About Pattiam Gopalan
Lived 1936 – 1978 (aged 41–42). Pattiam Gopalan was an Indian politician.
Pattiam Gopalan (6 October 1936 – 27 September 1978) was an Indian politician, belonging to the Communist Party of India (Marxist). He was a member of the Kerala State Committee of the party.
Life and career Pattiam Gopalan was born on 6 October 1936 in Pattiam, Kannur. Pattiam Gopalan joined the Communist Party of India in 1957.
Gopalan was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in the 1977 election, representing the Tellicherry constituency. His younger brother Pattiam Rajan was a Member of the Rajya Sabha (1975-1981). Gopalan was married to Professor NK Mridula with whom he had three children. Journalist and author Ullekh NP is his oldest son.
The Pattiam Gopalan Memorial Club presents a Pattiam Gopalan Memorial Award annually.
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