K. Balakrishnan (CPI-M)
K. Balakrishnan is an Indian politician and a former member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Chidambaram constituency. He represents the Communist Party of India (Marxist) party. He currently serves as the Secretary of CPI(M) Tamil Nadu.
K. Balakrishnan | |
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| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 16 May 2011 – 22 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | A. Arunmozhithevan |
| Succeeded by | K. A. Pandian |
| Constituency | Chidambaram |
| Secretary, CPI(M) Tamil Nadu State Committee | |
| Assumed office 20 February 2018 | |
| Preceded by | G. Ramakrishnan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kannan. Balakrishnan 5 February 1953 Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, India |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse(s) | Jansirani |
| Parent(s) | Father : Kannan Mother : Muthulakshmi |
| Residence(s) | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Politician |
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From his college days in Annamalai University, he was involved in politics and is continuously fighting against injustice and working for people's welfare.
On 2 September 2015, Balakrishnan was arrested for refusing to call off a protest at a train station as part of a strike. He later complained of uneasiness and was taken to the Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital at Chidambaram where he was treated for his illness.He was appointed State Secretary of CPI(M) Tamil Nadu on February 21 2018.