K. Moideenkutty Haji(Bava Haji) Tirur
78. Shri. T.H. Musthaffa Kunnathunadu
79. Smt. Nabeesa Ummal Kazhakuttom
80. Shri. T. Nanoo Master Kunnathur – SC
81. Shri. C.P. Narayanan Payyannur
82. Shri. K.S. Narayanan Namboodiri Wadakkancherry
83. Shri. A. Neelalohithadasan Nadar Kovalam
84. Shri. K.P. Noordeen Peravoor
85. Shri. Oommen Chandy Puthupally
86. Smt. M.T. Padma Quilandy
87. Shri. A.K. Padmanabhan Perambra
88. Shri. K. Pankajakshan Ariyanadu
89. Shri. A.M. Paraman Ollur
90. Shri. K.K.N. Pariyaram Thaliparamba
(Expired on February 24th 1989)
P P

91. Shri. T.P. Peethambaran Master Palluruthy


92. Shri. Varkala Radhakrishnan Varkala
93. Shri. B. Raghavan Neduvathur – SC
94. Shri. M.V. Raghavan Azhikode
95. Shri. P.K. Raghavan Vaikom – SC
96. Shri. V.V. Raghavan Cherpu
97. Shri. K. Raghavan Master North Wayanad
98. Shri. K.K. Ramachandran Master Sulthan’s Battery
99. Shri. T.K. Ramakrishnan Kottayam
(Elected on June 3 1987, made affirmation on June 4th 1987)
P
rd
P P P

100. Shri. V.P. Ramakrishna Pillai Eravipuram


101. Shri. Ramesh Chennithala Haripad
th
(Resigned on December 9 1989) P P

102. Shri. P.R. Kurup Peringalam


103. Shri. V.K. Rajan Kodungalloor
104. Shri. C.K. Rajendran Alathur
332
105. Shri. Kanam Rajendran Vazhoor
106. Shri. P. Ravindran Chathannoor
107. Shri. Vayalar Ravi Sherthalai
108. Smt. Rosamma Chacko Idukki
109. Smt. Rosamma Punnoose Alappey
110. Shri. K. Sankaranarayanan Ottappalam
111. Shri. K. Sankaranarayana Pillai Trivandrum – East
112. Prof. M.K. Sanoo Ernakulam
113. Shri. S. Sarma Vadakkekara
114. Shri. Chittoor Sasankan Nair Konni
115. Shri. M. Sathyanesan Parassala
116. Shri. Sathyan Mokeri Nadapuram
117. Shri. P. Seethi Haji Kondotti
118. Shri. A.C. Shanmughadas Balusseri
119. Shri. T. Sivadasa Menon Malampuzha
120. Shri. N. Sivan Pillai Parur
121. Shri. Nalakath Sooppy Perinthalmanna
122. Shri. K.K. Sreenivasan Aranmula
123. Shri. P.S. Sreenivasan Karunagappally
124. Shri. Pandalam Sudhakaran Wandoor – SC
125. Shri. V.M. Sudheeran Manalur
126. Shri. C.M. Sundaran Palghat
127. Shri. Sundaram Manickam Devicolam – SC
128. Shri. K.V. Surendranath Nedumangad
129. Shri. A.V. Thamarakshan Harippad
(Elected on February 28th 1990, took affirmation on March 5th 1990)
P P P P

130. Shri. M.P. Thami Thrithala – SC


131. Shri. P.P. Thankachan Perumbavoor
132. Shri. V.J. Thankappan Nemom
133. Shri. S.R. Thankaraj Neyyattinkara
134. Shri. C.F. Thomas Changanacherry
135. Shri. K.J. Thomas Kanjirappally
136. Shri. K.K. Thomas Peermade
137. Shri. P.C. Thomas Kaduthuruthy
138. Shri. R. Unnikrishna Pillai Adoor
139. Shri. M.P. Veerendrakumar Kalpetta
140. Shri. M. Vijayakumar Trivandrum – North
141. Shri. K.P. Viswanathan Kodakara
142. Shri. V. Viswanatha Menon Tripunithura
143. Shri. M.J. Zakaria Mattancherry
144. Shri. Niclos Rodrigues Nominated
(Nominated on April 7 1987, made affirmation on April 23rd 1987)
th
P P P P

