Overview
- On the eve of Kerala Piravi, the Governor, Chief Minister and Assembly Speaker issued formal greetings to Malayalis in the state and worldwide.
- Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said Kerala has reached the status of an extreme poverty-free state, asserting universal access to food, housing and free medical treatment.
- Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar urged contributions to the state’s progress, deeper social harmony and enrichment of the Malayalam language in a Raj Bhavan message.
- Speaker A N Shamseer highlighted the ‘Kerala model,’ describing Kerala as a place where communalism, extremism and caste-based ideologies have no place, crediting unity for its reputation.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah posted greetings on X, praising Kerala’s heritage and creativity as cultural events and Malayalam Language Week activities take place across the state.