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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
You were at Delhi protest, but your police booked protesters in Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan to CM
July 29, 2026 7:27 am
Kerala CMO says Opposition Leader’s letter demanding withdrawal of cases against protesters in state has been handed over to Home Dept to take a decision
2 big reasons why Left thinks it lost Kerala: Vijayan, ‘soft’ Hindutva
July 29, 2026 11:19 am
‘It was perplexing how a message was solicited from the UP CM and how a party minister agreed to read it out,’ CPM central committee says regarding the reading of Yogi Adityanath’s message during last year’s Global Ayyappa Sangamam organised by the Kerala govt
ED summons Kerala ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter in money laundering probe
June 09, 2026 12:03 pm
The ED alleges that CMRL made payments amounting to Rs 2.78 crore to Exalogic under the guise of IT consultancy services.
From school software to metals consultancy: Probe details how Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter pocketed Rs 2.78 crore
June 08, 2026 5:48 pm
Ministry of Corporate Affairs investigated financial dealings between Veena T’s firm and and Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd.
Kerala High Court dismisses appeal against ED probe by firm linked to Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter
June 06, 2026 4:58 am
Non-registration of FIR in respect of a scheduled offence can’t bar ED from initiating civil action, says court
ED team attacked in Kerala after raid at Pinarayi Vijayan's residence
May 27, 2026 6:51 pm
Left workers attacked a team of Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials after they conducted a raid at former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's residence.
His home among premises searched by ED, Pinarayi targets BJP and Rahul
May 28, 2026 2:18 am
Vijayan said the raid may have 'satisfied leaders like Rahul Gandhi who had raised the question why the ED was not arresting me'.
CM Satheesan can democratise power — or emulate his predecessor
May 15, 2026 3:20 pm
The last CM, Pinarayi Vijayan, did something fundamental to the office. Over his decade-long tenure, his CMO became the central pole in a way Kerala has never seen before. Post-Pinarayi, the top job is bigger than ever
On Vijayan turf, a question hovers: Did cadre revolt seal CPI(M) fate in Kannur
May 07, 2026 1:52 am
In CPI(M)'s stronghold district, two party rebels win with UDF's support, while its winning seats see a sharp dip in margins, including in Vijay's Dharmadam
Pinarayi Vijayan’s greatest virtues became his undoing
May 06, 2026 2:15 pm
The very discipline that had built the machine had, over time, made the machine indifferent to the people it was built to serve
PINARAYI VIJAYAN PHOTOS
In Pictures: ED officials attacked in Kerala after raid at Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence
May 27, 2026 4:46 pm
CPI (M) workers threw eggs and bricks at ED vehicles, smashing wind shields of the cars with sticks
ED raids ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s house in CMRL money-laundering case
May 27, 2026 1:46 pm
The ED searches are being held at 10 premises, including the residences of Pinarayi Vijayan’s son-in-law, Muhammed Riyas, and CMRL MD Sasidharan Kartha
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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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
