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 | Paravur, Kollam district, Kerala, India | 10 July 1935
Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
Spouse | C. Lilly |
Children | Seema Diva Roopa Giri |
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]
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]