Former Kerala CM C. Achutha Menon Remembered on Death Anniversary
· India · The Hindu, ANI
Former Kerala Chief Minister C. Achutha Menon was remembered on his 35th death anniversary during a function organised by the C. Achutha Menon Foundation in Thiruvananthapuram. Former Lok Sabha Secretary General P.D.T. Achary addressed the event, describing Menon as a 'Nehruvian Communist' whose ideals aligned with socialist principles. Achary used the occasion to critique the current state of Indian democracy, arguing that it must be rooted in social, economic, and political justice. He further stated that secularism is undermined when governments appear to adopt a specific religion.
Why it matters
The event serves as a platform for political discourse on the state of secularism and democratic values in contemporary India.
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