KADANNAPPALLI, SHRI RAMACHANDRAN, B.A., Congress, (Kerala—Kasargod—1977):  s. of Shri P. V. Kunhikrishnan Gurukkal; b. at Thannada, July 1, 1944; ed. at Ramar Vilasam L. P. School Poduvachery; Edamana U.P. School, Kandonthar; Mathamangalam High School; Madai Government High School, Sree Narayana College, Cannanore; and Law Academy Law College, Trivandrum; unmarried; Political and Social Worker; Convener, District Youth Congress Committee, Cannanore, 1966; Vice-President, Pradesh Youth Congress, 1969; President, Cannanore Taluk Kerala Students Union, 1960; General Secretary (i) Cannanore District Kerala Students Union, 1963, (ii) Kerala State Kerala Students Union, 1965; State President, Kerala Students Union, 1969; Member, (i) Fifth Lok Sabha, 1971—77, (ii) Public Accounts Committee, 1976-77; presently Member, Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions.

Social activities:  Working for the welfare of students and youth, and the weaker sections of the society.

Special interests:  Music and reading.

Sports and clubs:  Volley Ball.

Travels abroad:  U.S.S. R.

Permanent address:  Vannathikadave, Kadannappalli P.O. Mandur, Cannanore District, Kerala.