Son
of Shri. Sankaran and Smt. Accamma; born at
Punnapra on 20th October 1923;
studied up to III form; Social and Political
Worker.
Entered Politics through Trade Union
activities; joined State Congress in 1939;
became member of the Communist Party in 1940;
imprisoned for five years and six months; went
underground for a total period of four and a
half years in 1946, 1954, 1962, 1963, 1965 and
1975 for taking part in struggle for
independence,
Punnapra Vayalar Struggle, various
agitations against anti people and anti
democratic policies of State and Central
Governments during the period of emergency and
for leading trade union and agrarian movements.
Was, Secretary, C.P.I.(M) State Committee
(1980 to 1992);
Convenor, L.D.F. (1996 to 2000); Leader
of Opposition (1992 to 1996) and (2001 to 2006); Was Chief Minister from 2006 to
2011.
Previously elected to KLA in 1967, 1970,
1991, 2001 and 2006.