NINTH KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY


(1991- 1996)

1. Shri. Cherkalam Abdulla Manjeshwar


2. Shri. K.P.A. Majeed Mankada
333
3. Shri. A.V. Abdurahiman Haji Thiruvambadi
4. Shri. K.K. Abu Kondotty
5. Shri. P.M. Abubacker Guruvayoor
th
(Resigned on April 9 1994)
P P

6. Shri. V.S. Achuthanandan Mararikulam


7. Shri. A.K. Antony Tirurangadi
th st
(Elected on May 30 1995, took oath on June 1 1995)
P P P P

8. Shri. E.M. Augusthy Udumbanchola


9. Shri. C.T. Ahmmed Ali Kasaragod
10. Smt. Alphonsa John Kundara
11. Shri. K. Babu Thrippunithura
12. Shri. V.K. Babu Njarakal-SC
( Elected on June 9 1992, took oath on June 18th 1992)
th
P P P P

13. Shri. Baby John Chavara


14. Shri. K.K. Balakrishnan Vaikom-SC
15. Shri. R. Balakrishna Pillai Kottarakkara
16. Shri. P. Balan Sreekrishnapuram
17. Shri. C.P. Balan Vydiar Kunnamangalam-SC
18. Shri. P.K.K. Bava Eravipuram
19. Shri. U.A. Beeran Tirurangadi
(Resigned on April 22nd 1994) P P

20. Shri. O. Bharathan Edakkad


(Election held void by HC on August 14th 1992 and Shri.K. Sudhakaran P P

declared elected. Shri. K. Sudhakaran took oath on August 17th 1992. The SC P P

upheld the election of Shri. O. Bharathan on February 6th 1996, made P P

affirmation on February 22nd 1996) P P

21. Shri. T. V. Chandramohan Kunnamkulam


22. Shri. C.K. Chandrappan Sherthalai
23. Shri. K. Chandrasekharan Badagara
24. Shri. T. Chathu Kollengode
25. Shri. M.C. Cherian Ranni
(Expired on November 16th 1995) P P

26. Shri. Dominic Presentation Palluruthy


27. Shri. P.P. George Ollur
28. Shri. George Eden Ernakulam
29. Shri. George Mascrene Kovalam
(Election of Shri. A. Neelalohitha Dasan Nadar from Kovalam held
void by HC and Shri. George Mascrene declared elected on Decemeber
11th 1991. He took oath on December 13th 1991)
P P P P

30. Shri. George J. Mathew Kanjirappally


31. Shri. A.V. Gopinathan Alathur
32. Smt. K.R. Gouri Amma Aroor
33. Shri. T.K. Hamza Beypore
34. Shri. M.M. Hasan Trivandrum West
35. Shri. E.K. Imbichi Bava Ponnani
(Expired on April 11th 1995) P P

36. Shri. M.P.M. Ishaque Kurikkal Manjeri


37. Shri. K.E. Ismail Pattambi
334
38. Shri. T.M. Jacob Piravam
39. Shri. E.P. Jayarajan Azhikode
40. Shri. Johny Nelloor Muvattupuzha
41. Dr. K.C. Joseph Kuttanad
42. Shri. K.C. Joseph Irikkur
43. Shri. Joseph M. Puthussery Kalluppara
44. Shri. P.J. Joy Angamali
45. Shri. Joy Abraham Poonjar
46. Shri.V.C. Kabeer Ottappalam
47. Shri. A. Kanaran Meppayur
48. Shri. K. Karunakaran Mala
(Resigned on May 5th 1995)
P P

