E. K. Nayanar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

E. K. Nayanar

Indian politician

Date of Birth: 09-Dec-1918

Place of Birth: Kalliasseri, Kerala, India

Date of Death: 19-May-2004

Profession: poet, politician, autobiographer

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Erambala Krishnan Nayanar (9 December 1919 – 19 May 2004) was an Indian politician of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI(M).
He served three terms (eleven years) as the Chief Minister of Kerala (1980-1981, 1987-1991 and 1996-2001), making him the longest-serving holder of that office.
At the time of death, he was a senior leader within the CPI(M), being a member of its central Politburo (1992-2004), and twice heading its Kerala state unit (1972-1980, 1992-1996).