Cherian J. Kappan | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Muvattupuzha | |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Preceded by | George Thomas Kottukapally |
| Succeeded by | P. P. Esthose |
| Member of the Travancore–Cochin Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1952–1954 | |
| Member of the Travancore State Legislature | |
| In office 1948–1951 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 26, 1911 Pala, Kottayam |
| Died | 1982 (aged 70–71) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Children | 10 including Mani C. Kappan |
| Parent(s) | Eapen Thresiamma |
| Residence(s) | Pala, Kottayam |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Advocate |
Cherian J. Kappan (also spelled as Kappen) was a Freedom fighter, Indian National Congress leader, Member of the Travancore–Cochin Legislative Assembly and Member of Parliament from Kerala, India. He was a member of Travancore State Legislature from 1948 to 1951 and M.L.A. in Travancore-Cochin Legislative Assembly from 1952 to 1954. Cherian represented Ramapuram constituency as a Congress Parliamentary Party candidate in Travancore-Cochin Legislative Assembly. He represented Muvattupuzha constituency in third Lok Sabha (1962–67). He was the first chairman of the Pala Municipality.