49. Shri. K.K. Nair Pathanamthitta


50. Shri. G. Karthikeyan Aryanadu
51. Shri. V. Kesavan Pandalam-SC
52. Shri. Krishnan Kaniyamparambil Nattika
53. Shri. K. Krishnankutty Chittoor
54. Shri. Koliyakode N. Krishnan Nair Vamanapuram
55. Shri. K.Kunjambu Njarakkal-SC
th
(Expired on December 14 1991) P P

56. Shri. E.K. Nayanar Trikkaripur


57. Shri. P.K. Kunhalikutty Kuttippuram
58. Shri. P.T. Kunhi Mohammed Guruvayur
th th
(Elected on May 29 1994, took oath on June 6 1994)
P P P P

59. Shri. Pachenni Kunhiraman Thaliparamba


60. Shri. K. Kutty Ahamed Kutty Tanur
(Elected on June 9 1992, took oath on June 18th 1992)
P
th
P P P

61 . Shri. Lonappan Nambadan Irinjalakuda


62. Shri. Punalur Madhu Punalur
63. Shri. Mamman Mathai Thiruvalla
64. Shri. K.P. Mammoo Master Tellicherry
65. Shri. A.K. Moni Devicolam-SC
66. Shri. K.M. Mani Palai
67. Shri. P.M. Mathew Kaduthuruthy
68. Shri. Mathew Stephen Idukki
69. Prof. Meenakshi Thampan Kodungallur
70. Shri. Aryadan Muhammed Nilambur
71. Shri. Kalladi Mohammed Mannarkad
72. Shri. K. Mohammedali Alwaye
73. Shri. E.T. Mohammed Basheer Tirur
74. Shri. P.V. Muhammed Koduvally
75. Shri. M.K. Muneer Calicut – ll
76. Shri. M. Murali Mavelikkara
77. Shri. T.H. Musthafa Kunnathunadu
78. Shri. T. Nanu Master Kunnathur-SC
79. Shri. C.P. Narayanan Payyannoor
80. Shri. M. Narayanan Hosdurg-SC
81. Shri. M. Narayanan Coyalmannam-SC
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82. Shri. K. Narayana Kurup Vazhoor
83. Shri. K.S. Narayanan Namboodiri Wadakkancherry
84. Shri. K.P. Noordeen Peravoor
85. Shri. Oommen Chandy Puthupally
86. Smt. M.T. Padma Quilandy
87. Shri. A. Padmakumar Konni
88. Shri. C.V. Padmarajan Chathannoor
89. Shri. Thachady Prabhakaran Kayamkulam
90. Shri. K. Prakash Babu Pathanapuram
91. Shri. V.J. Poulose Kothamangalam
92. Smt. N.K. Radha Perambra
93. Shri. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan Adoor
94. Shri. Varkala Radhakrishnan Varkala
95. Shri. B. Raghavan Neduvathur-SC
96. Shri. M.V. Raghavan Kazhakkuttom
97. Shri. P. Raghavan Uduma
98. Shri. V.V. Raghavan Cherpu
99. Shri. K. Raghavan Master North Wayanad-ST
(Expired on January 30th 1996)
P P

100. Shri. N. Rajan Kilimanoor-SC


101. Shri. E. Rajendran Chadayamangalam
102. Shri. P. Raju Parur
103. Shri. K.K. Ramachandran Master Kalpetta
104. Shri. K.P. Ramachandran Nair Alleppey
105. Shri. R. Ramachandran Nair Aranmula
106. Shri. N. Ramakrishnan Cannanore
107. Shri. T.K. Ramakrishnan Kottayam
108. Shri. Therambil Ramakrishnan Trichur
109. Shri. Palode Ravi Nedumangad
110. Shri. Thampanoor Ravi Neyyattinkara
111. Shri. M.R. Reghuchandra BAL Parassala
112. Smt. K.C. Rosakutty Sulthan’s Battery
113. Smt. Rosamma Chacko Chalakkudy
114. Shri. C.K. Sadasivan Ampalapuzha
115. Shri. E. Sankaran Thrithala-SC
116. Shri. T. Saratchandra Prasad Attingal
117. Shri. S. Sarma Vadakkekara
118. Shri. Sathyan Mokeri Nadapuram
119. Shri. P. Seethi Haji Tanur
(Expired on December 5th 1991) P P

