Here is a family tree of Pinarayi Vijayan, the current Chief Minister of Kerala and a senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) — CPI(M):

👤 Pinarayi Vijayan – At a Glance

  • Full Name: Pinarayi Vijayan

  • Born: March 24, 1945

  • Birthplace: Pinarayi village, Kannur district, Kerala

  • Current Position: Chief Minister of Kerala (2016–present)

  • Political Party: Communist Party of India (Marxist) – CPI(M)

  • Education: B.A. in Economics from Government Brennen College, Thalassery

  • Marital Status: Married to Kamala Vijayan

  • Children: Two (Veena and Vivek)

👪 Family Members

👨‍👩‍👦 Parents

  • Father: Koran – Worked as a toddy tapper

  • Mother: Kalyani – Homemaker

  • From a modest working-class family in a rural village

👩‍❤️‍👨 Spouse

  • Wife: Kamala Vijayan

    • Profession: Retired teacher and former Vice Principal at GVHSS Nadakkavu, Kozhikode

    • Known for her low-profile and dignified public presence

👧👦 Children

  1. Veena Vijayan

    • Profession: Entrepreneur

    • Role: CEO of Exalogic Solutions Pvt. Ltd, an IT company

    • Married to: P.A. Mohammed Riyas, a rising CPI(M) leader and current Minister of Public Works and Tourism in Kerala

    • This marriage brought significant attention, uniting two powerful leftist political families in Kerala

  2. Vivek Vijayan

    • Profession: Reportedly worked in the UAE

    • Maintains a very private life and is not involved in politics

🏡 Family Traits & Values

  • The Vijayan family is known for:

    • Simplicity and discipline

    • Leftist ideology and secular values

    • Avoidance of public extravagance or overt political dynasty behavior

    • Respect for education, hard work, and public service

🛠️ Early Life & Background

  • Born into a poor tapper family, Vijayan worked in a cotton mill in Coimbatore before returning to Kerala for education.

  • Became active in student politics during college and joined the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in the 1960s.

  • Jailed during The Emergency (1975–77) for over a year.

🏛️ Political Career

🔹 Early Roles:

  • Rose through the Kerala Students Federation (KSF) and Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI).

  • Held leadership roles in CPI(M) Kannur district and later at the state level.

🔹 Ministerial Posts:

  • Minister for Electricity and Co-operation (1996–1998) under the E.K. Nayanar government

    • Known for modernizing Kerala’s power sector

    • Resigned due to the controversial SNC-Lavalin case (later cleared)

🔹 Chief Minister:

  • Became CM in 2016, leading the Left Democratic Front (LDF) to victory

  • Re-elected in 2021, a historic second consecutive term for the Left in Kerala

🧾 Achievements as CM

  • Handled Kerala floods (2018, 2019) with strong disaster response

  • Gained national recognition for COVID-19 containment measures during the early phase of the pandemic

  • Implemented social welfare schemes, health infrastructure upgrades, and digital education initiatives

  • Spearheaded K-FON (Kerala Fibre Optic Network) to offer affordable internet access

🧠 Known For

  • Sharp administrator

  • Firm ideological stance on Leftist principles

  • Pragmatic governance blended with social justice

🧾 Key Notes:

  • Pinarayi Vijayan: Born in 1945 in Kannur district, Kerala. Elected CM in 2016 and re-elected in 2021.

  • Kamala Vijayan: Pinarayi’s wife, a retired educator.

  • Veena Vijayan: His daughter, CEO of a software company (Exalogic Solutions Pvt. Ltd).

  • Vivek Vijayan: Son, who keeps a low profile and is not active in politics.

  • P.A. Mohammed Riyas: Veena’s husband, PWD & Tourism Minister in Kerala, and a prominent CPI(M) leader.

 

 

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