R. Sugathan | |
|---|---|
| Member of Travancore-Cochin Assembly | |
| In office 1952–1954 | |
| Constituency | Alleppey |
| In office 1954–1956 | |
| Constituency | Mararikulam |
| Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1957–1959 | |
| In office 1960–1964 | |
| Constituency | Karthikappally |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 December 1901 Aalissery, Alappuzha, Travancore |
| Died | 14 February 1970 Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (CPI) |
| Occupation | teacher, trade unionist, politician |
R. Sugathan, (23 December 1901 – 14 February 1970), popularly known as Sugathansir, was an Indian Communist leader and an early trade unionist of Kerala. He was elected to the Travancore-Cochin Assembly in 1952 (Alleppey) & 1954 from Maraikkulam (Mararikulam),[1] followed by first Kerala Legislative Assembly elections in 1957 from Karthigapally (Karthikappally) in present Alappuzha district, and second assembly also from Karthikappally as a CPI member.[2][3]
- ^ Interim Election to the Travancore-Cochin Assembly – 1954 Archived 6 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine Government of Kerala website.
- ^ ELECTIONS TO THE FIRST KERALA ASSEMBLY-1957 Archived 15 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine Government of Kerala website.
- ^ "Members - Kerala Legislature".
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