Vakkom B. Purushothaman was born at Vakkom near Trivandrum, the capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Travancore, on 12 April 1928, as the eldest son of Bhanu Panicker and Bhavani. He was also the grandson of Pappu Tharakan, a notable businessman in Travancore.[2]
He started his political life as an active worker of the Students' Congress (now called Kerala Students Union) in 1946, he became a member of Vakkom Panchayat in 1953. Later, he served as President of the District Congress Committee, Thiruvananthapuram and the General Secretary and Vice–President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee. He has been a member of All India Congress Committee for over 35 years.[3]
Vakkom Purushothaman was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1970, 1977, 1980 and 1982 from Attingal constituency. From 1971 to 1977, he held the portfolio of Agriculture and Labour in the Ministry headed by C. Achutha Menon. From 1980 to 1981, he was the Minister for Health and Tourism in the Nayanar Ministry.[4] He served as Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 1982 to 1984 and then served for two terms as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, 1984–1991 representing Alappuzha constituency, during which time he was also Chairman of the Committee on Public Undertakings and the Committee on Subordinate Legislation of Parliament. He was the Chairman of the Consultative Committee of Experts to the Inter Parliamentary Union for five years.[5][6]
From 1993 to 1996, he served as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In 1996, he lost in the Kerala Legislative Assembly election from Attingal constituency. He was elected from Attingal in 2001 and became the Speaker for a second time, holding office from 2001 to 2004. In 2004, he was made the Minister for Finance and Excise in the Oommen Chandy led UDF government and he briefly officiated as Chief Minister in 2006.[7]
On 26 August 2011, President Pratibha Patil appointed Vakkom B. Purushothaman as the new Governor of Mizoram in place of Madan Mohan Lakhera. Vakkom B. Purushothaman was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Mizoram on 2 September 2011. He resigned on 11 July 2014 from his post due to his transfer to Nagaland.[8]
Personal life and deathedit
Purushothaman married his childhood sweetheart Dr. Lily Purushothaman, and they had two sons and one daughter; Biju, Binu and Bindu.[3] His elder son Biju died on 18 January 2012.
Vakkom Purushothaman died on 31 July 2023, at the age of 95.[9]
Referencesedit
^"Vakkom B Purusothaman new governor of Mizoram". The Economic Times. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
^"Members - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
^ ab. stateofkerala.in. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
^"Mizoram governor VB Purushothaman resigns". Patrika Group. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
^Former Kerala speaker Vakkom Purushothaman dies at 95
December 04, 2023
vakkom, purushothaman, vakkom, purushothaman, april, 1928, july, 2023, indian, politician, served, governor, mizoram, from, 2011, 2014, speaker, kerala, legislative, assembly, state, minister, lieutenant, governor, andaman, nicobar, islands, excellencypurushot. Vakkom B Purushothaman 12 April 1928 31 July 2023 was an Indian politician who served as the Governor of Mizoram from 2011 to 2014 Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly state minister and Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands His ExcellencyVakkom PurushothamanPurushothaman center in 20129th Governor of MizoramIn office 2 September 2011 2011 09 02 1 6 July 2014 2014 07 06 Chief MinisterLal ThanhawlaPreceded byMadan Mohan LakheraSucceeded byKamla Beniwal14th Governor of TripuraIn office 30 June 2014 2014 06 30 14 July 2014 2014 07 14 Chief MinisterManik SarkarPreceded byDevanand KonwarSucceeded byPadmanabha AcharyaSpeaker of the Kerala Legislative AssemblyIn office 2001 20041982 1984Minister of Finance and Excise Government of KeralaIn office 2004 20066th Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar IslandsIn office 19 March 1993 1993 03 19 18 March 1996 1996 03 18 Preceded bySurjit Singh BarnalaSucceeded byIshwari Prasad GuptaMember of Parliament Lok SabhaIn office 1984 1991Preceded bySusheela GopalanSucceeded byT J AnjaloseConstituencyAlappuzhaMinister