C. Achutha Menon

(1913-1991)

Indian politician

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Chelat Achutha Menon (13 January 1913 – 16 August 1991) was the Chief Minister of Kerala state for two terms. The first term was from 1 November 1969 to 1 August 1970 and the second 4 October 1970 to 25 March 1977. He was instrumental in starting number of institutions and development projects in Kerala. Achutha Menon was the only politician who adorned the chief minister ship of Kerala for two consecutive terms. He led the then United Front to a thumping electoral victory in Kerala when Congress party was routed in elections in other parts of India.

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Born	13 January 1913 Puthukkad, Kingdom of Cochin, British India
Died	16 August 1991 (aged 78) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Zodiac	Capricorn
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