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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 be CM again, predicts Congress’s Mani Shankar Aiyar as he hails Kerala’s CPM govt
February 15, 2026 9:26 pm
Participating in the Kerala govt’s ‘Vision 2031 International Conference’, the Congress leader expressed regret regarding the ‘absence of my party colleagues on this occasion’
Kerala to bid farewell with state honours to 10-month-old Alin, state’s youngest organ donor
February 15, 2026 11:12 am
Alin Sherin Abraham, who suffered serious injuries in a road accident while travelling with her family in Kottayam on February 5, was declared brain dead on Friday.
Pinarayi Vijayan to anchor CPI(M)’s Kerala hat-trick bid. But what comes next?
February 12, 2026 8:09 pm
Though neither the CPI(M) nor the Kerala CM has explicitly stated that he will contest again, not contesting the coming election makes little political sense. And, the party has said Vijayan is its face for the polls. However, the succession question continues to persist.
Kerala BJP, Pinarayi on same page over paddy bonus cut
February 09, 2026 4:47 pm
Significantly, the Kerala government provides an additional bonus of Rs 6.31 per kg for paddy procurement. The development comes just ahead of Assembly polls in Kerala.
Kerala issues order to block National Population Register in state after Union Budget allocation
February 07, 2026 1:49 am
A communication from the CMO said that in 2019 itself, the state had ordered to stop all procedures related to implementing the NPR along with the Census
Kerala to invest Rs 1,905 crore in Sabari rail project - check route, station list
February 05, 2026 8:50 pm
Kerala Sabari Rail Project Route Map, Station List: Sharing a post on X, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that plans are in place to develop the Sabari rail corridor and link it directly with Vizhinjam International Port.
‘Surprising’ that Confident Group’s CJ Roy could ‘lay hands on gun’ during income tax search: Kerala CM demands judicial probe
February 02, 2026 11:56 am
Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying the incident was a ‘blot on the tax administration of the country’
‘Is Kerala not on India’s map?’: Pinarayi Vijayan slams Budget 2026 as key state demands vanish
February 01, 2026 8:35 pm
Slamming the Union Budget, Vijayan said Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has deliberately forgotten the fact that Kerala, too, is “on India’s map”.
How Opposition hopes to regain plot as BJP looks to clear road to 2029: Bengal to Tamil Nadu, Kerala
January 28, 2026 6:25 am
PM Modi has lost no time in shifting his focus to poll-bound Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with the BJP going all out to expand its footprint in the South
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.
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
