J. Chitharanjan

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.

J. Chitharanjan
Member of the Rajya Sabha
In office 1997–2003
Minister of Health, Government of Kerala
In office 11 April 1977 – 18 November 1978
Preceded by	N. K. Balakrishnan
Succeeded by	K.P. Prabhakaran
Constituency	Chathannoor
Personal details
Born	(1927-10-22)22 October 1927 Kollam Kerala, India
Died	13 June 2008(2008-06-13) (aged 80)
Political party	Communist Party of India
Spouse	Shrimati L. Ambiga Chitharanjan
Children	1 son, 2 daughters
Alma mater	Union Christian College, Alwaye
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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.