Veteran Congress Leader & Former KPCC President Thennala Balakrishna Pillai Dies at 95 in Thiruvananthapuram. Obituary | Dated: 15 Jun 2025 On June 6, 2025, renowned Indian National Congress (INC) leader and former President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), Thennala Balakrishna Pillai, passed away at the age of 95 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 🎯 Key Highlights: - He was born on March 11, 1930, in Sooranad (Kollam), Kerala. - He served twice as the President of KPCC — first from 1998 to 2001 and again from 2004 to 2005. - Thennala Balakrishna Pillai began his political journey at the grassroots level through ward-level Congress units and went on to become a dedicated party worker for over six decades. 💡 Other Important Facts: (i) He was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Adoor constituency and served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from 1977 to 1980 and again from 1982 to 1987. (ii) He represented Kerala in the Rajya Sabha from 1991 to 1998, and once again from 2003 to 2009. (iii) He was actively associated with several national-level bodies, including the Rubber Board, National Shipping Board, and the National River Conservation Authority, among others. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: Recently, at what age did veteran Congress leader Thennala Balakrishna Pillai pass away? Correct Answer: 95 🚀 Quick Recap: