Krishnankutti Rajan (born 26 May 1973) is an Indian politician who has served as the Minister for Revenue and Housing of Kerala since 2021.[1] He previously served as the Chief Whip of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 2019 to 2021. He is a Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly since 2016 representing Ollur.
Adv. K. Rajan | |
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| Minister for Revenue and Housing, Government of Kerala | |
| Assumed office 20 May 2021 | |
| Chief Minister | Pinarayi Vijayan |
| Preceded by | E. Chandrasekharan |
| Chief Whip of Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 28 June 2019 – 3 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Unniyadan |
| Succeeded by | N. Jayaraj |
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2 June 2016 | |
| Preceded by | M. P. Vincent |
| Constituency | Ollur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 May 1973 Anthikad, Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Communist Party of India |
| Spouse | Anupama N. |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | |
| Source: [1] | |
He is also a member of the Kerala State Executive Committee of Communist Party of India and national secretary of AIYF.
Personal life
editSon of Shri P. Krishnankutti Menon and Smt. K. Remani; born at Anthikad on 26 May 1973. He is married to Smt. Anupama N.[2]
Political career
edit- Vice President, AISF National
- Secretary, AIYF National
- Executive Member, CPI Kerala
- Council Member, CPI National
- MLA, Ollur (2016-21)
- MLA, Ollur (2021-2026)
- Chief Whip, Kerala LA
- Minister, Government of Kerala
| Year | Constituency | Closest Rival | Majority
(Votes) |
Won/Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ollur | M P Vincent (INC) | 13248 | Won[3] |
| 2021 | Ollur | Jose Valloor (INC) | 21506 | Won[4] |
References
edit- ^ "CPI MLAs Chinchu Rani, P Prasad, K Rajan, G R Anil get entry to Pinaray Vijayan 2.0 cabinet". english.mathrubhumi.com. 18 May 2021.
- ^ http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/Members-Eng/88%20Rajan%20K.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election Results in 2016". www.elections.in. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
External links
edit- Roshy Augustine and K Rajan—Once classmates, now Cabinet colleagues [2]
- Chief Whip last time, minister now...[3]
- [4]
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