Quick Info
| Profession | Indian politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/05/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Kozhuvalloor, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India |
Latest News about Saji Cherian
02/07/2025
Cherian said Kerala was seeing a significant rise in divisive politics, citing protests against Zumba dance and demands to rename the film Janaki vs The State of Kerala. He framed these examples as signs of growing polarization in the state.
31/03/2025
Saji Cherian publicly defended the makers of the Malayalam film L2: Empuraan after right-wing groups attacked the movie’s plot and director. His comments added to the wider political and cultural debate around the film in Kerala.
03/01/2025
Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian sparked controversy after saying smoking is not a big mistake and admitting that he smokes. The remarks drew attention because they came from a senior state minister speaking publicly on a health-related issue.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Chengannur; former Minister for Fisheries, Culture and Youth Affairs in Kerala |
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| Political Party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara |
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| Law College | Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Christina S. Cherian |
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Family
| Father | T. T. Cherian |
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| Mother | Sosamma Cherian |
Career
| Political Career |
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| Constituency | Chengannur |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/SajiCherian11 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started political activity through the Students Federation of India. | |
| 2. Held roles in local bodies and cooperative institutions. | |
| 3. Resigned from ministerial post in 2022 and was later reinstated in 2023. |