P. Chacko

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Poulose Chacko was a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 1960–1964, representing Thiruvalla constituency.[1][2][3]

Early life[edit]

Born in Kumbanad, he settled down in Thiruvalla. His father was Poulose Upadesi.[citation needed]

Chacko obtained his B. A. and L.T. (present day Bachelor of Education) degree from University of Travancore (present day University of Kerala). Later he joined the Syrian Christian Seminary School (SCS), in Thiruvalla as a teacher.[citation needed]

Election[edit]

He was a member of the Indian National Congress and was a freedom fighter. In 1960, he stood representing Thiruvalla constituency for Kerala Legislative Assembly election and won. Opposing him was P. T. Punnose, a veteran Communist party leader.[citation needed]

P. Chacko died in 1978.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Statistical Report on General Election, 1960 to the Legislative Assembly of Kerala (PDF) (Report). New Delhi: Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Key Highlights of General Election, 1960 to the Legislative Assembly of Kerala" (PDF). New Delhi: Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Members - Kerala Legislature". Niyamasabha.org.