Pinarayi Vijayan is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Kerala, a state in southern India. He is a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and has been in office since May 2016. Vijayan has a reputation for his strong leadership and focus on development and social welfare programs. Born on May 24, 1945, in Kannur, Kerala, Vijayan has been active in politics since his youth. He has held various positions within the party and served as the state party secretary before becoming Chief Minister. His administration is known for initiatives in education, health, and infrastructure.