Pattiam Gopalan

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Pattiam Gopalan was an Indian politician, belonging to the Communist Party of India (Marxist). He was a member of the Kerala State Committee of the party.[1]

He was born on October 6, 1936 in Pattiam, Kannur.[2] Pattiam Gopalan joined the Communist Party of India in 1957.[2] He obtained a Post Graduate degree.[2]

Pattiam Gopalan sided with CPI(M) in the party split, was held in detention for 16 months during 1964-1965.[2] He was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Thalassery constituency in the 1967 Indian general election.[2][3]

He was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in the 1977 election, representing the Tellicherry constituency.[2]

He died on September 27, 1978.[2][4]

The Pattiam Gopalan Memorial Club presents a Pattiam Gopalan Memorial Award annually.[5]

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References[edit]

  1. The Annual Register of Indian Political Parties. Michiko & Panjathan. 1982. p. 503.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Niyama Sabha. Pattiam Gopalan
  3. India, a Reference Annual. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1968. p. 33.
  4. Bye-elections Brochure. Election Commission of India. 1979. p. 41.
  5. UNI India. http://www.uniindia.com/patyam-gopalan-memorial-award-to-sunil-p-elayidom/south/news/1580905.html