K. Rajan (politician)

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Adv. K. Rajan
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Minister for Revenue and Housing,
Government of Kerala
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20 May 2021 (2021-05-20)
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Krishnankutti Rajan (born 26 May 1973) is an Indian politician who has served as the Minister for Revenue and Housing of Kerala since 2021. [1] He previously served as the Chief Whip of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 2019 to 2021. He is a Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly since 2016 representing Ollur.

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He is also a member of the Kerala State Executive Committee of Communist Party of India and national secretary of AIYF.

Personal life

Son of Shri P. Krishnankutti Menon and Smt. K. Remani; born at Anthikad on 26 May 1973. He is married to Smt. Anupama N. [2]

Political career

Kerala Legislative Assembly Election
YearConstituencyClosest RivalMajority

(Votes)

Won/Lost
2016OllurM P Vincent (INC)13248Won [3]
2021OllurJose Valloor (INC)21506Won [4]

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References

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  3. "Kerala Assembly Election Results in 2016". www.elections.in. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  4. "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 21 May 2021.