Iyyunni Chalakka

C. R. Iyyunni (15 October 1890 - 21 January 1961) was an Indian National Congress politician from Thrissur, Kerala.^[1][2] He was a member of Parliament for Travancore-Cochin from 1952 to 1957.^[3][4][5]

C. R. Iyyunni
Member of the Indian Parliament for Thrichur
In office 1952–1957
Preceded by	Position Created
Succeeded by	K. Krishnan Warrier
Personal details
Born	15 October 1890 (1890-10-15) Thrissur, India
Died	21 January 1961 (1961-01-21)
Political party	Indian National Congress
Spouse	Annie (Kunjannam) Iyyunni
Education	Maharajas College, Ernakulam

Early life and education

Shri Iyyunni Chalakka was born on 15 October 1890. His father was Shri Rappayi. He was educated at C.M.S. High School, Trichur, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, Madras Christian College and Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Political career

He served as an advocate in Thrissur along with Congress activities in the locality. He was also renowned for his role in the promotion of banking institutions such as Catholic Syrian Bank Limited, Malabar Bank, Cochin Reserve Bank, Indian Insurance and Banking Corporation. He held other offices such as Chairman of Trichur Municipality, President of Trichur Bar Association, President of Civil Liberties Union, Chairman of Managing Committee, Indo-Mercantile Bank, Minister of Revenue in Cochin State, Member of K.P.C.C., Member of Cochin D.C.C. and Parliamentary Board and Public Relations committee Travancore-Cochin State.^[6]

Death

Iyyunni died on 21 January 1961.