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| birth_place = [[Alleppey]], [[Travancore|Kingdom of Travancore]], [[British India]]<br>(present day [[Alappuzha district|Alappuzha]], [[Kerala]], India) | | birth_place = [[Alleppey]], [[Travancore|Kingdom of Travancore]], [[British India]]<br />(present day [[Alappuzha district|Alappuzha]], [[Kerala]], India) | ||
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| governor = [[R. L. Bhatia]]<br>[[R. S. Gavai]] | | governor = [[R. L. Bhatia]]<br />[[R. S. Gavai]] | ||
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'''Velikkakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan''' | '''Velikkakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan''' (born 20 October 1923) is an Indian politician who was the [[Chief Minister of Kerala]] from 2006 to 2011. At 82, he is the oldest person to have assumed the office. He served as the chairman of [[Administrative reforms in Kerala]] with state cabinet rank from 2016 to 2021. He was also a former 3 times Leader of the Opposition of Kerala state. | ||
Achuthanandan was a member of the [[Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPI(M) Politburo]] from 1985 until July 2009, when he was reverted to the Central Committee of the party owing to his ideological dispositions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/cpm-drops-vs-from-politburo-gives-pinarayi/488362/|title=CPM drops VS from Politburo|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=29 October 2011}} | Achuthanandan was a member of the [[Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPI(M) Politburo]] from 1985 until July 2009, when he was reverted to the Central Committee of the party owing to his ideological dispositions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/cpm-drops-vs-from-politburo-gives-pinarayi/488362/|title=CPM drops VS from Politburo|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=12 July 2009 |access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref> | ||
Achuthanandan initiated various actions as the Chief Minister, including: the demolition drive in [[Munnar]] which claimed back acres of illegally occupied land,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kerala-govt-cleans-up-munnar-for-tourists_1096087|title=Kerala govt cleans up Munnar for tourists|date=10 May 2007|publisher=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] |access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref> the demolition drive in [[Kochi]] [[Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kochi|M. G. Road]] which claimed back the long lost [[Shoulder (road)|''shoulder'']] of the road, anti-[[Copyright infringement|piracy]] drive against film-[[Copyright infringement|piracy]], his struggle against the [[Lottery]] mafia in the state. He was instrumental in convicting former minister [[R. Balakrishna Pillai]] on charges of corruption.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/article1468875.ece|title=Jail for one corrupt politician|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=19 February 2011|access-date=29 October 2011|last1=Iyer|first1=V. R. Krishna}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiankanoon.org/doc/1296574/|title=V.S. Achuthanandan vs R. Balakrishna Pillai on 13 May 1994| access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref> Achuthanandan also took the lead in promoting [[free software]] in the state, and especially in adopting free software in the public education system of the state.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/08/22/stories/2006082210770400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012174326/http://hindu.com/2006/08/22/stories/2006082210770400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2007|title=Government will popularise free software, says Achuthanandan|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=22 August 2006|access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref> | Achuthanandan initiated various actions as the Chief Minister, including: the demolition drive in [[Munnar]] which claimed back acres of illegally occupied land,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kerala-govt-cleans-up-munnar-for-tourists_1096087|title=Kerala govt cleans up Munnar for tourists|date=10 May 2007|publisher=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] |access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref> the demolition drive in [[Kochi]] [[Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kochi|M. G. Road]] which claimed back the long lost [[Shoulder (road)|''shoulder'']] of the road, anti-[[Copyright infringement|piracy]] drive against film-[[Copyright infringement|piracy]], his struggle against the [[Lottery]] mafia in the state. He was instrumental in convicting former minister [[R. Balakrishna Pillai]] on charges of corruption.