Summary
P. K. Gurudasan (born 10 July 1935) is an Indian politician, trade unionist, and a member of Communist Party of India (Marxist). He was the Minister for Excise, Labour and Employment in the Government of Kerala headed by VS Achuthanandan between 2006 and 2011.[1] He represented Kollam Assembly constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2016.[2] He is also[when?] the State President of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and a member of Central Committee of CPI(M).[3] Gurudasan earlier served as the General Secretary of Kerala State unit of CITU.[4][5][6]
P. K. Gurudasan | |
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| Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | M. Mukesh |
| Constituency | Kollam |
| Minister of Excise, Labour and Employment | |
| In office 2006–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Babu Divakaran |
| Succeeded by | Shibu Baby John as (Minister of Labour and Employment) K. Babu as (Minister of Excise) |
| Constituency | Kollam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 July 1935 Paravur, Kollam district, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse | C. Lilly |
| Children | Seema Diva Roopa Giri |
Career edit
Gurudasan was born to Krishnan and Yesodha on 10 July 1935 at Paravur in Kollam district. After completing his school and college education Gurudasan joined the Communist party at a young age. He was jailed during the Emergency period for 19 months in Poojappura Central Prison.[3][7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Council of Ministers - Kerala". Kerala Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ^ "Members of Legislative Assempbly". Government of Kerala. Archived from the original on 30 January 2010. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ^ a b "Shri.P.K. Gurudasan". Govt. of Kerala. Archived from the original on 24 June 2009. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ^ "P.K. Gurudasan denies AITUC allegations". The Hindu. 10 July 2005. Archived from the original on 30 May 2006. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ^ "Kerala State - Everything about Kerala".
- ^ "Home".
- ^ "Kollam Election and Results 2018, Candidate list, Winner, Runner-up, Current MLA and Previous MLAs".
External links edit
- P.K. Gurudasan denies AITUC allegations[dead link]