of Health and Tourism Government of KeralaIn office 1980 1981Minister of Agriculture and Labour Government of KeralaIn office 1971 1977Member of the Kerala Legislative AssemblyIn office 2001 2006Preceded byAnathalavattom AnandanSucceeded byAnathalavattom AnandanConstituencyAttingalMember of the Kerala Legislative AssemblyIn office 1970 1984Preceded byK P K DasSucceeded byP VijayadasConstituencyAttingalPersonal detailsBorn 1928 04 12 12 April 1928Vakkom Kingdom of Travancore British India present day Thiruvananthapuram Kerala India Died31 July 2023 2023 07 31 aged 95 Thiruvananthapuram Kerala IndiaPolitical partyIndian National CongressSpouseDr Lily PurushothamanChildren3Vakkom B Purushothaman was born at Vakkom near Trivandrum the capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Travancore on 12 April 1928 as the eldest son of Bhanu Panicker and Bhavani He was also the grandson of Pappu Tharakan a notable businessman in Travancore 2 He started his political life as an active worker of the Students Congress now called Kerala Students Union in 1946 he became a member of Vakkom Panchayat in 1953 Later he served as President of the District Congress Committee Thiruvananthapuram and the General Secretary and Vice President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee He has been a member of All India Congress Committee for over 35 years 3 Contents 1 Political life 1 1 Governor of Mizoram 2 Personal life and death 3 ReferencesPolitical life editVakkom Purushothaman was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1970 1977 1980 and 1982 from Attingal constituency From 1971 to 1977 he held the portfolio of Agriculture and Labour in the Ministry headed by C Achutha Menon From 1980 to 1981 he was the Minister for Health and Tourism in the Nayanar Ministry 4 He served as Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 1982 to 1984 and then served for two terms as a Member of Parliament Lok Sabha 1984 1991 representing Alappuzha constituency during which time he was also Chairman of the Committee on Public Undertakings and the Committee on Subordinate Legislation of Parliament He was the Chairman of the Consultative Committee of Experts to the Inter Parliamentary Union for five years 5 6 From 1993 to 1996 he served as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands In 1996 he lost in the Kerala Legislative Assembly election from Attingal constituency He was elected from Attingal in 2001 and became the Speaker for a second time holding office from 2001 to 2004 In 2004 he was made the Minister for Finance and Excise in the Oommen Chandy led UDF government and he briefly officiated as Chief Minister in 2006 7 House Election Constituency Result Vote marginKerala Legislative Assembly 1967 Attingal Lost 50451970 Won 115311977 Won 85601980 Won 130731982 Won 7359Parliament 1984 Alappuzha Won 377641989 Won 251231991 Lost 14075Kerala Legislative Assembly 1996 Attingal Lost 10162001 Won 10816Governor of Mizoram edit On 26 August 2011 President Pratibha Patil appointed Vakkom B Purushothaman as the new Governor of Mizoram in place of Madan Mohan Lakhera Vakkom B Purushothaman was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Mizoram on 2 September 2011 He resigned on 11 July 2014 from his post due to his transfer to Nagaland 8 Personal life and death editPurushothaman married his childhood sweetheart Dr Lily Purushothaman and they had two sons and one daughter Biju Binu and Bindu 3 His elder son Biju died on 18 January 2012 Vakkom Purushothaman died on 31 July 2023 at the age of 95 9 References edit Vakkom B Purusothaman new governor of Mizoram The Economic Times 2 September 2011 Retrieved 8 September 2011 Members Kerala Legislature www niyamasabha org Retrieved 12 March 2021 a b VakkomPurushothaman stateofkerala in Archived from the original on 15 October 2011 Retrieved 6 September 2011 VakkomPurushothaman KERALA LEGISLATURE MEMBERS Vakkom B Purushothaman Retrieved 4 October 2012 Governor Vakkom Purushothaman Retrieved 4 October 2012 Governor of Mizoram Retrieved 4 October 2012 Mizoram governor VB Purushothaman resigns Patrika Group 11 July 2014 Retrieved 11 July 2014 Former Kerala speaker Vakkom Purushothaman dies at 95 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vakkom Purushothaman amp oldid 1179666221, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
