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PROFILE

Son of Shri. P.M.Alexander and Smt.Lilly Alexander, born on April 5, 1954, completed BA degree course in Political Science. Baby could not write the final year examination, and during emergency after having been arrested under DIR and jailed, he abandoned formal education. Baby entered in politics through Kerala Students Federation, the predecessor of Student Federation of India, while Studying at NSS high school Prakkulam. Held many responsible positions in Student Federation of India, Democratic Youth Federation of India, and CPI (M). Imprisoned and tortured during Emergency. Elected to Rajysabha at the age of 32 and became one of the youngest members of Rajya Sabha.
Achievements
 Member in the Preparatory Committee of World Federation of Democratic Youth in the year 1978
 Active Participant in the formation of Cuban Solidarity Movement Represented India in the General Assembly of United Nations in the year 1997 Jana Munnetta Yatra which traveled over 500 km by foot. Participated and led many student and youth struggles, including activities against emergency.

Personal Details
Date of Birth      April 5, 1954
Birthplace     Prakkulam
Father     P M Alexander
Mother     Lilly Alexander
Parent?s family      Father?s native place is Eravipuram. Late Shri. Peter, Grand Father was the contractor for Pechippara Dam
Education
Primary and UP School      Prakkulam LP School
High School      NSS High School, Prakkulam
College      SN College, Kollam
Educational Qualifications      Completed BA degree course in Political Science
Extra Curricular Activities      Participated in many Reading, Debates, Essay Competitions, elocution Competitions and winner of much recognition.
Food ball and Badminton Player
Areas of interest      Reading,
Languages known     Malayalam, English and Hindi (partially)
Wife     Betty Louis
Son     Ashok Betty Nelson ( 22 years)

Office
Room No.208, Second Floor,
North Sandwich Block,
Govt. Secretariat, Tthiruvananthapuram 1.
Ph. 0471 - 2327759, 2327561
Residence
Ushus
Cliff House Compound
Nanthancode, Thiruvananthapuram - 3
Phone : 0471 - 2725671, 2725673

Permanent Address
A 4, AKG Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Phone Numbers      0471-2305731 (o)
0471-2468822 ®
9447163453