Son of Shri. Panamoottil
Krishnan and Smt. P.K. Yesoda; born at Paravur,
Kollam on 10th July 1935;
Intermediate; Political and Trade Union Worker.
Joined the
Communist Party of India in December, 1953; Was
District Secretary, C.P.I. (M), Kollam District
Committee during 1981-1998; Member, C.P.I. (M)
Central Committee; Vice-President, C.I.T.U., All
India Committee; Was Minister for Labour and
Excise (2006-2011).
Previously elected to K.L.A.
in 2006.