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/article1468875.ece|title=Jail for one corrupt politician|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=19 February 2011|access-date=29 October 2011|last1=Iyer|first1=V. R. Krishna}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiankanoon.org/doc/1296574/|title=V.S. Achuthanandan vs R. Balakrishna Pillai on 13 May 1994| access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref> Achuthanandan also took the lead in promoting [[free software]] in the state, and especially in adopting free software in the public education system of the state.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/08/22/stories/2006082210770400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012174326/http://hindu.com/2006/08/22/stories/2006082210770400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2007|title=Government will popularise free software, says Achuthanandan|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=22 August 2006|access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref> | ||
[[File:VS at NGO state | [[File:VS at NGO state meet2012 kollam.jpg|thumb|VS at NGO state meet 2012 in [[Kollam]]]] | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Born on 20 October 1923 to Sankaran and Accamma in [[Punnapra]], [[Alappuzha]], [[Travancore]] (part of present-day [[Kerala]] state, India), he lost his mother when he was four years old and subsequently lost his father | Born on 20 October 1923 to Sankaran and Accamma in [[Punnapra]], [[Alappuzha]], [[Travancore]] (part of present-day [[Kerala]] state, India), he lost his mother when he was four years old and subsequently lost his father aged 11. This forced him to quit his studies after finishing 7th standard in school and college.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerala.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=124&Itemid=3049|title=Shri V. S. Achuthanandan, heavily cricized Criticized by his own party for donating blood to indian soldiers during indo china war Profile|access-date=19 October 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403095746/http://www.kerala.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=124&Itemid=3049|archive-date=3 April 2013}}</ref> He started working by helping his elder brother in a village tailoring shop. Later he took up the job of meshing [[coir]] to make ropes at a coir factory.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/v-s-achuthanandan-no-movies-for-30-years-no-school-beyond-class-7-his-first-job-was-weaving-coir-mattresses/4413/0 |title=V S Achuthanandan: No movies for 30 years, no school beyond Class 7, his first job was weaving coir mattresses |work=The Indian Express |date=14 May 2006 |location=India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/chiefm.htm |title=Profile of Achuthanandan | ||
|publisher=Niyamasabha.org |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100927065701/http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/chiefm.htm |archive-date=2010-09-27 |access-date=2011-11-03}}</ref> | |publisher=Niyamasabha.org |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100927065701/http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/chiefm.htm |archive-date=2010-09-27 |access-date=2011-11-03}}</ref> | ||
V.S Achuthanandan was in the forefront of the land struggles in Kerala starting with the Alappuzha declaration in 1970 demanding implementation of the Land Reforms Act passed by the EMS Government in 1967. Later his activities as the leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly had evoked good public response.<ref>[http://www.cpimkerala.org/eng/vsachuthanandan-43.php V.S Achuthanandan]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.samyukta.info/archives/vol_1_1/article/sasidharan/the%20punnapra-vayalar%20revolt%20and%20freedom%20movement.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=22 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514183338/http://www.samyukta.info/archives/vol_1_1/article/sasidharan/the%20punnapra-vayalar%20revolt%20and%20freedom%20movement.htm |archive-date=14 May 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | V.S Achuthanandan was in the forefront of the land struggles in Kerala starting with the Alappuzha declaration in 1970 demanding implementation of the Land Reforms Act passed by the EMS Government in 1967. Later his activities as the leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly had evoked good public response.<ref>[http://www.cpimkerala.org/eng/vsachuthanandan-43.php V.S Achuthanandan]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.samyukta.info/archives/vol_1_1/article/sasidharan/the%20punnapra-vayalar%20revolt%20and%20freedom%20movement.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=22 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514183338/http://www.samyukta.info/archives/vol_1_1/article/sasidharan/the%20punnapra-vayalar%20revolt%20and%20freedom%20movement.htm |archive-date=14 May 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
== Political life == | == Political life == | ||
