C. K. Saseendran
C. K. Saseendran | |
|---|---|
| സി. കെ. ശശീന്ദ്രൻ | |
Kalpetta | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 (age 65–66) |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse | C. Usha |
| Children | Gautham, Anagha |
| Residence(s) | Kalpetta, Kerala[1] |
C. K. Saseendran is an Indian politician, social worker, dairy farmer, agriculturist and the former
Political career
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 of Wayanad (the district he comes from), and has been at the forefront of numerous agitations for the landless tribals.[7]
| Constituency | Closest Rival | Majority
(Votes) |
Won/Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalpetta | M. V. Shreyams Kumar (JD(U)) | 13083 | Won[8] |
Personal life
Saseendran comes from Arinjermala, near Kalpetta. He is married to C. Usha, a part-time bank employee, and they have two children, Gautham Prakash and Anagha.[9]
References
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 4 January 2015. 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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