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Former Kerala minister and Janata Dal leader N M Joseph passes away
PTI, Sep 13, 2022, 7:58 PM IST
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Kottayam: Former Kerala minister and senior Janata Dal leader Prof N M Joseph died on Tuesday, family sources said. He was 79.
Joseph was the Forest minister during 1987 to 1991 in the second E K Nayanar ministry. He was also a professor of economics at the Pala St Thomas college.
Joseph was the state president of Janata Dal and had also served as its national vice-president.
The funeral will take place on Wednesday.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the demise of the former state minister. Joseph had earlier published an autobiography ”Ariyapedatha edukal”.
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