Kottayam: As part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mannath Padmanabhan, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is expected to visit the NSS headquarters in Perunna. The birth anniversary conference, scheduled for January 2, 2027, is reported to be inaugurated by the Chief Minister. This will be Satheesan's first visit to the NSS headquarters in Perunna since taking office as Chief Minister, adding special significance to the event. It is being viewed with considerable political importance as it marks his first visit in five years. NSS is preparing to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of its founder Mannath Padmanabhan with extensive programs spanning January 1 and 2. On the first day, January 1, the All-Kerala Nair Representative Conference will be held. NSS representatives and organizational office bearers from various sectors will participate in the conference. The main birth anniversary conference will take place on the second day, January 2. It is anticipated that Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate the event, with Minister K. Muraleedharan expected to attend as the chief guest. The Chief Minister’s visit to Perunna is attracting political discussions against the backdrop of past differences between NSS General Secretary G. Sukumaran Nair and V.D. Satheesan. Given their differing stances on various political issues and public statements, the appearance of both leaders on the same platform is viewed as a notable political development. The visit holds added relevance in the context of relations between NSS leadership and the state’s political leadership. Political observers are closely watching the speeches and mutual reactions of Satheesan and Sukumaran Nair as they share the public forum after a history of differences. There is also speculation within political circles about whether the visit might pave the way for a new chapter in the relationship between the two leaders. It is after five years that V.D. Satheesan is preparing to visit the NSS headquarters in Perunna. As it is his first visit after assuming the Chief Minister’s office, the event is expected to receive special political and social attention. The NSS leadership has decided to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mannath Padmanabhan, who played a crucial role in Kerala’s social renaissance history, on a grand scale. The anniversary celebrations are considered an important occasion to remember Mannath Padmanabhan’s contributions in education, social reform, and community organizational work. Meanwhile, the NSS leadership has not yet made an official announcement regarding Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s visit and participation in the birth anniversary conference. Further details about the final schedule of the event and the participation of distinguished guests are expected to be announced in the coming days. Preparations for the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mannath Padmanabhan are progressing at the NSS headquarters in Perunna.
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Original Malayalam report: Malayalam Daily News
