About J. Chitharanjan
Lived 1927 – 2008 (aged 80). J. Chitharanjan was an Indian politician and trade unionist.
J. Chitharanjan (22 October 1927 – 13 June 2008) was an Indian labor leader, politician, a leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI). He was the president of CPI's Trade Union wing AITUC, a Minister in the state and was a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Chitharanjan was elected to Kerala Assembly in 1977, 1980 and 1987 from his home district of Kollam.
His parents were Janardhanan Asan and Meenakshi Amma. His electoral life started with a contest with his uncle Divakarappanikker who was an important Congress leader.
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Who was J. Chitharanjan?
Indian politician (1927-2008)
When was J. Chitharanjan born?
J. Chitharanjan was born on 22 October 1927 in Kollam.
When did J. Chitharanjan die?
J. Chitharanjan died on 13 June 2008.
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J. Chitharanjan was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was J. Chitharanjan?
J. Chitharanjan was Indian.
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