M. I. Markose
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MI Markose (10 January 1923 – 20 January 2012) was a politician and social activist from Kerala.[1]
Life
Markose was born on 10 January 1923 to Ithappiri and Sosa.[citation needed] He had two sons and three daughters.[citation needed]
In 1947, he entered politics via the INC, and in 1964 he entered the fourth Kerala Legislature, representing Kothamangalam, Kerala. He served for seven years as a Member of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
He served as the President of Pindimana Pachayath for 15 years, and as the manager of Athanickal U P school from the school's beginning. Markose played a significant role in the formation of the Kerala Congress, along with T. M. Jacob, K. M. Mani K. M. Mani and P. J. Joseph.[citation needed] During his term as its president, Panchayath received its first bus and hospital.[citation needed] He also served as the executive member of Mar Athanasius College in Kothamangalam, and as a member of BDC, as well as various other clubs in that town. He died on 20 January 2012.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "M. I. Markose (Ex. MLA) passed away". Malankara Orthodox TV. 21 January 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Legislators of Kerala: Who's Who of Members From Ist to 11th Kerala Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Secretariat of the Kerala Legislature. Retrieved 20 September 2012.