He entered politics through trade union activities and joined State Congress in 1938. In 1940 he became a member of the [[Communist Party of India]] (CPI). During his 40 years as a politician he was imprisoned for five years and six months and was in hiding for four and half years. He was a state secretariat member of the CPI in 1957.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/during-china-war-comrades-cracked-down-on-vs-for-saying-lets-give-blood-to-jawans/488983/0|title=During China war, comrades cracked down on VS for saying let's give blood to jawans|work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> He is the only living [[Keralite]] among the 32 members who left the CPI National Council in 1964 to form the CPI(M).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/kerala2016/kerala-assembly-polls-vvs-achuthanandan-the-man-of-the-masses/article8378248.ece|title=The man of the masses|last=Nair|first=C. Gouridasan|date=2016-03-21|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-04-05|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He was the Secretary of the Kerala State Committee between 1980 and 1992. He was a member of the CPI(M) [[Politburo|Polit Bureau]] since 1985 until he was removed as a party disciplinary action. He is the senior most leader of CPI(M) in India.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-20|title=As VS Achuthanandan Turns 97, Communist Colossus from Kerala Remains The Quintessential Survivor|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/as-vs-achuthanandan-turns-97-the-communist-colossus-from-kerala-remains-the-quintessential-survivor-2986349.html|access-date=2021-08-12|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> | He entered politics through trade union activities and joined State Congress in 1938. In 1940 he became a member of the [[Communist Party of India]] (CPI). During his 40 years as a politician he was imprisoned for five years and six months and was in hiding for four and half years. He was a state secretariat member of the CPI in 1957.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/during-china-war-comrades-cracked-down-on-vs-for-saying-lets-give-blood-to-jawans/488983/0|title=During China war, comrades cracked down on VS for saying let's give blood to jawans|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=14 July 2009 }}</ref> He is the only living [[Keralite]] among the 32 members who left the CPI National Council in 1964 to form the CPI(M).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/kerala2016/kerala-assembly-polls-vvs-achuthanandan-the-man-of-the-masses/article8378248.ece|title=The man of the masses|last=Nair|first=C. Gouridasan|date=2016-03-21|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-04-05|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He was the Secretary of the Kerala State Committee between 1980 and 1992. He was a member of the CPI(M) [[Politburo|Polit Bureau]] since 1985 until he was removed as a party disciplinary action. He is the senior most leader of CPI(M) in India.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-20|title=As VS Achuthanandan Turns 97, Communist Colossus from Kerala Remains The Quintessential Survivor|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/as-vs-achuthanandan-turns-97-the-communist-colossus-from-kerala-remains-the-quintessential-survivor-2986349.html|access-date=2021-08-12|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> | ||
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== Chief Minister of Kerala (2006-2011) == | |||
[[File:The Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri. V. S. Achuthanandan meeting with the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, in New Delhi on December 03, 2007.jpg|thumb|right|Achuthanandan meeting with then [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Manmohan Singh]] in [[New Delhi]] (2007)]] | |||
During the assembly elections held in Kerala in April–May 2006, VS Achuthanandan defeated Satheesan Pacheeni of the [[United Democratic Front (India)|United Democratic Front]] by a margin of 20,017 votes in [[Malampuzha]] constituency in [[Palakkad]] district. He was sworn in as Chief Minister of Kerala on 18 May 2006, with his 21-member cabinet. Aged 82 years and 7 months at time, he was the oldest Chief Minister of Kerala, and one of the oldest in the whole India. It is noticeable that he had been denied a party ticket to contest elections just two months before he sworn in. He became the 11th Chief Minister of Kerala. On 12 July 2009, the CPI(M) Polit bureau and Central Committee removed him from the PB for his stands taken in relation to the accusation and legal procedures against Pinarayi Vijayan in his reported involvement in the Lavlin bribery.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/kerala-cm-achuthanandan-removed-from-cpm-politburo/articleshow/4768947.cms|title=Kerala CM Achuthanandan removed from CPM politburo|date=2009-07-12|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-04-05}}</ref> | During the assembly elections held in Kerala in April–May 2006, VS Achuthanandan defeated Satheesan Pacheeni of the [[United Democratic Front (India)|United Democratic Front]] by a margin of 20,017 votes in [[Malampuzha]] constituency in [[Palakkad]] district. He was sworn in as Chief Minister of Kerala on 18 May 2006, with his 21-member cabinet. Aged 82 years and 7 months at time, he was the oldest Chief Minister of Kerala, and one of the oldest in the whole India. It is noticeable that he had been denied a party ticket to contest elections just two months before he sworn in. He became the 11th Chief Minister of Kerala. On 12 July 2009, the CPI(M) Polit bureau and Central Committee removed him from the PB for his stands taken in relation to the accusation and legal procedures against Pinarayi Vijayan in his reported involvement in the Lavlin bribery.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/kerala-cm-achuthanandan-removed-from-cpm-politburo/articleshow/4768947.cms|title=Kerala CM Achuthanandan removed from CPM politburo|date=2009-07-12|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-04-05}}</ref> | ||