120. Shri. A.C. Shanmukha Das Balussery


121. Shri. T. Sivadasa Menon Malampuzha
122. Shri. Kadavoor Sivadasan Quilon
123. Smt. Shobhana George Chengannur
124. Shri. K.M. Sooppy Peringalam
125. Shri. Nalakath Sooppy Perinthalmanna
126. Shri. K.K. Sreenivasan Haripad
(Expired on April 25th 1995)
P P
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127. Shri. P.S. Sreenivasan Karunagappally
128. Shri. Pandalam Sudhakaran Wandoor-SC
129. Shri. V. M. Sudheeran Manalur
130. Shri. A. Sujanapal Calicut – I
131. Shri. C.M. Sundaram Palghat
132. Shri. M.P. Thami Chelakkara-SC
133. Shri. P.P. Thankachan Perumbavoor
134. Shri. V.J. Thankappan Nemom
135. Shri. C.F. Thomas Changanacherry
136. Shri. K.K. Thomas Peermade
137. Shri. P.T. Thomas Thodupuzha
138. Shri. Thomas Chazhikadan Ettumanoor
(Elected on November 17 1991, took oath on November 21st 1991)
th
P P P P

139. Shri. B. Vijayakumar Trivandrum – East


140. Shri. M. Vijayakumar Trivandrum – North
141. Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan Kuthuparamba
142. Shri. K.P. Viswanathan Kodakara
143. Shri. A. Yunus Kunju Malappuram
144. Shri. M.J. Zakaria Mattancherry
145. Shri. David Pinheiro Nominated
(Nominated on February 12th 1992, took oath on February 19th 1992)
P P P P

TENTH KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY


(1996 – 2001)

1. Shri. Cherkalam Abdulla Manjeswar


2. Shri. K.P.A. Majeed Mankada
3. Shri. A.V. Abdurahiman Haji Thiruvambadi
4. Shri. P.K. Abdu Rabb Thanur
5. Shri. K. Achuthan Chittur
6. Shri. C.T. Ahammed Ali Kasargod
7. Shri. A. Ali Hassan Varkala
8. Shri. Ananthalavattom Ananthan Attingal
9. Shri. N. Anirudhan Chathannoor
(Elected on March 2nd 1998, made affirmationon March 9th 1998)
P P P P

10. Shri. A.K. Antony Sherthalai


11. Shri. Antony Raju Trivandrum – West
12. Shri. E.M. Aughusthy Udumbanchola
13. Shri. K. Babu Thripunithura
14. Shri. Babu Divakaran Quilon
15. Shri. Baby John Chavara
16. Shri. R. Balakrishna Pillai Kottarakkara
17. Shri. N.R. Balan Kunnamkulam
18. Shri. T.K. Balan Azhikode
19. Shri. C.P. Balan Vaidyar Kunnamangalam - SC
20. Shri. V. Balaram Vadakkancherry
21. Shri. P.K.K. Bava Kondotty
22. Smt. Bhargavi Thankappan Kilimannoor – SC
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23. Shri. Venganoor P. Bhaskaran Nemom
24. Shri. K.A. Chandran Kollengode
25. Shri. V.K. Chandran Thrithala – SC
26. Shri. E. Chandrasekharan Nair Karunagapally
27. Shri. M. Dasan Calicut – l
28. Shri. Dominic Presentation Palluruthy
29. Shri. P.J. Francis Mararikulam
30. Shri. P.C. George Poonjar
31. Shri. George Eden Ernakulam
(Resigned March 9th 1998)
P P

