P. K. Gurudasan | |
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Ex-MLA, Former Minister for Labour and Employment | |
In office 2006–2011 |
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Preceded by | Babu Divakaran |
Succeeded by | Himself |
Constituency | Kollam |
In office 2011–2016 |
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Preceded by | Himself |
Succeeded by | M. Mukesh |
Constituency | Kollam |
Personal details | |
Born |
Paravur, Kollam district, Kerala, India |
10 July 1935
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
Spouse(s) | C. Lilly |
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 Labour and Employment in the Government of Kerala headed by VS Achuthananthan between 2006 and 2011. He represents the Kollam Assembly constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He is also the State President of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and a member of Central Committee of CPI(M). Gurudasan earlier served as the General Secretary of Kerala State unit of CITU.
Gurudasn was born to Krishnan and Yesodha on 10 July 1935 at Paravur in Kollam district. After completing his school and college education Gurudasan joined in the communist party at a young age. He was jailed during the Emergency period for 19 months in Poojappura Central Prison.