Kerala Honours Mahatma Gandhi: Tribute and Controversy

In Kerala, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan honoured Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary. During the event, Arlekar paid floral tributes, and Vijayan criticized recent RSS centenary commemorations, viewing them as contrary to Gandhi’s ideals. Various leaders echoed Gandhi's enduring relevance and vision.

The Governor of Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan honoured Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary in a commemorative event on Thursday.

Governor Arlekar paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, acknowledging their shared birth date. The ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, marking the significance of their ideals of truth and service.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Vijayan criticized the latest RSS centenary commemoration, staunchly opposing it as a slight against Gandhi's legacy. Highlighting Gandhi's principles of democracy and secularism, Vijayan emphasized their relevance in countering divisive politics.

(With inputs from agencies.)