32. Shri. George J. Mathew Kanjirapally


33. Smt. Girija Surendran Sreekrishnapuram
34. Smt. K.R. Gouri Amma Aroor
35. Shri. M.V. Govindan Master Thaliparamba
36. Shri. T.K. Hamza Beypore
37. Shri. Ishaque Kurikkal Manjeri
38. Shri. K.E. Ismail Pattambi
39. Shri. T.M. Jacob Piravam
40. Shri. C.N. Jayadevan Ollur
41. Shri. M.V. Jayarajan Edakkad
42. Shri. T.S. John Kallooppara
43. Shri. Johny Nelloor Muvattupuzha
44. Shri. Jose Baby Mannarkkad
45. Shri. K.C. Joseph Irrikkur
46. Dr. K.C. Joseph Kuttanad
47. Shri. P.J. Joseph Thodupuzha
48. Shri. P.J. Joy Angamali
49. Shri. V.C. Kabeer Ottappalam
50. Shri. A. Kanaran Meppayur
51. Shri. N. Kannan Wandoor – SC
52. Shri. Elamaram Kareem Calicut – II
53. Shri. G. Karthikeyan Aryanadu
54. Shri. K.K. Nair Pathanamthitta
55. Shri. M.K. Kesavan Vaikom-SC
(Expired on July 10th 1997)
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56. Shri. Krishnan Kaniyamparambil Nattika


57. Shri. E.K. Nayanar Tellicherry
(Elected on October 13 1996, made affirmation on October 22nd 1996)
th
P P P P

58. Shri. P.K. Kumaran Pandalam – SC


59. Shri. K.T. Kunhahammed Peravoor
60. Shri. P.K. Kunhalikutty Kuttippuram
61. Shri. P.T. Kunhi Mohammed Guruvayoor
62. Shri. C.A. Kurian Peermade
63. Dr. M.A. Kuttappan Njarakkal – SC
64. Shri. K. Kutty Ahammed Kutty Thirurangadi
65. Smt. R. Latha Devi Chadayamangalam
66. Shri. Lonappan Nambadan Irringalakuda
67. Shri. Mammen Mathai Thiruvalla
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68. Shri. K.P. Mammoo Master Tellicherry
st
(Resigned on July 1 1996)
P P

69. Shri. K.M. Mani Palai


70. Prof. Meenakshi Thampan Kodungallur
71. Smt. J. Mercykutty Amma Kundara
72. Shri. K. Mohammedali Alwaye
73. Shri. E.T. Mohammed Basheer Tirur
74. Shri. Paloly Mohammed Kutty Ponnani
75. Shri. A.K. Moni Devicolam – SC
76. Shri. Mons Joseph Kaduthuruthy
77. Shri. C. Moyinkutty Koduvally
78. Shri. Aryadan Muhammed Nilamboor
79. Shri. M.K. Muneer Malappuram
80. Shri. M. Murali Mavelikkara
81. Shri. Pirappancode Murali Vamanapuram
82. Shri. T. Nanoo Master Kunnathur – S.C
83. Shri. C.K. Nanu Badagara
84. Shri. K. Narayana Kurup Vazhoor
85. Shri. Ezhukone Narayanan Neduvathoor – SC
86. Shri. M. Narayanan Coyalmannam – SC
87. Shri. M. Narayanan Hosdurg - SC
88. Shri. P. Narayanan Vaikom-SC
(Elected on March 2nd 1998, made affirmation on March 9th 1998)
P P P P

89. Dr. A. Neelalohithadasan Nadar Kovalam


90. Shri. T.K. Noushad Palghat
91. Shri. Oommen Chandy Puthupally
92. Shri. V.J. Poulose Kothamangalam
93. Shri. Adoor Prakash Konni
94. Shri. K. Prakash Babu Pathanapuram
95. Smt. N.K. Radha Perambra
96. Shri. K. Radhakrishnan Chelakkara – S.C
97. Shri. Thiruvachoor Radhakrishnan Adoor
98. Smt. Radha Raghavan North Wayanad – S.T
99. Shri. P. Raghavan Uduma
100. Shri. V.K. Rajan Mala
th
(Expired on May 29 1997)
P P

