Kanam Rajendran (10 November 1950 – 8 December 2023) was an Indian politician who was a member of the Communist Party of India.[1] He represented Vazhoor constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 1982 to 1991. In March 2015, he was elected the Secretary of Communist Party of India Kerala State Council.
Kanam Rajendran | |
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| State Secretary of the Communist Party of India, Kerala State Council | |
| In office 2 March 2015 – 8 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Pannyan Raveendran |
| Succeeded by | Binoy Viswam |
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1982–1991 | |
| Preceded by | M. K. Joseph |
| Succeeded by | K. Narayana Kurup |
| Constituency | Vazhoor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 November 1950 Kanam, Kottayam, Travancore–Cochin, India |
| Died | 8 December 2023 (aged 73) Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Communist Party of India |
| Spouse | Vanaja Rajendran |
| Children | 2 |
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| Alma mater | CMS College Kottayam, Baselius College, Kottayam |
Kanam was born in Koottickal, a village in Kottayam district on 10 November 1950. He studied at CMS College Kottayam.[2]
Kanam died on 8 December 2023, at the age of 73.[3][4] The death happened at Amrita Hospital, Kochi,[5] where he had been undergoing diabetes treatment. He had undergone a foot amputation surgery as part of the treatment. The immediate cause of death was a heart attack. The mortal remains were brought to his native place, and a funeral with full state honours was held at Kanam, Kottayam on 10 December 2023. Many personalities paid their tribute.
Positions held
edit- Secretary, Communist Party of India (CPI) Kerala State Committee
- Secretary, All India Youth Federation (AIYF) Kerala State Committee
- Secretary, All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) Kerala State Committee
- Vice President, AIYF National Council
- Member, CPI State Secretariat
- Member, 7th Kerala Legislative Assembly (1982–87)
- Member, 8th Kerala Legislative Assembly (1987–91)
- Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances (1984–87)
References
edit- ^ "Kanam Rajendran". Kerala Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (8 December 2023). "CPI Secretary Kanam Rajendran dies aged 73". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Bureau, The Hindu (8 December 2023). "CPI Secretary Kanam Rajendran dies aged 73". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Kanam was a rock of communist revolution in Kerala: M V Govindan". OnManorama. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran passes away at private hospital in Kochi". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
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