Kerala CM's daughter weds CPI (M) youth wing leader

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena tied the knot with DYFI All India president and CPM state committee member Adv. P A Muhammed Riyas here on Monday.

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena married CPI(M) youth wing leader P A Mohammed Riyas on Monday at the official residence of the chief minister here, adhering to COVID-19 protocols.

The low-key ceremony was held at 11 am at the Cliff House, the chief minister's official residence was attended by about 50 people including close friends and relatives.

The wedding ceremony was attended by close relatives and friends including Industries Minister E P Jayarajan and CPM state committee member Koliyakode Krishnan Nair.

Industries Minister E P Jayarajan was the only member of the ministry to take part in the function.

The couple exchanged garlands, and Riyas tied the 'thali', a bridal pendant, around Veena's neck.

The marriage was registered under the Special Marriage Act.

An IT entrepreneur, Veena had worked as a consultant in oracle and chief executive officer of RP Techsoft International.

Veena is director of an IT firm, Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, a venture she started in 2015, headquartered in Bengaluru.

She has also worked with Oracle for nearly eight years.

Riyas is currently the national president of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI).

Riyas, son of retired SP P.M. Abdul Khader, commenced his political career through SFI.

(With inputs from PTI)