P. Chacko

In this Indian name, the name Poulose is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Chacko.

Poulose Chacko was a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 1960–1964, representing Thiruvalla constituency.[1][2][3]

Early life

Born in Kumbanad, he settled down in Thiruvalla. His father was Poulose Upadesi.[citation needed]

Chacko obtained his B. A. and L.T. (present day Bachelor of Education) degree from University of Travancore (present day University of Kerala). Later he joined the Syrian Christian Seminary School (SCS), in Thiruvalla as a teacher.[citation needed]

Election

He was a member of the Indian National Congress and was a freedom fighter. In 1960, he stood representing Thiruvalla constituency for Kerala Legislative Assembly election and won. Opposing him was P. T. Punnose, a veteran Communist party leader.[citation needed]

P. Chacko died in 1978.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.{cite web}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.{cite web}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Members - Kerala Legislature". Niyamasabha.org.