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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.[1] He is a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).[2][3][4]
Political career
Saseendran entered politics through the students' movements of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).Template: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.[5] 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.[6]
| Constituency | Closest Rival | Majority
(Votes) |
Won/Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalpetta | M. V. Shreyams Kumar (JD(U)) | 13083 | Won[7] |
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 and Anagha.[8]
References
- ↑ Kerala 2016 C K SASEENDRAN (Winner) KALPETTA.
- ↑ C K Saseendran Gets Third Term.
- ↑ C K SASEENDRAN KALPETTA.
- ↑ C K Saseendran gets a well-deserved win(20 May 2016).
- ↑ Members - Kerala Legislature. www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ↑ 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 2021-05-09.
- ↑ Scanned affidavit. My Neta. Retrieved 31 May 2018.