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Veteran Congress leader KP Unnikrishnan, who broke with Indira Gandhi and sparked the ‘Co-Li-Bi’ discourse, dies at 90

KP Unnikrishnan, former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader known for his vital role in anti-Emergency politics and the 'Co-Li-Bi' coalition, passed away at 90. Influenced deeply by Nehru's socialist ideals, his legacy marks a significant chapter in Kerala and India's democratic politics.

Nisha Mishra

3/3/2026, 6:39:45 PM

Veteran Congress leader KP Unnikrishnan, who broke with Indira Gandhi and sparked the ‘Co-Li-Bi’ discourse, dies at 90