Kanam Rajendran (10 November 1950 – 8 December 2023) was an Indian politician who was a member of the Communist Party of India.[1] He represented Vazhoor constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 1982 to 1991. In March 2015, he was elected the Secretary of Communist Party of India Kerala State Council.
Kanam Rajendran | |
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State Secretary of the Communist Party of India, Kerala State Council | |
In office 2 March 2015 – 8 December 2023 | |
Preceded by | Pannyan Raveendran |
Succeeded by | Binoy Viswam |
Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1982 –1991 | |
Preceded by | M. K. Joseph |
Succeeded by | K. Narayana Kurup |
Constituency | Vazhoor |
Personal details | |
Born | Kanam, Kottayam, Travancore–Cochin, India | 10 November 1950
Died | 8 December 2023 Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India | (aged 73)
Political party | Communist Party of India |
Spouse | Vanaja Rajendran |
Children | 2 |
Parents |
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Alma mater | CMS College Kottayam, Baselius College, Kottayam |
Kanam was born in Koottickal, a village in Kottayam district on 10 November 1950. He studied at CMS College Kottayam.[2]
Kanam died on 8 December 2023, at the age of 73.[3][4] The death happened at Amrita Hospital, Kochi,[5] where he had been undergoing diabetes treatment. He had undergone a foot amputation surgery as part of the treatment. The immediate cause of death was a heart attack. The mortal remains were brought to his native place, and a funeral with full state honours was held at Kanam, Kottayam on 10 December 2023. Many personalities paid their tribute.