K. C. Abraham
Indian politician (1899–1986)
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Kochakkan Chacko Abraham (20 January 1899 in Cochin, Kerala – 14 March 1986) was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh between 15 August 1978 – 15 August 1983.[1][2] He belonged to the Indian National Congress.
K. C. Abraham | |
|---|---|
| 11th Governor of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 1978–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Sharada Mukherjee |
| Succeeded by | Thakur Ram Lal |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Elizabeth |
| Occupation | Governor of Andhra Pradesh |
Early life
He was born in Cochin, Kerala on 20 January 1899. He has a bachelor's degree and worked for 30 years as a teacher, and headmaster.
Career
He was a Member of Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954–56). He was the 1st and 2nd KLA Legislator from Njarakkal-Congress.[3][4] He entered active politics quite late, after his retirement as a school headmaster. He was a member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) at the time of the great split in 1969. With the 21 member committee split into 10 pro-Syndicate and 10 pro-Indira group, it was K.C. Abraham who played a mediator role to bring the two groups together though he was very much pro-Syndicate. Finally he stood by his pro-Syndicate conviction which resulted in the expulsion of Indira Gandhi from the Indian National Congress.
Personal life
He was married to Elizabeth and had a son.