101. Shri. C.K. Rajendran Alathur


102. Shri. K.P. Rajendran Cherpu
103. Shri. P.Raju Parur
104. Shri. Raju Abraham Ranni
105. Shri. K.K. Ramachandran Master Kalpetta
106. Shri. V.P. Ramakrishna Pillai Eravipuram
107. Shri. Kadammanita Ramakrishnan Aranmula
108. Shri. Therambil Ramakrishnan Trichur
109. Shri. T.K. Ramakrishnan Kottayam
110. Shri. P.R. Kurup Peringalam
th
(Expired on January 17 2001) P P

111. Shri. Palode Ravi Nedumangad


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112. Shri. Thampanoor Ravi Neyyattinkara
113. Shri. P. Ravindran Chathannur
(Expired on November 13th 1997) P P

114. Smt. Rosamma Chacko Manalur


115. Shri. S. Sarma Vadakkekara
116. Shri. U.S. Sasi Mala
(Elected on March 2 1998, made affirmation on March 9th 1998)
nd
P P P P

117. Shri. K.P. Satheesh Chandran Thrikkaripur


118. Shri. Sathyan Mokeri Nadapuram
119. Prof. Savithri Lekshmanan Chalakkudy
120. Shri. Sebastian Paul Ernakulam
(Elected on June 5th 1998, took oath on June 10th 1998))
P P P P

121. Shri. A.C. Shanmukhadas Balussery


122. Smt. K.K. Shylaja Teacher Kuthuparamba
123. Shri. T. Sivadasa Menon Malampuzha
124. Smt. Sobhana George Chenganoor
125. Shri. Nalakathu Sooppy Perinthalmanna
126. Shri. G. Sudhakaran Kayamkulam
127. Shri. K. Sudhakaran Cannanore
128. Shri. P.P. Sulaiman Rawther Idukki
129. Shri. N. Sundaran Nadar Parassala
130. Shri. P.S. Supal Punalur
(Elected on October 13th 1996 in the vaccancy arised due to demise of
P P

Shri. P.K. Sreenivasan on May 7th 1996, before the declaration of the
P P

general election results- made affirmation on October 22nd 1996) P P

131. Shri. Kadakampally Surendran Kazhakkootam


132. Smt. Susheela Gopalan Ambalapuzha
133. Prof. A.V. Thamarakshan Harippad
134. Shri. P.P. Thankachan Perumpavoor
135. Shri. C.F. Thomas Changanacherry
136. Shri. M.A. Thomas Mattancherry
137. Shri. Thomas Chazhikkadan Ettumanoor
138. Shri. M.P. Varghese Kunnathunadu
139. Shri. Varghese Vaidyar Sultan’s Battery
140. Shri. K.C. Venugopal Alleppey
141. Shri. B. Vijayakumar Trivandrum – East
142. Shri. M. Vijayakumar Trivandrum – North
143. Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan Payyannur
144. Shri. P. Viswan Quilandy
145. Shri. K.P. Viswanathan Kodakara
146. Shri. John Fernandez Nominated
(Nominated on August 9 1996, made affirmation on August 14th 1996)
th
P P P P

ELEVENTH KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY


(2001- )

