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{{ | {{About|the Kerala politician from RSP|the CPI(M) MLA in Kerala|K. Balakrishnan (Kerala)}} | ||
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| name | | name = K. Balakrishnan | ||
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| birth_date | | birth_date = 12-8-1924. | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = Thoppil veedu, [[Mayyanad]], [[Kollam District]] | ||
| residence | | residence = | ||
| death_date | | death_date = 16-7-1984 | ||
| death_place | | death_place = Trivandrum | ||
| constituency = | | constituency = | ||
| office | | office = | ||
| term | | term = | ||
| predecessor | | predecessor = | ||
| successor | | successor = | ||
| party | | party =[[Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)|Revolutionary Socialist Party]] | ||
| religion | | religion = | ||
| spouse | | spouse = Chandrika Balakrishnan, B.A., | ||
| children | | children = Prof.Salim Balakrishnan, Adv.Romeo Balakrishnan, Baiju Balakrishnan | ||
| relations | | relations = Jawahar Salim Balakrishnan , Kaumudi Baiju Balakrishnan, Achu Bharat Romeo | ||
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'''Kesavan Balakrishnan''' (August 12, 1924 – July 16, 1984) was a politician, writer and editor. | |||
Balakrishnan | |||
==Early life== | |||
He was born to Sri [[C. Kesavan]], former Chief Minister of the [[Travancore-Cochin]] state, and Smt Vasanthi. | |||
K. Balakrishnan is best remembered as the editor and publisher of | ==Political life== | ||
Balakrishnan was one of the founding leaders of the [[Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)|Revolutionary Socialist Party]] in [[Kerala]]. He was elected as an [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] to the [[Travancore-Cochin]] State Assembly in 1954 from the constituency of Trivandrum II. | |||
In 1971 he became the [[Member of Parliament|MP]] representing the constituency of [[Ambalapuzha]] in [[Loksabha]]. | |||
He would later go on to receive the Thamarapathram, an award given to outstanding politicians and activists by the government of India. | |||
K. Balakrishnan is best remembered as the editor and publisher of Kaumudi weekly, which was widely popular in the southern parts of the present Kerala state. A unique feature in the weekly, 'pathradhiparodu chodikkuka' (Ask the editor) in which readers can ask the editor about anything under the sky (but not a quiz session) was widely popular.{{cn|date=October 2019}} | |||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
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* Madhuvidu Premam | * Madhuvidu Premam | ||
* Manja Jalam | * Manja Jalam | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
1. https://web.archive.org/web/20070616182735/http://www.eci.gov.in/StatisticalReports/LS_1971/Vol_I_LS71.pdf | |||
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K. Balakrishnan | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 12-8-1924. Thoppil veedu, Mayyanad, Kollam District |
| Died | 16-7-1984 Trivandrum |
| Political party | Revolutionary Socialist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Chandrika Balakrishnan, B.A., |
| Relations | Jawahar Salim Balakrishnan , Kaumudi Baiju Balakrishnan, Achu Bharat Romeo |
| Children | Prof.Salim Balakrishnan, Adv.Romeo Balakrishnan, Baiju Balakrishnan |
Kesavan Balakrishnan (August 12, 1924 – July 16, 1984) was a politician, writer and editor.
Early life[edit | edit source]
He was born to Sri C. Kesavan, former Chief Minister of the Travancore-Cochin state, and Smt Vasanthi.
Political life[edit | edit source]
Balakrishnan was one of the founding leaders of the Revolutionary Socialist Party in Kerala. He was elected as an MLA to the Travancore-Cochin State Assembly in 1954 from the constituency of Trivandrum II.
In 1971 he became the MP representing the constituency of Ambalapuzha in Loksabha.
He would later go on to receive the Thamarapathram, an award given to outstanding politicians and activists by the government of India.
K. Balakrishnan is best remembered as the editor and publisher of Kaumudi weekly, which was widely popular in the southern parts of the present Kerala state. A unique feature in the weekly, 'pathradhiparodu chodikkuka' (Ask the editor) in which readers can ask the editor about anything under the sky (but not a quiz session) was widely popular.[citation needed]
Books[edit | edit source]
- Niramillatha Marivillu
- Kalayalavu Oru varsham
- Sahyadri Sanukalil ( Travelogue)
- Nananjupoyi enkilum Jwala ( Auto Biography)
- Madhuvidu Premam
- Manja Jalam
References[edit | edit source]
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