A. K. Premajam
A.K Premajam (born 8 December 1938) is an Indian Parliamentarian and social worker.[1]
A.K Premajam | |
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Member of the Indian Parliament for Vatakara | |
In office 1998–2004 | |
Preceded by | O. Bharatan |
Succeeded by | P. Satheedevi |
Personal details | |
Born | Pallikkunnu, Kannur, Kerala | 8 December 1938
Political party | Communist Party of India |
Spouse(s) | Dr. K. Ravindranath |
Children | Two |
Early life and education
A.K Premajam was born in Pallikkunnu, Kannur, Kerala. She was educated in Providence College under Calicut University, Government Brennen College, Thalassery under Madras University and University College under Kerala University. She has a master's degree in arts. She started her career as a teacher. She was the Principal of Government Arts College, Kozhikode from 1991 to 1994.
Political career
A.K Premajam started her political career as the Mayor of Kozhikode. She served as the Mayor of kozhikode Corporation from 1995 to 1998, and from 2010 to 2015. She was elected to the 12th Lok Sabha in 1998 and to the 13th Lok Sabha in 1999. She was the member of the Essential Committee on Food, Joint Committee on the Empowerment of Women and Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs during her tenure as the Member of Parliament. She is the Member of Central Committee, All India Democratic Women's` Association.[2]
References
- "Lok Sabha: Members". Government of India. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
- "Lok Sabha: Members". Government of India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2013.