N.K. Krishnan
N. K. Krishnan (12 April 1913 – 24 November 1992) was an Indian politician. He belonged to the Communist Party of India. He was the husband of Indian politician Parvathi Krishnan, the only daughter of P. Subbarayan.
Narayana Kalyan Krishnan[1] | |
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| In office 1981–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Ashoke Sen Chib |
| Succeeded by | es:Aravinda Ramachandra Deo |
| Member of Parliament for Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 27 May 1970 – 1 August 1974 | |
| Constituency | Nominated |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 April 1913 |
| Died | 24 November 1992 (aged 79) |
Early life and education
Krishnan was born on 12 April 1913 to N. D. Narayana Iyer. He studied Mathematics at Imperial College London. While in the UK he met Parvathi Kumaramangalam who he subsequently married. During his stay in the UK he was actively involved in the nascent struggle for freedom and on his return to India was fully immersed in it resulting in several stints in jail.
Union leader
- In 1953 he was leader of the All India Trade Union Congress and called for a general strike.
- In 1958 he was President of the Coimbatore Mill Workers' Union, with a membership of 16,000.
Politics
Krishnan joined the Communist Party of India (Kerala) and rose to become an important leader in the party. He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1970 and served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 10 November 1970 to 2 April 1974.
Family
In 1942, Krishnan married Parvathi, the only daughter of P. Subbarayan.