Senior journalist K. Kunhikannan passes away
Senior journalist K. Kunhikannan, resident editor of the BJP mouthpiece Janmabhoomi, died at age 72 after a hospital stay following a fall at his home. He was a long‑time media figure in Kerala and held several key positions in party and journalist organisations.
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- ✓Kunhikannan, a veteran journalist and resident editor of Janmabhoomi, the Bharatiya Janata Party's Kerala publication, passed away on Thursday at the age of 72.
- ✓The 72‑year‑old had been admitted to a private hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the fall and succumbed to complications later in the week.
K. Kunhikannan, a veteran journalist and resident editor of Janmabhoomi, the Bharatiya Janata Party's Kerala publication, passed away on Thursday at the age of 72. His death followed a brief hospitalization after he suffered a fall at his residence on Monday.
The 72‑year‑old had been admitted to a private hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the fall and succumbed to complications later in the week. Kunhikannan’s public service record includes being the inaugural general secretary of the BJP Yuva Morcha in Kerala, contesting assembly elections from the Peravoor and Kannur constituencies, and serving as state vice‑president of the Kerala Union of Working Journalists. He also chaired the Kesari Smaraka Journalist Trust and sat on the Censor Board, Telecom Advisory Board, and the state government’s journalist accreditation committee. He is survived by his daughters, Prakula and Manjila.
Kunhikannan was a prominent figure in Kerala’s media and political landscape for several decades, contributing to the growth of the BJP’s presence in the state and influencing journalistic standards through his various leadership roles. His death marks the loss of a seasoned communicator and political strategist whose work impacted both party politics and the broader journalistic community in Kerala.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | KL State |
| Publication Date | 10 September 2026 |