P. Narayana Menon
Diwan of Cochin
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P. Narayana Menon was an Indian lawyer, politician and administrator who served as the diwan of the Cochin kingdom from 1922 to 1925.
P. Narayana Menon | |
|---|---|
| Diwan of Cochin | |
| In office 1922–1925 | |
| Monarch | Rama Varma XVI |
| Preceded by | T. Vijayaraghavacharya |
| Succeeded by | T. S. Narayana Iyer |
Early life
As Diwan of Cochin
In 1922, Narayana Menon succeeded T. Vijayaraghavacharya as the Diwan of Cochin. During his tenure, the first Legislative Council of Cochin was formed.[1]
Later career
Narayana Menon was active in politic throughout his life. During the unification of Travancore and Cochin in 1947, Menon represented Cochin's interests and successfully campaigned for the Cochin Chief Court at Ernakulam to be considered for the High Court of Travancore-Cochin.
He was elected to the Travancore-Cochin assembly and represented the constituency of Ernakulam in the assembly.