C. K. Saseendran
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C. K. Saseendran is an Indian politician, social worker, dairy farmer, agriculturist and the former MLA of Kalpetta in 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly.[2] He is a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).[3][4][5]
C. K. Saseendran | |
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സി. കെ. ശശീന്ദ്രൻ | |
Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly from Kalpetta | |
In office 2016–2021 | |
Preceded by | M. V. Shreyams Kumar |
Succeeded by | T Siddique |
Constituency | Kalpetta |
Personal details | |
Born | 1958 (age 65–66) |
Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
Spouse(s) | C. Usha |
Children | Gautham, Anagha |
Residence | Kalpetta, Kerala[1] |
Political careerEdit
Saseendran entered politics through the students' movements of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).[citation needed] He became a full member of the party in 1981 and has worked as area secretary of CPI(M) for Kalpetta and Mananthavady, and is a District Committee (DC) member.[6] In addition, he has served as the district secretary of CPI(M), convenor of Adivasi Bhoo Samrakshana Samiti, and a member of Kerala State Karshaka Thozhilali Union (KSKTU). Saseendran is seen as a champion of the tribals, who make up a considerable proportion of the population Wayanad (the district he comes from), and has been at the forefront of numerousagitations for the landless tribals.[7]
Constituency | Closest Rival | Majority
(Votes) |
Won/Lost |
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Kalpetta | M. V. Shreyams Kumar (JD(U)) | 13083 | Won[8] |
Personal lifeEdit
Saseendran comes from Arinjermala, near Kalpetta. He is married to C. Usha, a part-time bank employee, and they have two children, Gautham and Anagha.[9]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "C.K. Saseendran". No Corruption. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ↑ "Kerala 2016 C K SASEENDRAN (Winner) KALPETTA". myneta.info. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ↑ "C K Saseendran Gets Third Term". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ↑ "C K SASEENDRAN KALPETTA". ndtv.com. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ↑ "C K Saseendran gets a well-deserved win". deccanchronicle.com. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ↑ "Members - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ↑ "C.K. Saseendran re-elected CPI(M) district secretary". The Hindu. 2 January 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ↑ "Kalpetta Election Result 2021 LIVE: Kalpetta MLA Election Result & Vote Share - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ↑ "Scanned affidavit" (PDF). My Neta. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
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