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E. K. Nayanar

Indian politician (1918-2004)

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Erambala Krishnan Nayanar was an Indian writer, independence activist, communist politician and statesman who served as the 9th chief minister of Kerala from 1980 to 1981, 1987 to 1991 and again from 1996 to 2001. He served in that position for a total of 10 years, 11 months and 22 days, thus making him the longest-served Chief Minister of Kerala. He was a senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

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Born
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Place of birth
Kalliasseri wd
Died
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Place of death
New Delhi wd
Citizenship
India, British Raj wd
Occupation
politician, poet, autobiographer wd
Political party
Communist Party of India (Marxist) wd
Education
Moothedath High School wd

Positions held wd

  • Chief Minister of Kerala (20 May 1996 – 13 May 2001)
  • Chief Minister of Kerala (26 March 1987 – 17 June 1991)
  • Chief Minister of Kerala (25 January 1980 – 20 October 1981)
  • Member of the Lok Sabha
  • Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly

Questions

When was E. K. Nayanar born?
E. K. Nayanar was born on 9 December 1918 in Kalliasseri.
What positions has E. K. Nayanar held?
Positions held by E. K. Nayanar include: Chief Minister of Kerala (1996–2001); Chief Minister of Kerala (1987–1991); Chief Minister of Kerala (1980–1981); Member of the Lok Sabha; Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
Where did E. K. Nayanar study?
E. K. Nayanar was educated at Moothedath High School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): E. K. Nayanar · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3504500 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Ek nayanar.jpeg by Kannanshanmugam,Shanmugamstudio,Kollam (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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