P. Jayarajan

P. Jayarajan (born 27 November 1952) is a member[3] of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) Kerala state committee and former member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly who represented Koothuparamba constituency from 2001 to 2011.[4][5][6][7] He served as the secretary of Communist Party of India (Marxist) Kannur District Committee from 2010 until he was replaced by M.V. Jayarajan in March 2019.[8][9] In March 2019 he was named the Left Democratic Front candidate from Vatakara for the 2019 Indian General Elections.[10]

Not to be confused with E. P. Jayarajan.
Not to be confused with M. V. Jayarajan.
P. Jayarajan
Member of Legislative Assembly for Koothuparamba
In office
2001–2011
Preceded byK.K. Shailaja[1]
Succeeded byK.P. Mohanan
Secretary, CPI(M) Kannur District Committee
In office
13 December 2010 – 11 March 2019
Personal details
Born (1952-11-27) 27 November 1952[2]
Kadirur, Kannur, Madras State, India
Political partyCommunist Party of India (Marxist)
Spouse(s)Yamuna T.P.
Children2 sons
ParentsKunhiraman
Deviamma
ResidenceKoothuparamba

Personal life

P. Jayrajan was born on 27 November 1952 to Kunhiraman and Deviamma at Kadirur. Jayarajan's wife Yamuna is the secretary of Kuthuparamba Cooperative Rural Bank, and they have two sons. He is the brother of P. Sathidevi, CPI(M) state committee member and former MP from Vadakara.[11][12]

Political career

Jayarajan's entry to politics was through the students’ movement. He served as the district secretary and president of the Students’ Federation of India.[13] He became a member of the CPI(M) in 1972, and went on to serve as its Koothuparamba area secretary for 10 years. He was then elected to the CPI(M) Kannur district secretariat, and later, in 1998, to the state committee.

He was appointed the secretary of the CPI(M) Kannur district committee in December 2010 and was re-elected subsequently in 2012 and 2015. He went on to hold the position until March 2019, when, after being named the Left Democratic Front candidate from Vatakara for the 2019 Indian General Elections, he was replaced by M.V. Jayarajan.[13]

Electoral career

P. Jayarajan was first elected to the Eleventh Kerala Legislative Assembly from Koothuparamba constituency in 2001. His election was declared void by the Supreme Court of India on 11 January 2005. Later, in the by-election held on 5 June 2005, he was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly. He continued to win the seat in 2006, when fresh elections were held to Twelfth Kerala Legislative Assembly.[2]

Results of elections contested by Jayarajan from Koothuparamba
Sl no. Election Votes Nearest rival Votes Margin
1 2001 Kerala Elections 71,240 Prabhakaran (INC) 52,620 18,620[14]
2 2005 by-election 81,872 Prabhakaran (INC) 36,495 45,377[6]
3 2006 Kerala Elections 78,246 Adv. Sajeev Joseph (INC) 39,919 38,327[15]

2019 Lok Sabha Elections

P. Jayarajan was named the Left Democratic Front candidate for Vatakara constituency for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections by the Communist Party of India (Marxist).[16][17] His sister and CPI(M) leader P. Sathidevi had represented the constituency from 2004 to 2009.[18]

Trade Union Leadership

Jayarajan was formerly the president of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), Kannur district committee. He has also rendered service as the president of Rubco Employees Union, the president of Aralam Farm Workers Union and as president of Kuthuparamba Area Head load Workers Union.[2]

Attempt on life

Jayarajan was attacked by RSS/BJP activists on 25 August 1999 at his house at Kathiroor owing to political animosity. He was severely injured as one of his arms was nearly chopped off and the other lost a thumb.

Six of the nine accused were found guilty later in 2007.[19]

Philanthropy

Jayarajan is the chairman of Initiative for Rehabilitation and Palliative Care (IRPC)[20][21][22] that was founded with the aim of provided palliative care. It has subsequently expanded its spheres of influence with activities like kanivu, which provides training and jobs to the differently abled and unarvu, which aims at creating educational awareness among children in tribal hamlets.[23]

References
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  2. "Members: Kerala Legislature". Official Website of Kerala Legislative Assembly. Kerala Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  3. "State Committee". CPI(M) Kerala. CPI(M) Kerala. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
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  6. "Historic win for LDF in bypolls". The Hindu. 6 June 2005. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  7. "Kuthuparamba Assembly Constituency Election Result". Result University. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  8. "P Jayarajan re-elected CPI(M) Kannur district secretary". The New Indian Express.
  9. "MV Jayarajan elected CPM Kannur district secretary". The New Indian Express.
  10. "P Jayarajan to be CPM candidate in Vadakara". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  11. "Biodata of Ms. P. Satheedevi (CPIM)". Kerala Assembly. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  12. "Only two women make it in Kerala". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  13. "P. Jayarajan to helm CPI(M) in Kannur again". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  14. "Kerala Assembly Election Results in 2001". Elections. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  15. "Kerala Assembly Election 2006 - Constituency Wise Result". Rediff. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
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  17. "വടകര പിടിക്കാൻ സിപിഎം; പി. ജയരാജൻ സ്ഥാനാർഥിയാവും". Indian Express Malayalam. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  18. "വടകര സീറ്റ്: അഭിപ്രായ വ്യത്യാസമില്ല, എതിർസ്വരങ്ങൾ പ്രതിസന്ധി ഉണ്ടാക്കില്ലെന്ന് പി ജയരാജൻ". Asianet News.
  19. "Six BJP/RSS men found guilty in attempt to murder case". The Hindustan Times. 28 June 2007. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  20. "A surprise meeting and a weeping Kadannappally". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  21. "നടി പ്രിയങ്കയെത്തി അമ്മമാർക്ക് സാന്ത്വനമേകാൻ; മാറോടണച്ച് അമ്മമാരും,കണ്ണൂരിലെ ഐആര്‍പിസിയിൽ സംഭവിച്ചത്". One India Malayalam. 3 December 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  22. "CPM to offer palliative care for pilgrims". Times of India. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  23. "CPI(M) Reaches People through Palliative Care Movement in Kerala". People's Democracy. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
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