Documentary on Pinarayi released
Kerala chief minister
Pinarayi Vijayan
's consecutive term in office—an achievement not matched by former CPM stalwarts like EMS Namboodiripad, EK Nayanar or VS Achuthanandan.
The documentary traces Vijayan's journey from his early life and student activism to imprisonment, encounters with police brutality, leadership in the party and parliamentary experience. It also highlights major govt schemes and achievements under his leadership.
Actor Kamal Haasan released the film at a public event held at Central Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, in the presence of the chief minister.
The documentary opens with Haasan's reflections on Vijayan and includes his remarks calling for continued resistance to corruption. "Kerala is mine too," he added. During his address at the event, chief minister Vijayan pointed out a factual error in the documentary: His mother's name was incorrectly mentioned.
"My mother's name is Alakkad Kalyani but the documentary says otherwise. That is an injustice to her," he said. "Those who knew her will notice the mistake."
Vijayan downplayed any attempt at personal glorification. "I am a product of the party," he said. TNN
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