K. Balakrishnan (CPI-M)
K. Balakrishnan is an Indian politician and a former member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Chidambaram constituency. He represents the Communist Party of India (Marxist) party.[1] He currently serves as the State Secretary of CPI(M) Tamil Nadu Unit[2]
K. Balakrishnan | |
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| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 16 May 2011 – 22 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | A. Arunmozhithevan |
| Succeeded by | K. A. Pandian |
| Constituency | Chidambaram |
| Secretary, CPI(M) Tamil Nadu State Committee | |
| Assumed office 20 February 2018 | |
| Preceded by | G. Ramakrishnan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kannan. Balakrishnan 5 February 1953 (age 65) Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, India |
| Political party |  Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse(s) | Jansirani |
| Parent(s) | Father : Kannan Mother : Muthulakshmi |
| Residence(s) | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Politician |
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From his college days in Annamalai University, he was involved in politics and is continuously fighting against injustice and working for people's welfare.
On 2 September 2015, Balakrishnan was arrested for refusing to call off a protest at a train station as part of a strike. He later complained of uneasiness and was taken to the Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital at Chidambaram where he was treated for his illness.[3]He was appointed as State Secretary of CPI(M) Tamil Nadu on Feb 21 2018.[4]
References
- "List of MLAs from Tamil Nadu 2011" (PDF). Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 March 2012.
- "Balakrishnan elected as CPI-M's Tamil Nadu unit secretary".
- "MLA admitted to hospital - The Hindu".
- "Balakrishnan appointed State CPI(M) secretary".