K.P. Unnikrishnan, former Union Minister and senior Congress leader, passes away
K.P. Unnikrishnan, a former Union Minister and senior Congress leader, has passed away at the age of 89. He was known for his significant contributions to Indian politics, particularly during the Gulf War evacuation. Unnikrishnan's political career spanned several decades, during which he represented the Vadakara constituency in Kerala for 25 years.
- ▪K.P. Unnikrishnan was a prominent Congress leader and former Union Minister.
- ▪He played a crucial role in the evacuation of over 1.5 lakh Indians during the Gulf War.
- ▪Unnikrishnan represented the Vadakara constituency in Kerala from 1971 to 1996, making him one of the longest-serving MPs in the state's history.
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Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader K.P. Unnikrishnan, a life-long socialist and a key figure in national politics in the 80s and 90s who played an instrumental role in the massive evacuation of Indians during the Gulf war, passed away at a hospital in the city in the early hours of Tuesday.He was 89. Mr. Unnikrishnan had not been keeping well for some time. He is survived by his wife, Amrita, and two daughters. The final rites will be held on Wednesday.Mr. Unnikrishnan has the rare distinction of representing a Lok Sabha constituency for the longest period in Kerala’s political history.
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