P. C. Chacko

P. C. Chacko (born 29 September 1946) is a former Member of Parliament from Thrissur Lok Sabha seat in Kerala. He belongs to Indian National Congress.

P. C. Chacko
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2009–2014
Preceded byC. K. Chandrappan
Succeeded byC.N. Jayadevan
ConstituencyThrissur
Personal details
Born (1946-09-29) 29 September 1946
Kanjirappally, Travancore, British India
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
Spouse(s)Leela Chacko
ChildrenTwo sons
ResidenceThrissur, Kerala

Biography

He graduated from Mar Ivanios College and University College, Kerala University. He came to active politics through the Kerala Students Union and held positions viz. Indian Youth Congress State President. In 1980 he was elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly from Piravam Constituency and became Minister for Industries in E. K. Nayanar Ministry. He is the chairman of Joint parliamentary committee to probe the alleged scam in the grant of 2G spectrum and telecom license from 1998 to 2009. He is the Official spokesperson of All India Congress Committee (AICC)[1][2]

BJP has accused Chacko of altering the JPC report on 2G case and the Congress government steamrolling the report for covering corruption. BJP also expressed similar disappointment over Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar's denial of permission to BJP leaders to protest against the report.[3][4]

In the Lok Sabha General Elections of 2014, Chacko sought to be elected from Chalakudy Lok Sabha Constituency under the Indian National Congress ticket. He was however defeated in the election by cine artist Innocent.[5]

References
  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/PC-Chacko-to-head-parliamentary-panel-to-probe-2G-scam/articleshow/7628995.cms
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 March 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/brazen-attempt-at-covering-up-corruption/article5444903.ece
  4. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/bjp-may-block-bills-to-avenge-govt-push-to-jpc-report/1206055/0
  5. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/lok-sabha-elections-2014/news/Kerala-comedian-Innocent-becomes-giant-killer/articleshow/35269169.cms


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