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Born on 20th October 1923
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Studied up to VII class
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Entered politics through Trade Union activities
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Joined State Congress in 1939
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Became member of the Communist Party in 1940
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Imprisoned for five years and six months; went under ground for four and half years
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One among the 32 comrades who left the CPI National Council in 1964 to form the CPI(M).
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Secretary of the Kerala State Committee between 1980 and 1992
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Elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1967, 1970, 1991 and 2001
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Leader of Opposition from 1992 to 1996 and from 2001 till 2005
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Currently, Member Central Committee & Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly
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Married. Two children