=== 2011 Assembly election === | === 2011 Assembly election === | ||
The CPI(M) denied a seat to Achuthanandan for the 2011 assembly election. Protests took place across the state and even on social networking sites such as [[Twitter]], Facebook and via SMS.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/17/stories/2011031767500600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110321180520/http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/17/stories/2011031767500600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 March 2011 |title=Achuthanandan not contesting in the election |location=India |work=[[The Hindu]] | date=27 March 2011}}</ref><ref> | The CPI(M) denied a seat to Achuthanandan for the 2011 assembly election. Protests took place across the state and even on social networking sites such as [[Twitter]], Facebook and via SMS.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/17/stories/2011031767500600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110321180520/http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/17/stories/2011031767500600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 March 2011 |title=Achuthanandan not contesting in the election |location=India |work=[[The Hindu]] | date=27 March 2011}}</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/pages/We-want-VSAchuthanandan-back/152117231515414 {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> | ||
In what can be considered as a near repeat of the 2006 pre-election build-up, the Politbureau of CPI-M impressed upon the state leadership to permit VS Achuthanandan to contest elections for the April 2011 Assembly election in Kerala.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/cpm-drops-takes-back-warhorse-achuthanandan/764381/ |title=CPM drops, takes back warhorse Achuthanandan |work=The Indian Express |location=India |date=18 March 2011}}</ref> VS Achuthanandan contested from the Malampuzha Constituency and won with a margin of around 25,000 votes. It was the VS factor that had created history in the 2011 elections with the Opposition front UDF winning the elections on the margin of 72-68 assembly seats. This is considered as loss for UDF as they were ahead in 100 constituencies during the 2009 Lok Sabha Election. After this election VS has been considered the man behind the Uprising of LDF after the 2009 Parliament and 2010 Municipal election loses.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.zeenews.com/blog/40/blog549.html |publisher=ZEE News|date=13 May 2011 |title=UDF wins Kerala, but loses to Achuthanandan}}</ref> | In what can be considered as a near repeat of the 2006 pre-election build-up, the Politbureau of CPI-M impressed upon the state leadership to permit VS Achuthanandan to contest elections for the April 2011 Assembly election in Kerala.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/cpm-drops-takes-back-warhorse-achuthanandan/764381/ |title=CPM drops, takes back warhorse Achuthanandan |work=The Indian Express |location=India |date=18 March 2011}}</ref> VS Achuthanandan contested from the Malampuzha Constituency and won with a margin of around 25,000 votes. It was the VS factor that had created history in the 2011 elections with the Opposition front UDF winning the elections on the margin of 72-68 assembly seats. This is considered as loss for UDF as they were ahead in 100 constituencies during the 2009 Lok Sabha Election. After this election VS has been considered the man behind the Uprising of LDF after the 2009 Parliament and 2010 Municipal election loses.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.zeenews.com/blog/40/blog549.html |publisher=ZEE News|date=13 May 2011 |title=UDF wins Kerala, but loses to Achuthanandan}}</ref> | ||
[[File:The Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri Oommen Chandy and the Leader of Opposition V.S. Achuthanandan calling on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on January 13, 2015.jpg|thumb|left|Achuthanandan with [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Narendra Modi]] (2015)]] | |||
===Removal of personal staff=== | |||
