J. Chitharanjan

Summary

J. Chitharanjan (22 October 1927 – 13 June 2008) was an Indian labor leader, politician, a leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI). He was the president of CPI's Trade Union wing AITUC, a Minister in the state and was a member of the Rajya Sabha.

J. Chitharanjan
Member of the Rajya Sabha
In office
1997–2003
Minister of Health, Government of Kerala
In office
11 April 1977 – 18 November 1978
Preceded byN. K. Balakrishnan
Succeeded byK.P. Prabhakaran
ConstituencyChathannoor
Personal details
Born(1927-10-22)22 October 1927
Kollam Kerala, India
Died13 June 2008(2008-06-13) (aged 80)
Political partyCommunist Party of India
SpouseShrimati L. Ambiga Chitharanjan
Children1 son, 2 daughters
Alma materUnion Christian College, Alwaye
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Chitharanjan was elected to Kerala Assembly in 1977, 1980 and 1987 from his home district of Kollam.

His parents were Janardhanan Asan and Meenakshi Amma. His electoral life started with a contest with his uncle Divakarappanikker who was an important Congress leader.

References edit

  1. ^ "CPI leader Chitharanjan dead". The Hindu. 14 June 2008.
  2. ^ CHITHARANJAN, SHRI J. Rajya Sabha. Retrieved on 2008-06-16.
  3. ^ Ministries Since 1957 (After the formation of Kerala State) Archived 8 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Information & Public Relations Department of Kerala. Retrieved on 2008-06-16.