Thengamam Balakrishnan

Thengamam Balakrishnan (April 1, 1927 – July 3, 2013) was an Indian politician, journalist, and leader of Communist Party of India. He was former Chief editor of Janayugom. He represented Adoor constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 1970 to 1977.[1]

Thengamam Balakrishnan
Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly
for Adoor
In office
1970–1977
Preceded byRamalingom
Succeeded byThennala Balakrishna Pillai
Personal details
Born (1927-04-01) 1 April 1927 (age 97)
Kollam, Kingdom of Travancore
Died3 July 2013(2013-07-03) (aged 86)
Political partyCommunist Party of India
SpouseNirmala
Children1 Son, 2 Daughters
Parents
  • Madhavan (father)
  • Naniamma (mother)
Residence(s)Sarasam, Kadappakkada, Kollam
ProfessionJournalist

Biography

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He was born as the eldest son of Madhavan and Naniamma of Thengamam on April 1, 1927. Influenced by the freedom movement and national leaders, Thengamam began his public life through All India Students Federation. Even during the student life, he was arrested and suffered police brutality for his public activism.

He had served as member of Kerala Public Service Commission, vice-president of Kerala Grandhasala Sangam and editor of Grandalokam.

Thengamam was married to Nirmala, they have two daughters and one son.

He died on July 3, 2013, at the age of 86.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Members - Kerala Legislature".
  2. ^ Thengamam Balakrishnan passes away