K. C. Abraham
11th Governor of Andhra Pradesh
In office
1978–1983
Personal details
NationalityIndian
SpouseElizabeth
OccupationGovernor of Andhra Pradesh

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.

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, also as a 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 he retired 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 KC 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.

References

  1. ^ "Former governors of Andhra Pradesh". Archived from the original on 3 April 2014.
  2. ^ "OMC alumni to fight against medical reimbursement". The Hindu. 3 January 2011. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014.
  3. ^ "K. C. Abraham". Archived from the original on 19 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Governor row". 30 April 1986. Archived from the original on 19 April 2017.


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