K. P. Kunhammadkutty | |
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| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) |
| Political party | CPI(M) |
| Occupation | Politician |
K P Kunhammadkutty (born 1952) is an Indian politician belonging to the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and a member of legislative assembly representing Kuttiady, Kerala, India. [1] [2] [3]
He was born to Moidu and Maryiam in 1952. He studied in Kuttiyadi MI UP School, Vattoli National High School and SSMOTS Tirurangadi. [4] He is a TTC degree holder (1969–71) [5] and a former teacher at Kuttiyadi AIUP School.[ citation needed ]
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