When was V. S. Achuthanandan born?

V. S. Achuthanandan was born on 20 October 1923 in Punnapra.

What positions has V. S. Achuthanandan held?

Positions held by V. S. Achuthanandan include: Member of the 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2016–2021); Member of the 13th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2011–2016); Chief Minister of Kerala (2006–2011); Member of the 12th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2006–2011); Member of the 11th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2001–2006).

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V. S. Achuthanandan

Indian politician

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Velikkakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan, also known by his initials VS, was an Indian communist politician, independence activist, marxist theoretician, writer and statesman who was the Chief Minister of Kerala from 2006 to 2011. At 82, he was the oldest person to have assumed the office. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist). He served as the chairman of the Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission from 2016 to 2021. He served as the Leader of the Opposition for 15 years, making him the longest serving Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.

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Born: 20 October 1923 wd
Place of birth: Punnapra wd
Died: 21 July 2025 wd
Place of death: Thiruvananthapuram wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: politician, trade unionist, freedom fighter wd
Political party: Communist Party of India (Marxist) (since 1964), Communist Party of India (until 1964) wd
Official website: vsachuthanandan.in/en wd

Positions held wd

Member of the 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly (21 May 2016 – 3 May 2021)
Member of the 13th Kerala Legislative Assembly (14 May 2011 – 20 May 2016)
Chief Minister of Kerala (18 May 2006 – 14 May 2011)
Member of the 12th Kerala Legislative Assembly (13 May 2006 – 14 May 2011)
Member of the 11th Kerala Legislative Assembly (13 May 2001 – 12 May 2006)
Member of the 4th Kerala Legislative Assembly (4 October 1970 – 22 March 1977)
Member of the 3rd Kerala Legislative Assembly (3 March 1967 – 26 June 1970)

Awards wd

Padma Vibhushan (2026)
Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs (2026)

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When was V. S. Achuthanandan born?: V. S. Achuthanandan was born on 20 October 1923 in Punnapra.
What positions has V. S. Achuthanandan held?: Positions held by V. S. Achuthanandan include: Member of the 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2016–2021); Member of the 13th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2011–2016); Chief Minister of Kerala (2006–2011); Member of the 12th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2006–2011); Member of the 11th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2001–2006).

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