Purushan Kadalundy

Purushan Kadalundy (born 15 November 1957; Kadalundi) is a member of 13th Kerala Legislative Assembly. He belongs to Communist Party of India (Marxist) and represents Balussery constituency.^[1][2]

Purushan Kadalundi
Purushan Kadalundy
Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly
In office 13 May 2011 – 2 May 2021
Preceded by	A. K. Saseendran
Succeeded by	K. M. Sachin Dev
Constituency	Balussery
Personal details
Born	(1957-11-15) 15 November 1957 (age 67) Kadalundi
Nationality	Indian
Political party	Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Spouse	M.C Chandrika
Children	3 sons
Residence(s)	Chevarambalam, Kozhikode

Political and literary life

He started his political career through K.S.Y.F. He was arrested for presenting the play Pattini (hunger) during national emergency. He has received Jyothi Bahulae National Award of Kendra Dalit Sahitya Academy (2002), Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award (2005), Sreekantan Nair Smaraka Puraskaram, V.K. Krishana Menon Award, Thoppil Bhasi Award and National Safety Award. He has served as the secretary of Kerala Sahitya Academy. Presently, he is the state vice president of Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangam and member of Samskarika Kshemanithi Board. He is also the director of Kerala SC/ST Development Corporation and Chairman of Orchard Theatre for Children.

Personal life

He is the son of P.K Kanaran and Ammalukutty. He is a playwright, and writer. He is married to M.C Chandrika and has three sons. He resides at Chevarambalam, Kozhikode.