| E. K. Nayanar | |
|---|---|
| Former Chief Minister of Kerala | |
| Constituency | Palakkad, Irikkur, Malampuzha, Thrikkarippur, Thalassery. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 9, 1919 Kalliasseri, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died | 19 May 2004 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse(s) | K. P. Sarada |
| Children | 2 sons and 2 daughters |
| Residence | Kalliasseri |
| Religion | Atheist |
| As of November 2, 2007 Source: Government of Kerala |
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Erambala Krishnan Nayanar (Malayalam: ഏറമ്പാല കൃഷ്ണ൯ നായനാ൪) (December 9, 1919 - May 19, 2004) was a prominent Indian political leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). He held the post of Chief Minister of Kerala three times; during 1980-81, 1987–91 and 1996-2001. He is the longest serving Chief Minister of Kerala, having been in office for a total of 4009 days, spanning 11 years. He was a member of the Politburo of CPI(M).
Frontline Obituary of E K Nayanar
| Preceded by C.H. Mohammed Koya |
Chief Minister of Kerala 1980– 1981 |
Succeeded by K. Karunakaran |
| Preceded by K. Karunakaran |
Chief Minister of Kerala 1987– 1991 |
Succeeded by K. Karunakaran |
| Preceded by A. K. Antony |
Chief Minister of Kerala 1996– 2001 |
Succeeded by A. K. Antony |