On 12 May 2013, three of his personal staffs V.K. Sasidharan (additional private secretary), A. Suresh (personal assistant) and K. Balakrishnan (press secretary) were ousted by the Politburo, which was entrusted by the CPI(M) central committee to decide on the action to be taken against them. They were expelled on charges of leaking information to media, according to CPI(M).<ref>[http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMONLine.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentId=14046216&tabId=1&programId=11565535 Manorama Online | English News | Kerala] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130629182921/http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMONLine.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentId=14046216&tabId=1&programId=11565535 |date=29 June 2013 }}</ref> With the decision, Achuthanandan's arch-rival and Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI(M)) state secretary [[Pinarayi Vijayan]] appears to have won. The state committee of the party where Vijayan has a huge majority also wanted Achuthanandan to be removed from the post of leader of opposition but this was not done. "This is a clipping of the wings of Achuthanandan", said K.M. Shahjahan.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/three-close-aides-of-achuthanandan-thrown-out-of-cpi-m-113051200562_1.html Three close aides of Achuthanandan thrown out of CPI-M | Business Standard]</ref> | On 12 May 2013, three of his personal staffs V.K. Sasidharan (additional private secretary), A. Suresh (personal assistant) and K. Balakrishnan (press secretary) were ousted by the Politburo, which was entrusted by the CPI(M) central committee to decide on the action to be taken against them. They were expelled on charges of leaking information to media, according to CPI(M).<ref>[http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMONLine.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentId=14046216&tabId=1&programId=11565535 Manorama Online | English News | Kerala] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130629182921/http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMONLine.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentId=14046216&tabId=1&programId=11565535 |date=29 June 2013 }}</ref> With the decision, Achuthanandan's arch-rival and Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI(M)) state secretary [[Pinarayi Vijayan]] appears to have won. The state committee of the party where Vijayan has a huge majority also wanted Achuthanandan to be removed from the post of leader of opposition but this was not done. "This is a clipping of the wings of Achuthanandan", said K.M. Shahjahan.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/three-close-aides-of-achuthanandan-thrown-out-of-cpi-m-113051200562_1.html Three close aides of Achuthanandan thrown out of CPI-M | Business Standard]</ref> | ||
== 2016 Assembly elections == | === 2016 Assembly elections === | ||
Achuthanandan was appointed Chairman of the Administrative Reforms Commission on 3 August 2016.<ref>C. Gouridasan Nair, [http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vs-achuthanandan-to-head-kerala-administrative-reforms-commission/article8937627.ece "V.S. Achuthanandan to head Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission"], ''The Hindu'', 3 August 2016.</ref> | |||
== Major achievements == | |||
[[File:Container terminal.JPG|thumb|[[International Container Transshipment Terminal, Kochi]]]] | |||
Achuthanandan was | In 2006, under the leadership of Achuthanandan government decided to develop and operate an International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), [[Vallarpadam]]. Though it is a central government project, Achuthanandan government has taken strong steps to take over land required for road and rail lines for the project. The [[International Container Transshipment Terminal, Kochi]] was inaugurated on 11 February 2011, it is the first [[Container terminal|transshipment terminal]] in India and the first container terminal to operate in a [[Special economic zone|SEZ]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/uae-in-india/dp-world-kochi-poised-to-grow-its-capacity-1.1668086 |title=DP World Kochi poised to grow its capacity |publisher=[[Gulf News]] |date=2016-02-08 |access-date=2017-10-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/tenders-for-consultants-for-colachel-port-by-march/1/598959.html |title=Tenders for consultants for Colachel port by March |work=[[India Today]]|date=2016-02-17 |access-date=2017-10-16}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Kollam technopark, Kundara.jpg|thumb|[[Technopark Kollam|Design of Technopark Phase 2, Kollam]]]] | |||
The [[Technopark Kollam|Technopark in Kollam]] was initiated, planned and constructed during Achuthanandan government. The plan for setting up the first district [[IT park]] in [[Kerala]] at Kollam was announced in January 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-02-27|title=Kerala's first district IT park to come up at Kollam|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sci-tech/keralas-first-district-it-park-to-come-up-at-kollam_100138066.html|access-date=2021-02-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227134651/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sci-tech/keralas-first-district-it-park-to-come-up-at-kollam_100138066.html|archive-date=2009-02-27}}</ref> The Foundation stone was laid by Achuthanandan in February 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Reporter|first=B. S.|date=2009-01-07|title=Government allots land for Kollam Technopark|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/government-allots-land-for-kollam-technopark-109010701089_1.html|access-date=2021-02-05}}</ref> The park was set up expecting employment to the tune of 20,000 and investments of 800 crores. | |||
