C. R. Iyyunni (15 October 1890 - 21 January 1961) was an Indian National Congress politician from Thrissur, Kerala.[1][2] He was a member of Parliament for Travancore-Cochin from 1952 to 1957.[3][4][5]

C. R. Iyyunni
Member of the Indian Parliament
for Thrichur
In office
1952–1957
Preceded byPosition Created
Succeeded byK. Krishnan Warrier
Personal details
Born15 October 1890 (1890-10-15)
Thrissur, India
Died21 January 1961 (1961-01-21)
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseAnnie (Kunjannam) Iyyunni
EducationMaharajas College, Ernakulam

Early life and education

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Shri Iyyunni Chalakka was born on 15 October 1890. His father was Shri Rappayi. He was educated at C.M.S. High School, Trichur, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, Madras Christian College and Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Political career

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He served as an advocate in Thrissur along with Congress activities in the locality. He was also renowned for his role in the promotion of banking institutions such as Catholic Syrian Bank Limited, Malabar Bank, Cochin Reserve Bank, Indian Insurance and Banking Corporation. He held other offices such as Chairman of Trichur Municipality, President of Trichur Bar Association, President of Civil Liberties Union, Chairman of Managing Committee, Indo-Mercantile Bank, Minister of Revenue in Cochin State, Member of K.P.C.C., Member of Cochin D.C.C. and Parliamentary Board and Public Relations committee Travancore-Cochin State.[6]

Death

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Iyyunni died on 21 January 1961.

References

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  1. ^ "1st Lok Sabha Election 1951–1952: Indian General Election result, Winning Party and Numbers of Seats". NewsX. 22 April 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  2. ^ Chalakka, Iyyunni. "Iyyunni Chalakka". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  3. ^ MP, Iyyunni Chalakka. "Iyyunni Chalakka MP". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  4. ^ MP, Iyyunni Chalakka. "Iyyunni Chalakka MP". www.latestly.com. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  5. ^ MP, Iyyunni Chalakka MP. "Iyyunni Chalakka MP". www.indiavotes.com. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  6. ^ MP, Iyyunni Chalakka (24 December 2018). "Iyyunni Chalakka MP". entranceindia.com. Retrieved 16 September 2020.