P. K. Gurudasan

P. K. Gurudasan (born 10 July 1935) is an Indian politician, trade unionist, and a member of Communist Party of India (Marxist). He was the Minister for Excise, Labour and Employment in the Government of Kerala headed by VS Achuthanandan between 2006 and 2011.^[1] He represented Kollam Assembly constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2016.^[2] He is also^[when?] the State President of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and a member of Central Committee of CPI(M).^[3] Gurudasan earlier served as the General Secretary of Kerala State unit of CITU.^[4][5][6]

P. K. Gurudasan
Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly
In office 2011–2016
Preceded by	Himself
Succeeded by	M. Mukesh
Constituency	Kollam
Minister of Excise, Labour and Employment
In office 2006–2011
Preceded by	Babu Divakaran
Succeeded by	Shibu Baby John as (Minister of Labour and Employment) K. Babu as (Minister of Excise)
Constituency	Kollam
Personal details
Born	(1935-07-10) 10 July 1935 (age 90) Paravur, Kollam district, Kerala, India
Political party	Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Spouse	C. Lilly
Children	Seema Diva Roopa Giri

Career

Gurudasan was born to Krishnan and Yesodha on 10 July 1935 at Paravur in Kollam district. After completing his school and college education Gurudasan joined the Communist party at a young age. He was jailed during the Emergency period for 19 months in Poojappura Central Prison.^[3][7]

See also

• Kerala Council of Ministers