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| predecessor = [[N. Peethambara Kurup]] |
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| constituency = [[Kollam Lok Sabha constituency|Kollam]] |
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| office1 = Minister for Water Resources, [[Government of Kerala]] |
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| office3 = [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Kollam (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kollam]] |
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| term_start3 = 1996 |
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| predecessor1 = [[Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan]] |
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| successor1 = [[P. J. Joseph]] |
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| constituency1 = [[Chavara Assembly constituency|Chavara]] |
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| predecessor2 = [[S. Krishna Kumar]] |
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| successor2 = [[P. Rajendran]] |
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| alma_mater = {{Unbulleted_list|[[Fatima Mata National College|Fatima Mata National College, Kollam]]|[[Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram]]}} |
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'''N. K. Premachandran''' (born 25 May 1960) is an Indian politician who is a member of the [[Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)|Revolutionary Socialist Party]]. He is presently a [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|member]] of [[Lok Sabha]] representing [[Kollam Lok Sabha constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://prsindia.org/mptrack/nkpremachandran|title=N K Premachandran|last=PrsIndia|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref> |
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⚫ | He initiated a number of innovative steps in drinking water sector. He began the consultancy wing of Kerala Water Authority called Wascon and mooted the bottled water plant and pipe factory.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/KWA-bottling-plants-in-all-districts-soon/article16241852.ece|title=KWA bottling plants in all districts soon|last=The Hindu |
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==Education== |
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⚫ | He completed BSc from [[Fatima Mata National College| |
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==Early life== |
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N.K. Premachandran was born into a [[Nair|Nair family]] to N. Krishana Pillai and Maheswari Amma on May 25, 1960, in Navaikulam, which is [[Kollam]]-[[Thiruvananthapuram|Trivandrum]] border of Trivandrum district. His family roots are from [[Kollam district|Kollam]] and Northern part of [[Thiruvananthapuram|Trivandrum]] districts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=N K Premachandran |url=https://indianexpress.com/about/n-k-premachandran/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |
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⚫ | He completed [[Bachelor of Science|BSc]] from [[Fatima Mata National College|Fatima Mata National College, Kollam]]. He passed [[Bachelor of Laws|LLB]] from [[Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram]] with record marks and with first rank in 1985.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/nk-premachandran|title=N K Premachandran|website=Government of India official website|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
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⚫ | He was the former minister for Water Resources in the [[Government of Kerala]] and was responsible for irrigation, ground water development, water supply and sanitation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stateofkerala.in/niyamasabha/n_k_premachandran.php|title=N K Premachandran|last=State of Kerala|website=www.stateofkerala.in|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref> He was a [[Member of Parliament (India)|member]] of both houses of the [[Parliament of India]] ([[Lok Sabha]] and [[Rajya Sabha]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/n-k-premachandran-mallikarjun-kharge-best-parliamentarians-1.3420271|title=N K Premachandran, Mallikarjun Kharge best parliamentarians......|last=Mathrubhumi|website=Mathrubhumi|date=23 December 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/rsp-mp-premachandran-chosen-for-best-parliamentarian-award-by-949079-2017-06-23|title=RSP MP Premachandran chosen for Best Parliamentarian Award by|last=India Today|date=23 June 2017|work=India Today|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref> He is known for his public speeches.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/n-k-premachandran-alone-moved-718407.html|title=N K Premachandran alone moved 2000+ amendments in LS|date=14 February 2019|work=Deccan Herald|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref> Premachandran has written a book ''Oh Iraq'' based on his travel experience to [[Iraq]]. He was instrumental in taking up the issue of the safety of [[Mullaperiyar Dam]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/N-K-Premachandran-MP-asks-govt-to-clarify-stand-on-Mullaperiyar-dam/articleshow/52570808.cms|title=Times of India}}</ref> |
