Introducing KANOTH KARUNAKARAN

BIO SNIPPET

• Date of birth - 5th July 1918• Place of birth – Kannur (Chirackkal)• Parents - Shri Thekkedathu Ravunni Marar and

Smt. Kannoth Kalyani Amma• Political party - Indian National Congress• Spouse - Kalyanikutty Amma (late)• Children - K Muraleedharan and Padmaja

Venugopal

Life as a child

• Did his primary education till 8th standard at Vadakara LP school

• After 8th standard he discontinued schooling due to optical problems

• Joined painting course after some period• Was extremely passionate about painting,

volleyball and swimming

Early political life

• Joined Flood relief camp in 1937 with VR Krishna Ezhuthachan , RM manakkalath and C Achutha Menon

• Joined INC and then became a full time political worker at the age of 19

• Started a small union under INC for rubber workers which later became INCTU( Indian National Trade Union Congress)

Political achievement's

• Legislative member in Cochin before Independence in District Congress Committee (DCC)

• MLA ( Member of legislative Assembly) 9 Times 1960,1965,1967,1970,1977,1980,1982,1987,1991

• Chief Minister Of Kerala 4 Times 1977,1981,1987,1991

• Union Cabinet Minister of Industries• Member of Lokh Sabha• Member of Rajya Sabha

SNAPSHOT

• Nicknamed as “The King of Kerala” – Wikipedia

• Founder of United Democratic Front (UDF)• Founder of coalition government system in

Kerala state• Played a key role backing Rao government and

later Roa himself dismissed him from chief ministers chair

SNAPSHOT

• Pioneer and pillar for development of our state

• A close lieutenant of former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi

WHAT DID HE DO FOR OUR STATE?

Checking few mile stones by this LEADER

COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

TECHNO PARK TRIVANDRUM

SATATE AND NATIONAL HIGHWAY DEVELOPMENT

KAYAMKULAM THERMAL POWER PLANT

PARIYARAM MEDICAL COLLEGE

JAWAHARLAL NEHERU INTERNATIONAL STADIUM

GOSHREE BRIDGE

Last days

• Date of demise - 23rd December 2010(age 92)• Pace of demise – Thiriruvananthapuram• His funeral was attended by the prime minister Mr

Manmohan Singh and AICC chieh Mrs Sonia Gandhi

In short

• Age never depreciated his passion • Catalyst for development• A true visionary• “LEADER” among leaders

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