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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
Pinarayi Vijayan will lead LDF in Assembly polls battle: CPM
January 19, 2026 4:31 am
Vijayan was the face of the LDF in the 2016 and 2021 elections, which were marked by massive verdict in favour of the alliance.
‘Extraordinary situation’: Kerala CM leads protest against ‘financial restrictions’ imposed by Centre
January 13, 2026 6:04 am
‘Many of Kerala’s constitutional rights as a state in this country are being taken away… We are forced to protest to safeguard our rights’
Delhi Confidential: Moon Mug
January 13, 2026 6:18 am
Photos of the mug with an inscription “love you to moon and back” went viral and several social media users interpreted it as the CM’s “show of support for a rape survivor” following the arrest of the accused.
On Malayalam Language Bill, it's Siddaramaiah vs Pinarayi
January 10, 2026 4:48 pm
The Kerala Assembly last October passed the Bill, which stipulates Malayalam as the official language of the state and envisages its use in government services, the judiciary, among other areas.
CPI snub to Vijayan over Natesan: ‘LDF should not become Vellappally’
January 01, 2026 2:08 pm
After a review of the local body elections, CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam told the media that Natesan “had not been assigned to give marks for the performance of the LDF regime”.
‘Because polls are coming in Kerala’: Siddaramaiah slams Pinarayi Vijayan for criticising Kogilu eviction drive
December 29, 2025 9:32 pm
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also says eligible people among the evictees in Kogilu near Yelahanka in Bengaluru will be given houses built under the CM One Lakh Housing Scheme.
After Pinarayi’s ‘bulldozer raj’ jibe, Karnataka govt hits back: ‘Don’t comment without facts’
December 28, 2025 4:06 am
Siddaramaiah said the action was necessary against the illegal occupation of government land. In Delhi, Siddaramaiah said that since 2019, people were living unauthorised on a five-acre plot designated for solid waste management.
Rs 466 crore KIIFB masala bond case: Inside ED’s forex violation case against Pinarayi Vijayan, former Kerala minister Thomas Isaac
December 19, 2025 8:10 pm
ED proceedings on hold following Kerala HC stay earlier this week; Kerala CM says central agency’s show-cause notice “utterly ridiculous”, expected around elections
Rare thaw: Kerala Governor, CM resolve V-C row, agree on 2 names
December 17, 2025 1:01 am
Both sides buried their differences two days before the Supreme court was slated to consider the names suggested by the Dhulia committee. The decision will be reported to the Supreme court on December 18 (Thursday).
Will screen all movies denied censor nod at Kerala film festival, Pinarayi Vijayan says
December 17, 2025 10:30 am
Meanwhile, after denying censor exemption to 19 films, the I&B ministry gave the green signal to the screening of four of them Tuesday. These include Beef, Once Upon a Time in Gaza, Eagles of the Republic, and Heart of the Wolf.
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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PINARAYI VIJAYAN VIDEOS
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.
How many Malayalees live in the Middle East: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
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
