Kerala CM V.D. Satisan to inaugurate Mannam Jayanti celebrations in Perunna

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satisan will inaugurate the Mannam Jayanti celebrations organised at the headquarters of the Nair Service Society (NSS) in Perunna, Kottayam, in January. According to a report by 'The Hindu', this will be his first visit to the NSS headquarters since assuming office as Chief Minister. Mannam Jayanti is observed every year on January 1 and 2 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mannathu Padmanabhan, the founder of the NSS.

This visit is considered highly significant as there were previously differences between Chief Minister Satisan and NSS General Secretary G. Sukumaran Nair over various issues. Speaking to reporters on Friday, G. Sukumaran Nair stated that the Chief Minister had been invited over the phone to inaugurate the celebrations. Additionally, a formal letter was sent, to which the Chief Minister responded positively, expressing his willingness to attend the event. Nair further mentioned that the programs are currently being finalised. If Chief Minister Satisan wishes to visit the memorial of Mannathu Padmanabhan during his visit, all necessary arrangements will be made.

Responding to a question regarding the differences between the Chief Minister and the NSS leadership, Nair clarified that discussions have taken place and all previous misunderstandings have now been resolved. He said that both parties now understand the circumstances that led to the differences and those issues have been settled. Regarding the Chief Minister's previous statement where he said he would not go to community organisations to seek support, Nair stated that the Chief Minister had clarified the circumstances behind that statement. Nair added that they have understood his situation and the reasons for making that statement.

Speaking on the NSS's stance on economic reservation, Nair said that the organisation has always believed that economically weaker sections of both backward and forward castes should be considered. He clarified that this demand is not in support of any specific government or Chief Minister, but is the policy of the organisation since the time of Mannathu Padmanabhan in 1950. He also clarified that no new written demand has been made by the NSS to the state or central government in this regard. Furthermore, Nair denied allegations that community leaders had recommended names for appointments to the personal staff of ministers. He said they had not suggested a single person's name for any minister's personal staff. Regarding relations with BJP leaders, he said that the NSS has its own established position and its stance on various issues should be understood in that context. As part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mannathu Padmanabhan, the organisation is planning to organise various conferences and commemorative events.

The Nair Service Society (NSS) is an influential social organisation representing the Nair community in Kerala. The institution was founded by Mannathu Padmanabhan, who was a renowned social reformer and freedom fighter of Kerala.