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N. K. Krishnan (April 12, 1913 – November 24, 1992) was an Indian politician. He belonged to the Communist Party of India. He was the husband of Indian politician Parvathi Krishnan, the only daughter of P. Subbarayan.
Early life and education
Krishnan was born on April 12, 1913 to N. D. Narayana Iyer. He studied Mathematics at Imperial College London. While in the UK he met Parvathi Kumaramangalam who he subsequently married. During his stay in the UK he was actively involved in the nascent struggle for freedom and on his return to India was fully immersed in it resulting in several stints in jail.
Union leader
- In 1953 he was leader of the All India Trade Union Congress and called for a general strike.
- In 1958 he was President of the Coimbatore Mill Workers' Union, with a membership of 16,000.
Politics
Krishnan joined the Communist Party of India (Kerala) and rose to become an important leader in the party. He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1970 and served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from November 10, 1970 to April 2, 1974.
Family
In 1942, Krishnan married Parvathi, the only daughter of P. Subbarayan.