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⚫ | He initiated a number of innovative steps in drinking water sector. He began the consultancy wing of [[Kerala Water Authority]] called Wascon and mooted the bottled water plant and pipe factory.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/KWA-bottling-plants-in-all-districts-soon/article16241852.ece|title=KWA bottling plants in all districts soon|last=The Hindu|date=10 June 2010|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref> |
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== Political History == |
== Political History == |
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NK Premachandran is currently the Central Secretariat Member of the [[Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)|RSP (India)]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/evartha+english-epaper-evarthen/lok+sabha+polls+rsp+to+field+nk+premachandran+as+udf+candidate+for+kollam+constituency-newsid-106663244|title=Lok Sabha polls; RSP to field NK Premachandran as UDF candidate for Kollam constituency|date=19 January 2019|work=Daily Hunt|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uniindia.com/rsp-announces-nk-premachandran-for-kollam-lok-sabha-seat/south/news/1513793.html|title=RSP annonunces N K Premachandran for Kollam Lok Sabha seat|date=28 February 2019|work=UniIndia|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kerala.gov.in/web_journal/premachandran.htm|title=Sri. N. K. Premachandran|publisher=Government of Kerala|access-date=2008-10-12}}</ref> He started his political career through the student organisation of RSP. During his political career he held various positions at both state and national level. |
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He was elected as Member of the Navaikulam Grama Panchayat between 1987 and 1995. He was elected as a Member of District Panchayat in 1995. He was elected to [[Lok Sabha]] for the first time in 1996 and thereafter in 1998 |
He was elected as Member of the [[Navaikulam]] Grama Panchayat between 1987 and 1995. He was elected as a Member of District Panchayat in 1995. He was elected to [[Lok Sabha]] for the first time in 1996 and thereafter in 1998 and 2014 from Kollam Constituency.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.elections.in/kerala/parliamentary-constituencies/kollam.html|title=Kollam Lok Sabha Elections and Results 2014|work=Elections.in|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref> He was elected to [[Rajya Sabha]] in 2000.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/protests-over-40-amendments/cid/1519251|title=Protests over 40 amendments|date=22 March 2017|work=The Telegraph|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/committee_bodies/commitees_bodies_2016.pdf|title=Committees of Rajya Sabha and other Parliamentary committees and bodies on which Rajya Sabha is represented (2016-2017)|website=Rajya Sabha official website}}</ref> He was elected to the [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]] from [[Chavara Assembly constituency]] in [[Kollam district]] and became a Minister for Water Resources during 2006–2011. He is a Parliamentarian and orator.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/n-k-premachandran-mallikarjun-kharge-best-parliamentarians-1.3420271|title=Mathrubhumi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/rsp-mp-premachandran-chosen-for-best-parliamentarian-award-by-949079-2017-06-23|title=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/n-k-premachandran-alone-moved-718407.html|title=Deccan chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/lokmat-parliamentary-awards-2017-honours-distinguished-ls-and-rs-members-of-india-69767.html|title=Lokmat Parliamentary Awards 2017 honours distinguished LS and RS members of India|date=20 July 2017|work=Exchange4Media|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/nkpremachandran/photos/a.627952000609235/2198931406844612/?type=3&eid=ARCWZtuzeFwQfZ4nJAWczSrPKOQ-XLL7VcfZ2_kOjzRKo5woKd8aoNmKNxuhgn5TDFNy3jJGg_RdraVX&ifg=1|title=N K Premchandran speed at UN|website=N K Premachandran's official facebook page}}</ref> |
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In the [[2019 Indian general election |
In the [[2019 Indian general election]], he won from the [[Kollam Lok Sabha constituency]] with a record margin of 1.5 lakh votes. He introduced a private member bill overturning Sabarimala verdict and it was the first private bill introduced in [[17th Lok Sabha]]. |
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In the [[2024 Indian general election]], he won from the [[Kollam Lok Sabha constituency]] with a record margin of more than 1.5 lakh votes.<ref>https://results.eci.gov.in/PcResultGenJune2024/partywisewinresult-1534S11.htm {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> |
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N. K. Premachandran | |
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Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
Assumed office 5 June 2014 | |
Preceded by | N. Peethambara Kurup |
Constituency | Kollam |
Minister for Water Resources, Government of Kerala | |
In office 18 May 2006 – 16 May 2011 | |
Preceded by | Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan |
Succeeded by | P. J. Joseph |
Constituency | Chavara |
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office 1996 –1999 | |
Preceded by | S. Krishna Kumar |
Succeeded by | P. Rajendran |
