K. U. Arunan

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K.U Arunan
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Member of Legislative Assembly
In office
2016 May 2021
Preceded by Thomas Unniyadan
Succeeded by R. Bindu
Constituency Irinjalakkuda
Personal details
Born24 September 1947
Nationality Indian
Political party Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Spouse(s)Smt. Manjula
ChildrenTwo daughters

Prof. K.U. Arunan is the member of 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly. [1] He represented Irinjalakkuda constituency and belongs to Communist Party of India (Marxist). [2]

In 2017, Communist Party of India (Marxist) Thrissur district leadership had sought an explanation from him for inaugurating a program organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

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References

  1. Legislature, Kerala. "Members - Kerala Legislature". niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  2. "CPM MLA in trouble for opening RSS event - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 January 2018.