The first phase of park was inaugurated Achuthanandan on 2011 February 15.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kollam Technopark inauguration on February 15|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2011/jan/30/kollam-technopark-inauguration-on-february-15-223251.html|access-date=2020-04-15|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | |||
[[File:Cherthala infopark.jpg|thumb|left|[[Infopark Cherthala|Infopark, Cherthala]]]] | |||
[[File:Infopark, Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala, India.jpg|thumb|[[Infopark, Kochi]]]] | |||
In 2009, Achuthanandan ministry started the work of [[Infopark Cherthala]] in [[Alappuzha]]. The project was inaugurated by | |||
Achuthanandan on 10 January 2011.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Alappuzha-gets-on-the-IT-bandwagon/article15513943.ece|title=Alappuzha gets on the IT bandwagon|author=Staff reporter|date=10 January 2011|work=The Hindu|access-date=26 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Infopark Cherthala may be Ready by January - TechnoparkToday.com - Techies News, Jobs, Events & Lifestyle! |url=https://www.technoparktoday.com/infopark-cherthala-may-be-ready-by-january/ |website=TechnoparkToday.com - Techies News, Jobs, Events & Lifestyle! |date=29 November 2010 |access-date=24 August 2020}}</ref> With the state's IT sector witnessing a phenomenal growth, it has become necessary to expand [[Infopark, Kochi]], to the satellite towns of the city. Infrastructure development at the IT parks at [[Infopark Cherthala]], Infopark Ambalappuzha and [[InfoPark Thrissur]], which are the satellite units of Infopark, Kochi, were progressing fast. Achuthanandan laid the foundation stone of the second phase of Infopark at Kakkanad. The project is developed on 160 acres. | |||
[[File:Ptb kannur.jpg|thumb|left|[[Kannur International Airport]]]] | |||
In 2008, Achudanandan government proposed an International airport in [[Mattannur]], [[Kannur]]. Two years later, Achuthanandan laid the foundation stone for the [[Kannur International Airport]] at the project site marking the formal commencement of construction activities on 17 December 2010 at a function attended by the then Civil Aviation Minister [[Praful Patel]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/VS-lays-foundation-stone-for-Kannur-international-airport/article15596787.ece|title=VS lays foundation stone for Kannur international airport|newspaper=The Hindu |date=17 December 2010|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> | |||
In 2008, Achuthanandan government approved the [[Kochi Metro]] rail project in a cabinet meeting held on 2 January 2008 and sent to Central Government for ratification.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/business/rs-3000-crore-kochi-metro-rail-project-approved/story-mgAOdGqKFkgymjwHNbxlCI.html|title=Rs 3000 crore Kochi Metro rail project approved|date=2 January 2008}}</ref> | |||
* Initiated action against encroachment on government land in the hill resort and tea plantation town of [[Munnar]].<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article93758.ece govt. to deal sternly with Munnar encroachers] The Hindu dated 23Jan2010</ref><ref>[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/munnars-illegal-constructions-to-be-demolished_100312165.html Munnar’s illegal constructions to be demolished] Thaindian dated 30 January 2010</ref> | * Initiated action against encroachment on government land in the hill resort and tea plantation town of [[Munnar]].<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article93758.ece govt. to deal sternly with Munnar encroachers] The Hindu dated 23Jan2010</ref><ref>[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/munnars-illegal-constructions-to-be-demolished_100312165.html Munnar’s illegal constructions to be demolished] Thaindian dated 30 January 2010</ref> | ||
* On 30 December 2007, he became the first Communist CM to trek to [[Sabarimala]]. The 84-year-old Achuthanandan rejected any sort of physical or medical support which worried his [[medical doctor|doctors]].<ref> | * On 30 December 2007, he became the first Communist CM to trek to [[Sabarimala]]. The 84-year-old Achuthanandan rejected any sort of physical or medical support which worried his [[medical doctor|doctors]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/071231/48/6p2a2.html |title= Yahoo Search - Web Search|website=in.news.yahoo.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080105181426/http://in.news.yahoo.com/071231/48/6p2a2.html |archive-date=5 January 2008}}</ref> | ||