Constituency | Kollam |
Personal details | |
Born | Navaikulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India | 25 May 1960
Political party | Revolutionary Socialist Party |
Spouse | S. Geetha |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | N. Krishna Pillai Maheswari Amma |
Education | |
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N. K. Premachandran (born 25 May 1960) is an Indian politician who is a member of the Revolutionary Socialist Party. He is presently a member of Lok Sabha representing Kollam Lok Sabha constituency.[1]
Early life
[edit]N.K. Premachandran was born into a Nair family to N. Krishana Pillai and Maheswari Amma on May 25, 1960, in Navaikulam, which is Kollam-Trivandrum border of Trivandrum district. His family roots are from Kollam and Northern part of Trivandrum districts.[2]
He completed BSc from Fatima Mata National College, Kollam. He passed LLB from Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram with record marks and with first rank in 1985.[3]
Career
[edit]He was the former minister for Water Resources in the Government of Kerala and was responsible for irrigation, ground water development, water supply and sanitation.[4] He was a member of both houses of the Parliament of India (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).[5][6] He is known for his public speeches.[7] Premachandran has written a book Oh Iraq based on his travel experience to Iraq. He was instrumental in taking up the issue of the safety of Mullaperiyar Dam.[8]
He initiated a number of innovative steps in drinking water sector. He began the consultancy wing of Kerala Water Authority called Wascon and mooted the bottled water plant and pipe factory.[9]
Political History
[edit]NK Premachandran is currently the Central Secretariat Member of the RSP (India).[10][11][12] He started his political career through the student organisation of RSP. During his political career he held various positions at both state and national level.
He was elected as Member of the Navaikulam Grama Panchayat between 1987 and 1995. He was elected as a Member of District Panchayat in 1995. He was elected to Lok Sabha for the first time in 1996 and thereafter in 1998 and 2014 from Kollam Constituency.[13] He was elected to Rajya Sabha in 2000.[14][15] He was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Chavara Assembly constituency in Kollam district and became a Minister for Water Resources during 2006–2011. He is a Parliamentarian and orator.[16][17][18][19][20]
In the 2019 Indian general election, he won from the Kollam Lok Sabha constituency with a record margin of 1.5 lakh votes. He introduced a private member bill overturning Sabarimala verdict and it was the first private bill introduced in 17th Lok Sabha.
In the 2024 Indian general election, he won from the Kollam Lok Sabha constituency with a record margin of more than 1.5 lakh votes.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ PrsIndia. "N K Premachandran". Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "N K Premachandran". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "N K Premachandran". Government of India official website. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ State of Kerala. "N K Premachandran". www.stateofkerala.in. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ Mathrubhumi (23 December 2018). "N K Premachandran, Mallikarjun Kharge best parliamentarians..." Mathrubhumi.
- ^ India Today (23 June 2017). "RSP MP Premachandran chosen for Best Parliamentarian Award by". India Today. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "N K Premachandran alone moved 2000+ amendments in LS". Deccan Herald. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "Times of India".
- ^ The Hindu (10 June 2010). "KWA bottling plants in all districts soon". Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "Lok Sabha polls; RSP to field NK Premachandran as UDF candidate for Kollam constituency". Daily Hunt. 19 January 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "RSP annonunces N K Premachandran for Kollam Lok Sabha seat". UniIndia. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "Sri. N. K. Premachandran". Government of Kerala. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
- ^ "Kollam Lok Sabha Elections and Results 2014". Elections.in. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "Protests over 40 amendments". The Telegraph. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "Committees of Rajya Sabha and other Parliamentary committees and bodies on which Rajya Sabha is represented (2016-2017)" (PDF). Rajya Sabha official website.
- ^ "Mathrubhumi".
- ^ "India Today".
- ^ "Deccan chronicle".
- ^ "Lokmat Parliamentary Awards 2017 honours distinguished LS and RS members of India". Exchange4Media. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "N K Premchandran speed at UN". N K Premachandran's official facebook page.
- ^ https://results.eci.gov.in/PcResultGenJune2024/partywisewinresult-1534S11.htm [bare URL]
- Living people
- Malayali politicians
- 1960 births
- India MPs 1996–1997
- India MPs 1998–1999
- Lok Sabha members from Kerala
- Rajya Sabha members from Kerala
- India MPs 2014–2019
- India MPs 2019–2024
- Revolutionary Socialist Party (India) politicians
- Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram alumni
- India MPs 2024–2029
- Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance candidates in 2024 Indian general election