1. Shri Cherkalam Abdullah Manjeshwar


2. Shri Kalathil Abdulla Mannarkkad
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3. Shri P.K Abdu Rabb Tanur
4. Shri K. Achuthan Chittur
5. Shri V. S. Achuthanandan, Malampuzha
6. Shri C. T. Ahammed Ali Kasaragod
7. Shri Manjalamkuzhi Ali Mankada
8. Shri A. P. Anilkumar Wandoor-SC
9. Shri A.K.Antony Sherthalai
(Resigned on 8-6-2005)
10. Shri N. D. Appachan Sultan's Battery
(Resigned on 5-7-2005)
11. Shri. E. M. Augusthy Peermedu
12. Shri A. A. Azeez Eravipuram
13. Shri K. Babu Thrippunithura
14. Shri Babu Divakaran Quilon
15. Shri Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Tellicherry
16. Shri R. Balakrishna Pillai Kottarakkara
17. Shri A. K. Balan Coyalmannam-SC
18. Shri T. K.Balan Azhikode
(Expired on 17-4-2005)
19. Shri V. Balaram Wadakkancherry
(Resigned on 20-2-2004)
20. Shri P. K .K. Bava Guruvayoor
21. Shri Binoy Viswam Nadapuram
22. Shri T. V.Chandramohan Kunnamkulam
(Resigned on 5-7-2005)
23. Shri K. A.Chandran Kollengode
24. Shri V. K.Chandran Thrithala-SC
25. Shri M. A.Chandrasekharan Vadakkekara
(Resigned on 5-7-2005)
26. Shri V. Chenthamarakshan Alathur
27. Shri T. K.Devakumar Harippad
28. Shri Dominic Presentation Palluruthy
29. Shri V. K.Ebrahim Kunju Mattancherry
30. Smt Elizabeth Mammen Mathai Thiruvalla
(Elected on 4-12-2003and took oath on 11-12-2003)
31. Shri K. B.Ganesh Kumar Pathanapuram
32. Shri M. P.Gangadharan Ponnani
(Resigned on 5-7-2005)
33. Shri P. C.George Poonjar
34. Shri P. P.George Ollur
35. Shri George. J . Mathew Kanjirappally
36. Smt. Girija Surendran Sreekrishnapuram
37. Shri Prayar Gopalakrishnan Chadayamangalam
38. Smt. K .R.Gouri Amma Aroor
39. Shri M. V.Govindan Master Thaliparamba
40. Shri M. M.Hassan Kayamkulam
41. Shri Ishaque Kurikkal Manjeri
42. Shri T. M. Jacob Piravam
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43. Shri K. K. Jayachandran Udumbanchola
44. Shri M. V. Jayarajan Edakkad
45. Shri P. Jayarajan Koothuparamba
(Election declared void by Supreme Court on 11-1-2005. Later elected in the
Bye-election held on 2-6-2005 and took oath on 10-6-2005.)
46. Shri Johny Nelloor Muvattupuzha
47. Shri K. C. Joseph Irikkur
48. Dr. K. C. Joseph Kuttanadu
49. Shri Joseph M. Puthussery Kallooppara
50. Shri P. J. Joy Angamali
51. Shri V. C. Kabeer Ottappalam
(Resigned on 11-8-2005)
52. Shri Varkala Kahar Varkala
53. Shri G. Karthikeyan Aryanadu
54. Shri K. N. A. Kader Kondotty
55. Shri K. K.Nair Pathanamthitta
56. Shri M. Kumaran Hosdurg-S.C
57. Shri P. K. Kunhalikutty Kuttippuram
58. Shri K. V. Kunhiraman Uduma
59. Shri Kovoor Kunjumon Kunnathur-SC
60. Dr. M. A.Kuttappan Njarakkal-SC
61. Shri K. Kutty Ahamed Kutty Thirurangadi
62. Shri V. K. C. Mammed Koya Beypore
63. Shri Mammen Mathai Thiruvalla
(Expired on 23-9-2003)
64. Shri C. Mammutty Koduvally
65. Shri K. M. Mani Palai
66. Shri Mathai Chacko Meppayur
67. Smt. Mercy Ravi Kottayam
68. Shri K. Mohamed Ali Alwaye
69. Shri E. T. Mohammed Basheer Tirur
70. Shri K. P. Mohanan Peringalam
71. Shri K. Mohankumar Trivandrum-North
72. Shri A. C. Moideen Wadakkancherry
