E. P. Jayarajan (born 28 May 1950) is an Indian politician from the state of Kerala. He was the Minister for Industries and Sports in the Pinarayi Vijayan Ministry. He is elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Mattanur constituency in Kannur district and is a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). He completed his Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
E. P. Jayarajan | |
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| Minister for Industries and Sports, Government of Kerala | |
| In office 14 August 2018 – 3 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | A. C. Moideen |
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| In office 25 May 2016 – 14 October 2016 | |
| Preceded by |
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| Succeeded by | A. C. Moideen |
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2011–2021 | |
| Preceded by | constituency created |
| Succeeded by | K. K. Shailaja |
| Constituency | Mattanur |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Preceded by | M. V. Raghavan |
| Succeeded by | T. K. Balan |
| Constituency | Azhikode |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 May 1950 Irinave, Kannur, Madras State (present day Kerala), India |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse | P. K. Indira |
| Children | 2 |
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| Source: [1] | |
Political career edit
He was the first All India President of D.Y.F.I. (Democratic Youth Federation of India) and was the General Manager of the CPI(M) party mouthpiece Deshabhimani. He was the President of Kerala Karshaka Sangham and Central Committee Member of Communist Party of India (Marxist).[1]
He was a Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly from 1991 to 1996 and 2011 to 2021. On 25 May 2016, he took oath as the Minister for Industries and Sports under the new Kerala Cabinet led by Pinarayi Vijayan.[2] On 14 October 2016, he resigned over nepotism following allegations that he appointed his own family members as heads of public sector undertakings in the state.[3] In September 2017, the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) acquitted Jayarajan in the nepotism case and sought to close the case.[4]
He is currently the convener of the Left Democratic Front in Kerala.[5]
| Year | Constituency | Closest Rival | Majority
(Votes) |
Won/Lost |
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| 1987 | Azhikode | MV Raghavan (UDF Independent) | 1389 | Lost[6] |
| 1991 | Azhikode | C.P. Moosankutty (CMP) | 7709 | Won[7] |
| 2011 | Mattannur | Joseph Chaavara (SJD) | 30512 | Won[8] |
| 2016 | Mattannur | K. P. Prasanth (JD(U)) | 43381 | Won[9] |
Controversies edit
On April 2024, EP Jayarajan A secret meeting[10] was held with Prakash Javadekar[11][12] to leave the CPM and join the BJP[13][14]. The meeting also planned some political moves to give BJP a seat in Kerala. T.G Nandakumar acted as the mediator .[15] Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan responded against this [16]
References edit
- ^ "Shri. E. P.Jayarajan - Members - Kerala Legislature". Archived from the original on 16 November 2019.
- ^ "Pinarayi Vijayan swearing-in: As it happened". The Hindu. 25 May 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ "Kerala minister EP Jayarajan, facing charges of nepotism, resigns from cabinet". Firstpost. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Nepotism case: Vigilance report acquits EP Jayarajan". Mathrubhumi. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "ep jayarajan: LDF's Convener EP Jayarajan calls allegations against Kerala CM's daughter 'baseless' | News - Times of India Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election Results in 1991". www.elections.in. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election Results in 1991". www.elections.in. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election Results in 2011". www.elections.in. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election Results in 2016". www.elections.in. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/ep-jayarajans-admission-of-secret-meeting-with-javadekar-roils-cpm/articleshow/109659788.cms
- ^ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ldf-convener-ep-jayarajan-admits-meeting-bjps-prakash-javadekar/article68108778.ece
- ^ https://indianexpress.com/elections/jayarajan-kerala-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-cpm-leaders-meeting-bjp-javadekar-9291925/
- ^ https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/cpim-leader-ep-jayarajan-was-ready-to-join-bjp-says-shobha-surendran/article68106679.ece
- ^ https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/04/29/ep-visited-delhi-determined-bjp-changed-plan-after-phone-call-sobha-surendran.html#:~:text=He%20seemed%20determined%20to%20join,the%20BJP%20the%20next%20day.
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/discussed-top-cpm-leaders-entry-to-bjp-with-nandakumar-bjp-kerala-vice-president-sobha-surendran/articleshow/109569456.cms
- ^ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-cm-says-ldf-convenor-ep-jayarajan-should-have-exercised-caution-in-meeting-prakash-javadekar-in-presence-of-middleman/article68108895.ece
External links edit
- E.P. Jayarajan MLA Archived 17 July 2017 at the Wayback Machine