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  • Nayanar had been a correspondent and editor for Deshabhimani. He had worked in Chennai as Deshabhimani correspondent. He used to write a weekly column in Deshabhimani, Munnottu (Forward). [6] [18]

    Nayanar was renowned for his humorous remarks and speeches. [3] During his third term as Chief Minister, Nayanar also used to conduct a public interaction show, "Mukhya Mantriyodu Chothikyuka" ("Ask the Chief Minister") in Asianet TV channel. [19] [20]

    Personal life

    Nayanar married Sarada Teacher, niece of K. P. R. Gopalan in 1958. They had two sons and two daughters. [3] [4]

    Death

    E. K. Nayanar Memorial at Payyambalam Beach, where he was cremated. E K Nayanar Memorial Payyambalam.jpg
    E. K. Nayanar Memorial at Payyambalam Beach, where he was cremated.

    Nayanar was admitted to the AIIMS on 26 April for advanced treatment of diabetes, from which he suffered for a long time, after a brief stay at the Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram earlier. His condition became worse following a massive heart attack, which was his third, on 6 May when he was put on the life support system. He died on 19 May 2004 at the age of 85 after suffering from heart and kidney failure. [2] He was cremated with full state honours at Payyambalam Beach, Kannur. He is survived by his wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

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    E. K. Nayanar
    E.K.Nayanar 1.jpg
    9th Chief Minister of Kerala
    Preceded by Chief Minister of Kerala
    1980–1981
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by Chief Minister of Kerala
    1987–1991
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by Chief Minister of Kerala
    1996–2001
    Succeeded by