Thengamam Balakrishnan

Thengamam Balakrishnan (April 1, 1927 – July 3, 2013) was an Indian politician, journalist, and leader of Communist Party of India. He was former Chief editor of Janayugom. He represented Adoor constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 1970 to 1977.^[1]

Thengamam Balakrishnan
Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly for Adoor
In office 1970–1977
Preceded by	Ramalingom
Succeeded by	Thennala Balakrishna Pillai
Personal details
Born	(1927-04-01) 1 April 1927 (age 98) Kollam, Kingdom of Travancore
Died	3 July 2013(2013-07-03) (aged 86)
Political party	Communist Party of India
Spouse	Nirmala
Children	1 Son, 2 Daughters
Parents	Madhavan (father) Naniamma (mother)
Residence(s)	Sarasam, Kadappakkada, Kollam
Profession	Journalist

Biography

He was born as the eldest son of Madhavan and Naniamma of Thengamam on April 1, 1927. Influenced by the freedom movement and national leaders, Thengamam began his public life through All India Students Federation. Even during the student life, he was arrested and suffered police brutality for his public activism.

He had served as member of Kerala Public Service Commission, vice-president of Kerala Grandhasala Sangam and editor of Grandalokam.

Thengamam was married to Nirmala, they have two daughters and one son.

He died on July 3, 2013, at the age of 86.^[2]