Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 3 (PTI) Noted economist Professor M Kunjaman was found dead at his residence here on Sunday, police said.

He was 74.

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Police said he was found dead at his residence at Sreekaryam near here, and they were informed by the residents' association.

Kunjaman, also a Dalit rights activist, was a professor of economics at Kerala University for over two decades.

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In his condolence message, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said Kunjaman was a genius who overcame adverse social circumstances with his sheer determination.

"Noted for his original understandings and opinions, he had his own vision for Kerala's development. His autobiography, 'Ethiru' is a reflection of the realities of life," Vijayan said, adding that Kunjaman was a teacher with many disciples and a noted writer.

The chief minister said Kunjaman's death was a great loss for Kerala.

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