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K. Radhakrishnan (politician)
K. Radhakrishnan | |
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| Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes, Devaswoms, Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Kerala | |
| Assumed office 20 May 2021 | |
| Chief Minister | Pinarayi Vijayan |
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| Speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 3 June 2006 – 13 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Therambil Ramakrishnan |
| Succeeded by | G. Karthikeyan |
| Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1996–2016 | |
| Preceded by | M. P. Thami |
| Succeeded by | U. R. Pradeep |
| Constituency | Chelakkara |
| Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | U. R. Pradeep |
| Constituency | Chelakkara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 May 1964 pullikkanam Vagamon, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | CPIM |
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| Residence | Thrissur, Kerala |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts |
| Alma mater | Sri Vyasa NSS College, Wadakkancherry|Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur |
K. Radhakrishnan (born 24 May 1964) is an Indian politician, who is currently serving as Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes, Devaswoms, Parliamentary Affairs of Government of Kerala[1] in second Pinarayi Vijayan ministry and central committee member of the CPI(M). He was a former Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2011. He is a politician from Thrissur and also served as the Minister of SC / ST Affairs and Youth Affairs in the third E. K. Nayanar ministry from 1996 to 2001. He was elected from Chelakkara constituency. He served as the MLA of Chelakkara from 1996 to 2016.
Early life[edit]
He was born on 24 May 1964 in pullikkanam Vagamon[2] Idukki. His parents are M. C. Kochunni and Chinamma. His father was a plantation worker, who hailed from Chelakkara in Thrissur district. He completed his primary education in Thonnurkara UP School. He completed his high school education at Chelakkara SMTGHS. Radhakrishnan went for higher studies in Sri Vyasa NSS College, Wadakkacherry and Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur and while doing his B.A graduation, he entered into political activities. Radhakrishnan is a good farmer and is known for his closeness with people in his constituency. His humble lifestyle in spite of being a former minister and speaker has made him a common man's leader.
Political life[edit]
He was an active member in SFI, holding posts like unit secretary of Sree Kerala Varma College, Chelakkara area secretary, and member of Thrissur district secretariat as an SFI leader. He also worked as Chelakkara Block Committee secretary and state committee member of DYFI, and he is now CPI(M) central committee member. Radhakrishnan was elected to the Thrissur District Council in 1991 from the Vallathol Nagar division. He was elected to the Assembly in 1996, 2001 and 2006. He served as Minister for the Welfare of Backward and Scheduled Communities and Youth Affairs from 1996 to 2001. He was Opposition Chief Whip from 2001 to 2006.[3] He was also served as District Secretary of CPI(I)M , Thrissur District Committee and District Convener of Left Democratic Front, Thrissur District Committee. He was also now served as National President of Dalit Sakthi Shoshana Mangh. He was also former State President of Pattika Skhema Samithi(PKS).
Leading student's agitations against the Education Policy of the Government during 1982–87, he was arrested and tortured by the police. Radhakrishnan vigorously involved himself in the problems of Agricultural laborers and organized them. He also participated in the activities of Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad and Total Literacy Movement.
K. Radhakrishnan was the 18th Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. Radhakrishnan was elected Speaker by 93 votes to 40 secured by the Opposition United Front (UDF) candidate M. Murali of the Congress. He completed his term as speaker, the second speaker to do so after M. Vijayakumar, who was incidentally the Minister of Law & Sports during his term as speaker. After quitting the office, he served as MLA for five more years, and left office in 2016. He was succeeded by his colleague U. R. Pradeep.
Elections[edit]
| YEAR | CONSTITUENCY | WINNER | PARTY AND GROUP | DEFEATED CANDIDATE | PARTY AND GROUP |
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| 2011 | Chelakkara (State Assembly constituency) | K. Radhakrishnan | CPM LDF | K.B Sasikumar | Congress(I) UDF |
| 2006 | Chelakkara (State Assembly constituency) | K. Radhakrishnan | CPM LDF | P.C Manikandan | Congress(I) UDF |
| 2001 | Chelakkara (State Assembly constituency) | K. Radhakrishnan | CPM LDF | K.A Tulasi | Congress(I) UDF |
| 1996 | Chelakkara (State Assembly constituency) | K. Radhakrishnan | CPM LDF | T.A Radhakrishnan | Congress(I) UDF |
References[edit]
- ↑ https://kerala.gov.in/documents/10180/10f1c4c2-f98b-4600-9b2a-749f33bdb791
- ↑ "Speaker - KLA". legislativebodiesinindia.nic.in. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ↑ "Sitting MLAs dominate CPI(M)'s candidates list for Thrissur". The Hindu. 19 March 2011. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ "KERALA LEGISLATURE - SPEAKER". Legislativebodies. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ↑ "Radhakrishnan elected Thrissur Mayor". The Hindu. 29 April 2004. Archived from the original on 2 July 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ↑ "Past Mayors". Thrissur Municipal Corporation. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
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