M. M. Lawrence Explained

M. M. Lawrence (15 June 1929 – 21 September 2024) was an Indian politician and a member of the Communist Party of India Marxist (CPIM).

Life and career

Lawrence was born on 15 June 1929.^[1] He served as a member of the party's central committee until 1998.^{[2] [3]} He was a convenor of the Left Democratic Front in Kerala.^[4] From 1980 to 1984 he served as member of parliament for the Idukki constituency.^[5]

Following his departure from the CPIM central committee, he took roles at a local level in Ernakulam district. He was also leader of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and president of Cochin Port Labour Union.^[6]

Lawrence died on 21 September 2024, at the age of 95.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/veteran-cpi-m-leader-m-m-lawrence-dies-at-age-of-95-due-to-illness-124092100282_1.html Veteran CPI(M) leader M M Lawrence dies at age of 95 due to illness
2. Web site: When a CPM veteran opens up about the party's power struggle. OnManorama. en. 2019-11-02.
3. News: M.M. Lawrence rehabilitated. 2002-01-20. The Hindu. 2019-11-02. en-IN. 0971-751X.
4. Web site: Sabarimala issue: CPM leader MM Lawrence's grandson attends BJP event. The New Indian Express. 2019-11-02.
5. Web site: National issues, plantation woes dominate Idukki heights. gulfnews.com. en. 2019-11-02.
6. Web site: Billionaire NRI caught in comrades' cobweb. www.telegraphindia.com. en. 2019-11-03.
7. Web site: Veteran CPI(M) leader M M Lawrence dies at 95 . The Economic Times . 21 September 2024 . 21 September 2024.
8. Web site: Veteran CPM leader MM Lawrence passes away at 95 . Onmanorama . 21 September 2024 . 21 September 2024.