Son of Shri. C.K. Shivarama Panikkar and Ammukuttyamma; born at Manacaud in Thiruvananthapuram on September 4, 1942; B.A., B.Ed.

Entered politics through Student's Federation; He was a teacher earlier and resigned the profession for joining fulltime politics. Jailed in connection with Job or Jail agitation. Served as District Leader of Student's Federation; Secretary of the A.I.S.F.; State General Secretary of AITUC; CPI State secretariat member; Office bearer of various trade unions in the state; now serving as CPI State Secretariat member; CPI National Executive member, AITUC All India Vice President. Visited seven countries and Published a travelogue- ' Nirangalude China'

Personal Details

Date of Birth September 4, 1942
Birthplace Manacaud, Trivamdrum
Father Shri. C.K. Shivarama Panikkar
Mother Smt. Ammukuttyamma
Educational Qualifications BA , B. Ed
Hobbies Reading, Traveling and Gardening
Literary activities Published a Travelogue - 'Nirangalude China' ,Books collection
Languages known Malayalam, English and Hindi
Wife Hemalatha (PRO, Sree Chitra Medical Centre)
Children One son and one daughter
Travels abroad Russia, China, Germany, Vietnam and Gulf Countries

Office

Room No. 131, Second Floor, North Block
Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram-1
Ph: 0471- 2333254, 2333294
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Residence

Deepam
ERA - 118
Thottam
Manacaud PO
Thiruvananthapuram
Tel:0471 2455699, 2455799

Permanent Address

Deepam, Thottam, Manacaud
Thiruvananthapuram.