Thalekunnil Basheer

Thalekunnil Basheer
Born	(1945-03-07)7 March 1945 Venjaramoodu, Thiruvananthapuram
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Advocate ‍, Member of Legislative Assembly - Kerala, Member of Parliament -India
Notable work	'Velicham Kooduthal Velicham' (Collection of Articles), 'Rajeev Gandhi : Surya Thejassinte Ormakku' 'Mandelayude Nattil; Gandhijiyudeyum' (Travelogue). 'K Damodaran Muthal Berlin Kunjananthan Nair Vare'

Thalekunnil Basheer is one of the senior politicians in the state of Kerala, India. He was a member of Kerala Legislative Assembly. He was member of parliament (both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). He was also an office bearer of the Kerala Pradesh congress committee. He is the author of many books. His writings include 'Velicham Kooduthal Velicham' ( Collection of Articles), 'Rajeev Gandhi : Surya Thejassinte Ormakku', 'Mandelayude Nattil; Gandhijiyudeyum' (Travelogue). K Damodaran muthal Berlin Kunjananthan Nair vare'. He served as president DCC trivandrum, KPCC general secretary, KPCC vice -president, KPCC president (acting) and chairman TRIDA.

He is a columnist with several newspapers. The evergreen Malayalam actor (late)Mr.Prem Nazir. was his Brother in law.

References

http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/28/stories/2007062852860400.htm

KERALA LEGISLATURE - MEMBERS

External links

• A collection of pictures of Basheer
• Election results and political statistics