(Elected in the Election held on 10-5-2004 and took oath on 28-5-2004)
73. Shri A. K. Moni Devicolom-SC
74. Shri C. Moyinkutty Thiruvambadi
75. Shri Aryadan Muhammed Nilamboor
76. Shri C. P. Mohammed Pattambi
77. Shri M. K. Muneer Malappuram
78. Shri M. Murali Mavelikkara
79. Shri Pirappancode Murali Vamanapuram
80. Prof. A. D.Musthaffa Peravoor
81. Shri T. H. Musthaffa Kunnathunadu
82. Shri C. K.Nanu Badagara
83. Shri K. Narayana Kurup Vazhoor
84. Shri Ezhukone Narayanan Neduvathoor-SC
85. Shri P. Narayanan Vaikom-SC
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86. DR. A. Neelalohithadasan Nadar Kovalam
87. Shri Oommen Chandy Puthupally
88. Shri M. K. Paulson Master Manalur
89. Shri V. J. Poulose Kothamangalam
90. Shri Adoor Prakash Konni
91. Shri M. Prakashan Master Azhikode
(Elected on 2-6-2005 and took oath on 10-6-2005)
92. Shri T. N. Prathapan Nattika
93. Shri G. Prathapa Varma Thampan Chathannoor
94. Shri Vakkom Purushothaman Attingal
95. Shri K. Radhakrishnan Chelakkara-SC
96. Shri Mangode Radhakrishnan Nedumangad
97. Shri Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan Adoor
98. Shri T. U. Radhakrishnan Mala
99. Smt. Radha Raghavan North Wynad –ST
(Resigned on 5-7-2005)
100. Shri M. V. Raghavan Trivandrum-West
101. Shri N. Rajan Kilimanoor-SC
102. Shri A. N. Rajan Babu Karunagappally
103. Shri K. P. Rajendran Cherpu
104. Shri Raju Abraham Ranni
105. Shri K. K. Ramachandran Master Kalpetta
106. Shri Therambil Ramakrishnan Trichur
107. Shri T. P.Ramakrishnan Perambra
108. Shri U. C. Raman Kunnamangalam-SC
109. Shri Thampanoor Ravi Neyyattinkara
110. Shri Roshy Augustine Idukki
111. Shri T. P. M. Sahir Calicut-2
112. Shri Saju Paul Perumbavoor
113. Shri N. Sakthan Nemom
114. Shri P. Sankaran Quilandy
(Resigned on 5-7-2005)
115. Shri K. Sankaranarayanan Palghat
116. Smt. Malethu Sarala Devi Aranmula
(Resigned on 5-7-2005)
117. Shri V. D. Satheesan Parur
118. Shri K. P. Satheesh Chandran Trikaripur
119. Prof . Savithri Lekshmanan Chalakudy
120. Shri K. K. Shaju Pandalam-SC
121. Shri A. C. Shanmughadas Balussery
122. Shri Shibu Baby John Chavara
123. Shri Kadavoor Sivadasan Kundara
124. Smt. Sobhana George Chengannur
(Resigned on 5-7-2005)
125. Shri Nalakath Sooppy Perithalmanna
126. Smt. P. K. Sreemathi Teacher Payyannur
127. Shri Stephen George Kaduthuruthy
128. Shri K. Sudhakaran Cannanore
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129. Shri D. Sugathan Ambalapuzha
(Resigned on 5-7-2005)
130. Shri A. Sujanapal Calicut-1
131. Shri N. Sundaran Nadar Parassala
132. Shri P. S. Supal Punalur
133. Shri C. F. Thomas Changanacherry
134. Prof. K. V. Thomas Ernakulam
135. Shri P. T. Thomas Thodupuzha
136. Shri Thomas Chazhikadan Ettumanoor
137. Dr. Thomas Isaac Mararikulam
138. Shri Thomas Unniyadan Irinjalakuda
139. Shri Umesh Challiyil Kodungallur
140. Shri M. A. Vaheed Kazhakkoottam
141. Shri K. C.Venugopal Alleppey
142. Shri B. Vijayakumar Trivandrum-East
143. Shri K. P. Viswanathan Kodakara
144. Shri Ludy Luiz Nominated

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