* V S Achuthanandan supports free and [[Free software|open source software]] movement in the state and [[Richard Stallman]] has also supported his activities regarding this.<ref>{{cite web | * V S Achuthanandan supports free and [[Free software|open source software]] movement in the state and [[Richard Stallman]] has also supported his activities regarding this.<ref>{{cite web | ||
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* Major developments in Trivandrum Technopark including 2nd and 3rd phases of Technopark and technocity{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} | |||
* | * IT park in Kozhikkode- Cyberpark{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} | ||
* Major IT export growth during his tenure surpassing national average.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} | |||
* | * Major renovation of Malampuzha Tourist destination{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} | ||
* | * AshtaMudi tourism circuit in Kollam{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} | ||
* | * Closing down of illegal lottery mafia from state{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} | ||
* Major initiation against resort mafia including ordinance to take over Kovalam palace{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} | |||
* Chamravattom regulator cum bridge a major project of [[Malappuram]] and completed during his tenure as CM{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} | |||
*VS filed and Won the case against Manorama for illegally occupying 400 acres of land of panthaloor temple.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2018/06/20/manorama-encroachment-panthalloor-temple-land.html | title=അനധികൃത ഭൂമി; മനോരമയ്ക്ക് കനത്ത തിരിച്ചടി }}</ref> | |||
=== The drive to reclaim paddy land === | === The drive to reclaim paddy land === | ||
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== In popular culture == | == In popular culture == | ||
* [[Thilakan]] portrayed the role of chief minister, which was closely modeled on V. S. Achuthanandan, in the film ''[[Aayudham (2008 film)|Aayudham]]'' (2008) | * [[Thilakan]] portrayed the role of chief minister, which was closely modeled on V. S. Achuthanandan, in the film ''[[Aayudham (2008 film)|Aayudham]]'' (2008){{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
* In the film [[I. G. – Inspector General]], [[Rajan P. Dev]] portrayed the role of the CM which was closely modeled on V. S. Achuthanandan. | * In the film [[I. G. – Inspector General]], [[Rajan P. Dev]] portrayed the role of the CM which was closely modeled on V. S. Achuthanandan. {{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
* In the [[Malayalam film]] ''[[August 15 (2011 film)|August 15]]'', the character of Chief Minister of Kerala, played by actor [[Nedumudi Venu]] was inspired by the political life of V. S. Achuthanandan. | * In the [[Malayalam film]] ''[[August 15 (2011 film)|August 15]]'', the character of Chief Minister of Kerala, played by actor [[Nedumudi Venu]] was inspired by the political life of V. S. Achuthanandan.{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
* [[Pravasi Express Awards]] Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 | * [[Pravasi Express Awards]] Lifetime Achievement Award 2013{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
* Ali Hassan Memorial Samskarika Samithi Award | * Ali Hassan Memorial Samskarika Samithi Award{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
* Velu Thampi Memorial National Award | * Velu Thampi Memorial National Award{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
* S Sivasankara Pillai memorial Award | * S Sivasankara Pillai memorial Award{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
* News Maker of the year Award | * News Maker of the year Award{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
* Janasevana Praveen Award | * Janasevana Praveen Award{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
* P Palpu Foundation Award | * P Palpu Foundation Award{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
*PS John Endowment Award | *PS John Endowment Award{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
*NC Sekhar Award | *NC Sekhar Award{{Citation needed|date= April 2022}} | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
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* Samaram Thanne Jeevitham (സമരം തന്നെ ജീവിതം) | * Samaram Thanne Jeevitham (സമരം തന്നെ ജീവിതം) | ||
*Kerala Vikasana Sankalpangal | *Kerala Vikasana Sankalpangal | ||
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==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
* {{Citation|title=Chief Ministers, Ministers, and Leaders of Opposition of Kerala|last=|publisher=Secratriat of [[Kerala Legislative Assembly|Kerala Legislature]]|year=2018|location=[[Thiruvananthapuram]]|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf}} | * {{Citation|title=Chief Ministers, Ministers, and Leaders of Opposition of Kerala|last=|publisher=Secratriat of [[Kerala Legislative Assembly|Kerala Legislature]]|year=2018|location=[[Thiruvananthapuram]]|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{commons category|V. S. Achuthanandan}} | {{commons category|V. S. Achuthanandan}} | ||