P.K. Jayalakshmi | |
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In office May 2011 –May 2016 | |
Constituency | Mananthavady |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] | 3 October 1980
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | C. A. Anilkumar (2015-present) |
Alma mater | Government College Mananthavady - Kannur University |
P. K. Jayalakshmi is an Indian politician and the former Minister for Welfare of Backward Communities in the state Government of Kerala.
On 10 May 2015,she married C. A. Anilkumar,who is the grand-nephew of her father. Their marriage took place according to the traditions of Kurichiya tribe. She graduated in BA English from Government College Mananthavady. She became only the third minister in Kerala to marry while holding office. [2] [3]
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