Arya Rajendran

Politician

Indian Mudavanmugal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

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ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/01/1999
Age27 years
BirthplaceMudavanmugal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Latest News about Arya Rajendran

03/10/2025

A former KSRTC driver sent a legal notice to the Kerala government and police, alleging the investigation into the bus-blocking incident involving Arya Rajendran and Sachin Dev was mishandled. The notice revived scrutiny of the case, which had already become a major political controversy in Kerala.

15/09/2025

Arya Rajendran received an award in London from the World Book of Records for Thiruvananthapuram's sustainable development work. The recognition sparked controversy over claims that the trip and award were linked to municipal spending and political promotion.

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Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBecoming the youngest mayor in Kerala and the youngest mayor in India at the age of 21
PoliticsCommunist Party of India (Marxist)
Political Journey
  • In December 2020, elected as the Municipal Councillor from the Mudavanmughal ward of Thiruvananthapuram.
  • In December 2020, sworn in as the mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.
  • In 2025, stepped down from the mayor's post following the announcement of civic polls by the State Election Commission.

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Carmel Girls Higher Secondary School, Trivandrum
  • Government Higher Secondary School for Girls Cotton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram
College/UniversityAll Saints' College, Trivandrum
Educational QualificationBSc Mathematics (Second Year Student)

Personal Life

Arya Rajendran is a dedicated student who continued her BSc Mathematics studies while serving as mayor.
She was immersed in left-wing political culture from childhood, joining the Balasangham (children's wing of CPI(M)) in fifth grade.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseSachin Dev
Affairs/BoyfriendsSachin Dev (politician, former State Secretary of SFI and Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly)

Family

FatherRajendran (Electrician)
MotherSreelatha (Insurance agent)
SiblingsAaravind (Automobile engineer)

Career

Priority in First Term as Mayor
  • Build more primary health centres
  • Improve waste management activities in Thiruvananthapuram
Achievements
  • UN-Habitat award for sustainable development for Thiruvananthapuram under her leadership.
  • Became India's youngest mayor at age 21, breaking the previous record held by Sabita Begam.
  • Led Thiruvananthapuram to receive the UN-Habitat award for sustainable development.
  • Served as the third woman from CPI(M) to hold the mayor's office of an urban local government.
  • Served as the state president of Balasangham and a state committee member of the Students' Federation of India (SFI).

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/s.aryarajendran/
Twitterhttps://x.com/SAryaRajendran

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Arya Rajendran made history by becoming the Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram at just 21 years old.
2. Coming from a family with left-wing political roots, she was immersed in the political world.
3. Her journey began early as she engaged with the Balasangam and later became part of the Students Federation of India.
4. Even after her election victory, Arya remained committed to her mayoral responsibilities while pursuing her studies.
5. She joined Balasangham, the children’s wing of the CPI(M), in fifth grade and later became its state president.
6. She served as a state committee member of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and as a CPI(M) area committee member in Chala, Thiruvananthapuram.
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