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E. Rajendran

E. Rajendran (31 August 1950 – 29 March 2008) was an Indian politician from Kerala, affiliated with the Communist Party of India (CPI). He represented the Chadayamangalam constituency in the 9th Kerala Legislative Assembly (1991–1996). Rajendran was also an early leader of the All India Youth Federation (AIYF) and actively associated with the cashew workers’ union and the cooperative movement.

Early Life

Born on 31 August 1950 to A. Easwara Pillai^[1] (the Founder Manager of A.E.P.M.H.S.S. Irumpanangadu in Kollam District and former Member of the Sree Moolam Praja Sabha) and Meenakshi Amma, he grew up in a family deeply engaged in public service and education. At the age of 27, he succeeded his father as Manager of A.E.P.M.H.S.S. Irumpanangadu^[2], a position he held with dedication until his death. He pursued his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Fathima Matha National College, Kollam, and soon became actively involved in political movements. As one of the early leaders of the All India Youth Federation (AIYF), he spearheaded the “Thozhil allenkil Jail Samaram” (Job or Jail struggle), for which he was imprisoned due to his activism. His family also had strong political ties, with his elder brother, E. Chandrasekharan Nair, serving as a senior leader of the Communist Party of India and holding ministerial portfolios in Kerala, including Food and Civil Supplies, Tourism, and Law.

Political Career

E. Rajendran was the Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly (1991–1996). He represented Chadayamangalam constituency as a CPI candidate in the 9th KLA.

Party and Union Roles:

Member, CPI State Council.
Member, Cochin University Science and Technology (CUSAT) Senate.
General Secretary, AIYF Kerala State Committee.
Actively associated with the cashew workers’ union and the cooperative movement.

Electoral History

1987 Kerala Legislative Assembly Election – Runner-up, Kottarakkara constituency (lost by 2,097 votes to R. Balakrishna Pillai).
1991 Kerala Legislative Assembly Election-Elected as MLA to the 9^th KLA from Chadayamangalam constituency

Death

E. Rajendran passed away on 29 March 2008. His obituary was recorded in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on 23 July 2008.

Legacy

E. Rajendran is remembered as a grassroots CPI leader who combined legislative work with trade union activism. His contributions to the AIYF, cashew workers’ union, and cooperative movement highlight his role in Kerala’s leftist politics of the 1980s and 1990s.

References

Kerala Legislature Members – Official Profile: E. Rajendran, 9th KLA
E. Chandrasekharan Nair – Ministerial Tenure and Biography (Wikipedia)

[1] ttp://klaproceedings.niyamasabha.org/digital/docs_to_pdf.php?memberList=1001090

[2] ttps://schoolwiki.in/images/b/b2/39009-klm-2020.pdf

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