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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

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...inister in Kerala to get a second consecutive mandate, began his second innings with 17 new faces in the 21-member cabinet — eight ministers are first-time legislators. The Cabinet has three women members now. Vijayan had dropped all CPI(M) ministers from his previous regime, recruiting a new team as Kerala battles the pandemic. Less than 500 people attended the event due to Covid-19 protocols. The Congress had opposed the event citing Covid restrictions and the party-led UDF boycotted it on May 20, 2021. Born in Kannur in May 1945, he was actively involved with the Communist party of Kerala since he was a college student. He became member of CPI(M) Kannur district committee at a young age of 24 and went on to be become District Secretariat four years later. He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly four times- 1970, 1977, 1991 and 1996. As an active member of the Communist party in Kerala, he gave leadership to two of the most significant political campaigns in the state- the Kerala march of 2006 and the Nava Kerala march of 2009.

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

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

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.

👁 Ajith's remuneration demands
‘There’s almost no one to offer it’: Tiruppur Subramaniam on Ajith’s big fee demand
Entertainment43 min ago

Tamil film financier Tiruppur Subramaniam sheds light on the ongoing delay in Ajith Kumar's next project, attributing it to the actor's high salary demands and the shortage of big-investment studios in the industry. He suggests that Ajith consider profit-sharing models with production houses to continue making films.

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.

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.

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

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