Kerala CM honors P. Kesavadev as a champion of the poor

Kesavadev Was a True Revolutionary Who Stood with the Poor, Says CM

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has hailed the late writer P. Kesavadev as a true revolutionary whose literary works consistently championed the cause of the poor and the marginalised. Speaking at the 22nd P. Kesavadev Awards ceremony, the Chief Minister also lauded this year’s awardees—writer Subhash Chandran and fetal medicine specialist Dr. Thankam Subramonian—for their remarkable contributions.

Mr. Satheesan praised Dr. Thankam for her selfless act of donating a kidney to an anonymous patient, describing her as a beacon of hope for many. He also commended Subhash Chandran as one of the foremost literary voices of the century.

The awards, instituted by the P. Kesavadev Trust, include a cash prize of ₹50,000, a sculpture designed by artist B.D. Dethan, and a certificate of merit. Subhash Chandran received the P. Kesavadev Literary Award, while Dr. Thankam was honoured with the P. Kesavadev Diabscreen Kerala Award.

Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishna reflected on P. Kesavadev’s unwavering commitment to social justice and his deep concern for the underprivileged. George Onakkoor, chairman of the P. Kesavadev Literary Award Committee, delivered the introductory address, highlighting the enduring relevance of Kesavadev’s contributions to Malayalam literature.

Jyothydev Kesavadev, founder chairman and managing trustee of the P. Kesavadev Trust, welcomed the attendees, while Sunitha Jothydev concluded the event with a vote of thanks.