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Pinarayi Vijayan
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- Born 24 May 1945
- Age 79
- Birth Place Pinarayi, Cannanore, Madras Presidency, British India, (present Day, Kannur, Kerala, India, )
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Communist Party Of India (Marxist)
- In Office Minister For Electricity, Kerala 20 May 1996 - 19 October 1998, Minister Of Co-operatives, Kerala 20 May 1996 - 19 October 1998, Secretary Of The Communist Party Of India (Marxist), Kerala State Committee 25 September 1998 - 23 February 2015
- Residence Cliff House, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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Pinarayi Vijayan BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 10 Feb 2025
The LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan assumed office for its second consecutive term on May 20, 2021 after Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath of office to Vijayan and his 20 cabinet colleagues at an event at the central stadium.
Vijayan, who is the first Chief M...
Pinarayi Vijayan PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | T. Kamala (1979), |
| Education | Government Brennen College, Thalassery (BA) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Pinarayi Vijayan
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Chief Minister of Kerala | 25 May 2016 - Present |
| Member of the 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly | 21 May 2016 - 3 May 2021 |
| Member of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly | 3 May 2021 - Present |
PINARAYI VIJAYAN NEWS
Kerala’s ‘eradication’ of extreme poverty is more managerial than transformative
November 03, 2025 3:17 pm
When poverty is defined narrowly, its eradication becomes easier to proclaim. The danger is that deprivation, inequality, and precarity may persist even as official statistics declare them resolved
Kerala now India's first 'extreme poverty-free' state, declares CM Pinarayi Vijayan
November 01, 2025 10:58 am
Kerala has eradicated extreme poverty from state, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said in Assembly on the occasion of Kerala Day (Kerala Piravi). The LDF government’s targeted welfare measures lifted over 64,000 families out of distress, marking a historic milestone in social development, the ruling CPI(M) said.
Ahead of local body polls, Kerala govt opens purse strings for women, youth and pensioners
October 30, 2025 7:50 am
One of the highlights is the increase in the monthly welfare pension from Rs 1,600 to Rs 2,000, benefiting around 49 lakh people in various categories. The increase was part of the LDF’s 2021 Assembly election manifesto.
Pinarayi, Stalin take hard line on SIR, target EC for ‘plot to disenfranchise voters’
October 28, 2025 8:20 pm
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin on the other hand accused the BJP of plotting to disenfranchise lakhs of voters through the SIR exercise while calling an all-party meet on November 2.
How Kerala eliminated extreme poverty
October 27, 2025 6:03 pm
The state’s Left legacy, the re-orientation of politics and economy under the ‘New Left’, the existing robust welfare system and a turnaround in the economy all contributed to this success
Left's engagement with Sabarimala in Kerala is not opportunism, it is part of a longer attempt to democratise religion
October 15, 2025 4:04 pm
The Global Ayyappa Summit framed Sabarimala as a transreligious spiritual centre that belongs to everyone. Going ahead, Kerala government would do well to go by E M S Namboodiripad's distinction between positive and negative aspects of religious groups
Decode Politics: Why Vijayan govt wants Centre to tweak rules for linguistic minorities
October 12, 2025 11:58 am
While current rules make Tamil and Kannada speakers who migrated to Kerala before 1950 eligible for caste certificates, Vijayan govt favours 1970 as cut-off year
Officials who delay govt services will be fined under new Kerala law
October 10, 2025 7:30 am
As per the Bill, all government offices will have to display the services they provide, the maximum number of days required for delivering these services, the designated officer, and the authority to which appeals can be made.
Thaw in Govt-Governor relations? Kerala CM releases journal at Raj Bhavan, no Bharat Mata portrait at event
September 29, 2025 7:27 am
State ministers have boycotted events with the Governor in the past, objecting to his insistence on using portraits of Bharat Mata at functions.
Congress poser to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan: Why are you silent on SIR when all other Opposition CMs have reacted?
September 27, 2025 7:21 am
K C Venugopal said, “SIR of voters’ list on the eve of elections is an issue that all parties, including the CPI(M), in the INDIA bloc oppose. All the Chief Ministers in the INDIA bloc had reacted against SIR. The only Chief Minister who is silent on the matter is Pinarayi Vijayan.”
PINARAYI VIJAYAN PHOTOS
Sketch book 2: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on campaign mode, as seen by E P Unny
April 22, 2019 2:25 pm
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Ahead of voting on April 23, 2019, E P Unny travels through Kerala and documents its politics through sketches.
Exclusive sneak peek into Kerala's Kannur International Airport
December 08, 2018 2:03 pm
By conservative estimates, Kannur International Airport would serve a million passengers annually, with the number expected to increase five-fold by 2025.
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Sabarimala: Protestors block activist Trupti Desai’s exit from Kochi airport
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Activist Trupti Desai is stuck in Kochi airport as protestors block her exit. She was scheduled to go to Sabarimala as the annual pilgrimage begins on Saturday.
Sabarimala gates opened for women but protesters deny them entry
June 22, 2020 6:13 pm
The gates of the Sabarimala temple were opened to women of all ages on Wednesday, but protesters blocked the devotees from entering the shrine and warned them of consequences.
Kerala received a lot more rain than its dams could handle: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
Three days of intense rainfall, from August 15 to August 17 brought in more than what the dams could accommodate, making it necessary to release water. This is what the Central Water Commission (CWC) report on the Kerala floods observed.
How much damage Kerala suffered: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
With some time passing, an assessment of the loss in Kerala can be made. Take a look in today’s News in Numbers.
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Kerala floods: Fixing the house during the day, back to relief camp at night
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
Inside a relief camp: Rebuilding from the scratch is not just a financial problem. For some, old age and health issues make it a herculean task. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
Kerala floods: A quick guide of DOs and DON’Ts for the people of Kerala after returning home
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
For the people of Kerala, here's a quick list of things to watch out for once you are home and living on your own. Dr KK Aggarwal, the former National President of the Indian Medical Association lists them out.
After rescue comes recovery. How states are helping rebuild Kerala: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
Kerala initial estimate of the damage is about Rs 20,000 crore. The Centre has so far pledged Rs 600 crore. This is how states are pitching in. Take a look in today’s #NewsInNumbers
The amount of loss in Kerala because of floods: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
As Kerala battles its worst floods in a century, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said that the state, with help from the centre and armed forces, is constantly trying to overcome the situation. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
