A. K. Gopalan
Indian educator and politician
Born
October 1st, 1904
120 years ago
Died
March 22nd, 1977
47 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Active in Indian politics, contributions spanned education and social work. Played a significant role in the Indian National Congress and the Communist Party of India. Established several educational institutions. Represented the Kottayam constituency in the Lok Sabha, advocating for the rights of the marginalized and promoting education reforms. Gopalan's efforts included addressing issues related to poverty and land reforms. Leadership in various educational initiatives contributed to developments in the education sector in India.
Represented Kottayam in the Lok Sabha
Involved in founding educational institutions
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