Modi Marks Mannathu Padmanabhan’s Birth Anniversary With Tribute

The post praised a legacy rooted in dignity, equality, social reform.

Overview

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted the message on X from his official account on January 2, 2026.
He described Mannathu Padmanabhan as a visionary and highlighted work in health, education and women's empowerment.
Modi said the reformer's ideals continue to guide efforts toward a just, compassionate and harmonious society.
Born in 1878, Padmanabhan founded the Nair Service Society in 1914 after working as a teacher and later a lawyer.
He participated in the Vaikom (1924) and Guruvayoor (1931) temple-entry satyagrahas as part of anti-untouchability campaigns.