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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.
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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
‘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: Matter of worry for those who believe in secularism
December 14, 2025 7:25 am
Reacting to the outcome in the local body polls in the state, Vijayan, in a statement, said the LDF could not make a surge in the elections on the expected lines. “The reasons will be examined and the LDF will move ahead after making necessary corrections,’’ he added.
Kerala CM inaugurates 6th edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale
December 13, 2025 6:22 am
Inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, also present at the event were founder mentors of the biennale, politicians M A Baby and K V Thomas.
Decode Politics: Masala Bonds and a Kerala political slugfest — why Pinarayi Vijayan is under fire
December 02, 2025 8:47 pm
The ED has also served show cause notices to former state Finance Minister Issac Thomas and ex-IAS officer K M Abraham in connection with alleged FEMA violations. This has given the Opposition a chance to target the Left ahead of crucial local body polls.
ED notices to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, former minister Thomas Isaac over masala bond probe
December 01, 2025 10:09 pm
Former IAS officer has also been issued notice in connection with alleged FEMA violations.
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
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.
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
