About S. K. Balakrishnan
Lived 1935 – 2001 (aged 66). S. K. Balakrishnan was an Indian politician and mayor.
S. K. Balakrishnan (SKB) (26 July 1935 – 16 May 2002 in Madurai), was Mayor of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India between 1980 and 1982.
He was from Sourashtra community with family name "Somin". His father died when he was young and his mother, S.K.Nagalammal, brought him up. He grew up with the guidance of his elder brothers S. K. Subbaraman and S. K. Rajaram.
He belonged to ADMK Party and very close to then the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. G. Ramachandran (popularly known as MGR).
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Who was S. K. Balakrishnan?
Indian politician (1935-2001)
When was S. K. Balakrishnan born?
S. K. Balakrishnan was born on 24 March 1935 in Madurai.
When did S. K. Balakrishnan die?
S. K. Balakrishnan died on 20 August 2001.
What was S. K. Balakrishnan's occupation?
S. K. Balakrishnan was a politician and mayor.
What nationality was S. K. Balakrishnan?
S. K. Balakrishnan was Indian.
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· Wikipedia: S. K. Balakrishnan
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