K. Surendran (politician)

K. Surendran
Born	10 March 1970 Ulliyeri, Kozhikode, Kerala
Residence	Kasaragod, Kerala, India
Nationality	India
Occupation	Kerala State General Secretary
Organization	Bharatiya Janata Party
Religion	Hinduism
Spouse(s)	Sheeba
Children	Harikrishnan Gayathri Devi K S
Website	K. SURENDRAN

K. Surendran is an Indian politician in the Indian state of Kerala. He served as Kerala State General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).^[1][2]

Early life

Surendran was born in Ulliyeri, Kozhikode on March 10, 1970 as the youngest son of Kunhiraman and Kalyani. He is a graduate in chemistry from Sri Guruvayurappan College in Kozhikode. Surendran is married to Seeba and they have two children named Harikrishna and Gayathri Devi.^[1][2]

Career

Surendran started his political life during his school days. He led agitations in Kerala opposing UDF as well as LDF governments.^[3]

The protests he led against corruption in the corresponding governments include Kovalam Palace protection,^[4] corruption in Kerala University assistant grade appointments,^[5] Total 4 You,^[6] Malabar Cement,^[7] 2013 Kerala solar panel scam,^[8] and PSC appointment. The authorities responded violently with lathi-charges and other abuse.^[9] He made public many contemporary political issues in Kerala, which earned him respect from his political opponents.^[10][11] He twice sought the Kasargod Parliament constituency and once an Manjeshwar Assembly seat.^[2]

Positions

• Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad(ABVP): Organizing Secretary, Palakkad Nagar (1991–92)
• Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM): Waynad District President in 1992, State Secretary (1995-98), State
• General Secretary from 1999-2003 and State President from 2003-2009
• BJP State General Secretary from 2009–present
• under director board member of National Yuva Cooperative Society
• Director of North Malabar District Co-Operative Marketing Society1997-2002)
• Advisory Board member, Nehru Yuva Kendra 1999-2004)

References

1. "About me". K. Surendran. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
2. "Shri K Surendran". Bjp.org. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
3. "BJP slams Antony for bestowing A+ on UDF". Deccanchronicle.com. 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
4. "BJP demands reversal of Vigilance move to drop case over transfer of Kovalam land". The Hindu. 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
5. "University Assistant exam fraud case: charge sheet filed". The Hindu. 2014-11-25. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
6. "Main accused in Total 4 You case Sabarinath surrenders, Kerala - Mathrubhumi English News Online". Mathrubhumi.com. 2014-04-21. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
7. "Corruption unearthed at Malabar Cements - KERALA". The Hindu. 2008-01-09. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
8. "Solar scam: BJP fires fresh salvo, Kerala - Mathrubhumi English News Online". Mathrubhumi.com. 2013-08-22. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
9. "Yuva Morcha march turns violent - KERALA". The Hindu. 2009-10-20. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
10. ജന്മഭൂമി. "സംസ്ഥാനത്ത്‌ മാണിക്കും കോണിക്കും വേണ്ടിയുള്ള ഭരണം: കെ. സുരേന്ദ്രന്‍". ജന്മഭൂമി. Retrieved 25 January 2016. zero width joiner character in |title= at position 67 (help)
11. ജന്മഭൂമി. "എല്ലാവരും പെണ്ണ് കേസിന് പുറകേ; ജനകീയ പ്രശ്‌നങ്ങള്‍ ചര്‍ച്ച ചെയ്യാന്‍ നേരമില്ല: കെ. സുരേന്ദ്രന്‍". ജന്മഭൂമി. Retrieved 25 January 2016. zero width joiner character in |title= at position 50 (help)