Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1945 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | Pinarayi, Madras Presidency, British India |
Latest News about Pinarayi Vijayan
16/09/2025
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defended the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON) project against criticism, saying it had helped bridge the digital divide in Kerala. He said the network had already provided one lakh connections and that the government aimed to expand it to 2.5 lakh connections by the following year.
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Bio/Wiki
| Politician | Chief Minister of Kerala from 2016 to 2026, and a senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Known for implementing major welfare and infrastructure initiatives including the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON), Ardram Mission, Haritha Keralam Mission, and Project LIFE. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Weight | 75 Kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Government Brennen College, Thalassery |
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Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Atheist |
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| Caste | Avarna Thiyya/Ezhava |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Watching Movies |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1978 |
Family
| Father | Mundayil Koran |
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| Mother | Kalyani |
| Spouse | Kamala Vijayan (Retired Teacher) |
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Career
| Politics |
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Favourites
| Food | Fish & Rice |
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| Actor | Rajinikanth |
| Colour | White |
Style Quotient
| Assets/Properties | Bonds, Debentures, Shares: ₹13 Lakhs Jewellery: ₹2 Lakhs |
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| Money Factor | Net Worth (approx.): Rs. 1 Crore |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He hails from a financially disadvantaged family in Pinarayi, Kannur district. | |
| 2. After completing his schooling, he worked as a handloom weaver for a year to support his family financially. | |
| 3. At 24, he became the Kannur district secretary of the Kerala Students Federation (KSF), which later transformed into the Students Federation of India (SFI) and eventually served as the President of the State committee. | |
| 4. He was also appointed as the president of the Kerala State Co-operative Bank. | |
| 5. During the 1975 National emergency, he was detained and reportedly tortured by the police due to his involvement in political activities during the Communist rule in Kerala. | |
| 6. Significant advancements were made in power generation capacity during his tenure as Electricity Minister through the implementation of new projects. | |
| 7. In 2002, he became a member of the Politburo of the CPI(M). | |
| 8. He was temporarily suspended in 2007 by the CPI(M) alongside V. S. Achuthanandan for exchanging inappropriate comments in the media but was later reinstated. | |
| 9. As Chief Minister, he launched various initiatives including Ardram Mission, Haritha Keralam Mission, Project LIFE, and Comprehensive Education Reforms. | |
| 10. He introduced India’s first all-woman police squad named the Pink Patrol to enhance the safety of children and women in public spaces. | |
| 11. He is the first chief minister from Kerala to be re-elected after completing a full term (five years) in office. | |
| 12. In 2022, he became the longest-continuously serving chief minister of Kerala, surpassing C. Achutha Menon. |