Thrissur: Veteran CPI leader and former
Kerala minister K P Prabhakaran died here at the age of 84.
Prabhakaran, who was suffering from age-related
ailments, died at his residence at Anthikkad last night, his
family said.
He is survived by wife and five sons, including K P
Rajendran, who is the state Revenue Minister.
In his early political life, Prabhakaran was an
organiser and campaigner of 'Bala Sangham,' children's wing of
the Communist party and was a trade union leader.
Prabhakaran played a key role in organising toddy
workers and farmers in the district and attracted them to the
Communist movement.
He had represented Cherpu and Manalur in the Kerala
Assembly and was MLA for 11 years and became Health Minister
in 1978.
He was Chairman of the CPI's control commission and
remained state executive member of the party till end.
Bureau Report
First Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 12:35