P. K. Jayalakshmi is an Indian politician and the former Minister for Welfare of Backward Communities in the state Government of Kerala.

P.K. Jayalakshmi
In office
May 2011 – May 2016
ConstituencyMananthavady
Personal details
Born (1980-10-03) 3 October 1980 (age 44)[1]
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseC. A. Anilkumar (2015-present)
Alma materGovernment College Mananthavady - Kannur University

Life

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On 10 May 2015, she married C. A. Anilkumar, who is the grand-nephew of her father. Their marriage took place according to the traditions of Kurichiya tribe. She graduated in BA English from Government College Mananthavady. She became only the third minister in Kerala to marry while holding office. She retired from politics in 2019 due to issues from Kerala congress.[2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Members - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org.
  2. ^ "Kerala woman minister marries farmer". Deccan Herald. 10 May 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Kerala woman minister PK Jayalakshmi marries farmer". Deccan Chronicle. 10 May 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
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