M. K. Kannan | |
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Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly for Thrissur | |
In office 1980–1982 | |
Preceded by | K. J. George |
Succeeded by | Therambil Ramakrishnan |
Personal details | |
Born | Thrissur | 29 December 1948
Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
Other political affiliations | Communist Marxist Party (1977–2023) |
Residence(s) | Sitharam Mill Line,Punkunnam P.O.,Thrissur |
Profession | Politician |
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