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Saji Cherian
MLA
Also known as സജി ചെറിയാൻ
Father's Name
T. T. Cherian
Profession
Political Leader & Social Worker
Gender
Male
Age
60 years (b. ~1966)
Age
60
Years
Education
Graduate (B.A.)
Net Assets (2021)
₹1.30 Cr
2021 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
2
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Political Career Timeline
- 2000Chengannur Block Panchayat President· Chengannur
Served as President of Chengannur Block Panchayat and Alappuzha Zilla Panchayat Vice President.
- 2018Member of Legislative Assembly· Chengannur
Elected in Chengannur by-election following the death of K. K. Ramachandran Nair.
- 2021Minister for Fisheries, Culture & Youth Affairs· ChengannurCurrent
Re-elected MLA and appointed Cabinet Minister in Second Vijayan Ministry.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Assembly | Chengannur | CPI(M) CPI(M) | Lost | 48,210 | 43.1% |
| 2018 | Assembly | Chengannur | CPI(M) CPI(M) | Won | 67,303 | 44.7% |
| 2021 | Assembly | Chengannur | CPI(M) CPI(M) | Won | 71,502 | 48.62% |
Financial Profile(2021)
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₹1.45 Cr
Total Assets
- Immovable Assets₹1.10 Cr76%
- Movable Assets₹35.0 L24%
- Liabilities₹15.0 L10%
Movable Assets
₹35.0 L
Immovable Assets
₹1.10 Cr
Liabilities
₹15.0 L
Net Assets
₹1.30 Cr
Source: 2021 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
2
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
- 1Political protest march case2020PendingCourt — Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Chengannur
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2021 Election Affidavit.
Family
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Saji Cherian
MLA
Parents
TC
Father
T. T. Cherian
SC
Mother
Sosamma Cherian
Spouse
CS
Spouse
Christina Saji
Homemaker
Children
DS
Daughter
Dr. Nitya Saji
Doctor
DS
Daughter
Dr. Drishya Saji
Doctor
Education
Graduate (B.A.)
Income(2019-2020)
Total declared income
₹6.8 L
Self₹6.8 L
Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2021 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2021 Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.