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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
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
LDF rout in Kerala throws up questions over Vijayan, CPM future
May 05, 2026 11:40 am
With several senior leaders and ministers facing defeat, party faces challenge in picking leader in the Assembly in case Vijayan decides to opt out of LoP race
Venugopal or Satheesan? As UDF heads to victory in Kerala, talk of CM face in Delhi
May 04, 2026 5:07 pm
With firecrackers and payasam, celebrations erupted outside Kerala House in Delhi on Monday.
Kerala verdict today: Can CPM hold on to its last stronghold, or will Congress return? 5 things to watch out for
May 04, 2026 4:13 am
If Left loses power in Kerala, there will not be any Communist government in any state for the first time since 1977
Four states, four CMs: Elections 2026 show face still matters the most
April 10, 2026 9:26 am
The BJP has a well-known leader in charge in Assam and this is precisely what it lacks in the others. For parties such as TMC and DMK, their CMs are their trump cards.
Why this is Pinarayi Vijayan’s election – to win or to lose
April 08, 2026 9:27 am
If his first term was about steering Kerala through a string of crises, from floods to the pandemic, his second has seen him consolidate his position. Now, as Pinarayi Vijayan faces another election, Shaju Philip and Liz Mathew on the 81-year-old comrade whose rise to the CM chair is a textbook case of political consolidation in a cadre party
‘Third coming’: On last stretch of campaign at his record-breaking seat, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan sees rousing welcomes, flash mobs
April 07, 2026 2:08 am
After leading the ruling LDF’s campaign in Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan tours his Assembly constituency, Dharmadam, ahead of April 9 election.
Kerala's development vs discontent battle: Why Thrithala is emerging as a key test for Vijayan govt
April 05, 2026 11:07 am
Amid CPI(M) MLA M B Rajesh vs Congress ex-MLA V T Balram tussle, many voters don't deny development, but feel the “real issues of unemployment, inflation and farmers’ distress remain unaddressed”
Comrade vs former comrade: Red feud plays out in a high-stakes Kerala battle
April 04, 2026 9:10 am
The Indian Express visits Ambalapuzha in Alappuzha district to witness how the contest between CPM MLA H Salam and his former party colleague G Sudhakaran, now backed by UDF, is unfolding.
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.
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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
