M. Anirudhan, founding president of the Federation of the Kerala Associations in North America (FOKANA) and prominent businessman has passed away. A three-time president of FOKANA, Mr. Anirudhan was also on the board of directors of NoRKA-Roots.
Hailing from Oachira, Mr. Anirudhan arrived in the U.S. in 1973 for pursuing research in chemistry. He had obtained his postgraduate degree from S.N. College, Kollam. He was noted for his contributions in the area of nutrition.
In a condolence message, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan described him as the unofficial Ambassador of Malayalees in the US.
Published – July 17, 2025 10:36 pm IST
