K. C. Abraham
Kochakkan Chacko Abraham (20 January 1899 in Cochin, Kerala – 14 March 1986) was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh between 15 August 1978 – 15 August 1983. He belonged to the Indian National Congress. Early life
He was born in Cochin, Kerala on 20 January 1899. He has a bachelor's degree and worked for 30 years as a teacher, also as a headmaster. Career
He was a Member of Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly (1954–56). He was the 1st and 2nd KLA Legislator from Njarakkal-Congress. He entered active politics quite late after he retired as a school headmaster. He was a member of the Congress working committee (CWC) at the time of the great split in 1969. With the 21 member committee split into 10 Pro- syndicate and 10 Pro- Indira group, it was KC Abraham who played a mediator role to bring the two groups together though he was very much pro- Syndicate. Finally he stood by his Pro- Syndicate conviction which resulted in the expulsion of Indira Gandhi from the Indian National Congress. Personal life
He was married to Elizabeth and had a son. 