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KP Unnikrishnan, Former Union Minister, Dies

5 March 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSKP Unnikrishnan,Former UnionMinister, Dies5 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A veteran politician and former Union Minister, KP Unnikrishnan, has died, and tributes recalled his long public career and his earlier life in journalism.

Key facts

  • Person: KP Unnikrishnan, former Union Minister.
  • Political career spanning over three decades.
  • Party association: Indian National Congress.
  • Earlier profession: journalist with the Mathrubhumi newspaper.
  • Parliamentary role: served on the Public Accounts Committee.

Profile at a glance

AspectDetail
Position heldUnion Minister (former)
PartyIndian National Congress
Years in politicsMore than 30
Media backgroundMathrubhumi newspaper
CommitteePublic Accounts Committee

About the committee

  • He sat on the Public Accounts Committee, a body described as contributing to parliamentary oversight of finances.

Exam angle

  • Newspaper he worked for before politics: Mathrubhumi.
  • Parliamentary committee he served on: Public Accounts Committee.
  • Party: Indian National Congress.

Test yourself

1. Before entering politics, KP Unnikrishnan worked as a journalist with which newspaper?

The notes say he was a Mathrubhumi journalist before politics.

2. KP Unnikrishnan was associated with which political party?

He is described as associated with the Indian National Congress.

3. On which parliamentary committee did the late KP Unnikrishnan serve, overseeing financial matters?

He served on the Public Accounts Committee, contributing to financial oversight.

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