Members Bioprofile

POTTEKKATT, SHRI S. K., Ind., (Kerala-Tellicherry-1962):  S. of Shri Kunhiraman; B. Calicut, March 14, 1913; ed. Ganpat High School, Calicut and Zamorins’ College, Calicut; m. Shrimati Jayavalli, May 18, 1952; 2 S. and 2 D.; Writer; Was associated with Indian National Congress; Member, (1) Kerala Sahitya Akademi, (2) Executive Committee, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, (3) Managing Committee, Kerala Kalamandalam Cheruthuruthy, (4) Indian Peace Council; President, Kerala Kendra Kalasamity; Vice-President, Kerala Sahitya Samiti (association of Writers).

Hobbies:  Photography and Stamp Collection. 

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Playing Cards. 

Special interest:  Travel.

Travels abroad:  Portuguese East Africa; Southern Rhodesia; Northern Rhodesia, Nysaland; Tanganyka; Kenya; Uganda; Belgian Congo; Sudan; Egypt; Italy; France, Switzerland; Germany; U.K.; Ceylon; Malaya; Finland U.S.R.; Indonesia and Czechoslovakia.

Publications:  Published 45 books in Malayalam. 

Permanent address:  “Edavana”, P.O. Mahe, N. Malabar. 

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate:  5,03,010

Shri S. K. Pottekkatt                                         . .                      2,16,836

Shri Sukumaran                                                . .                      1,51,886].