Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday honored Malayalam instructor KK Sarasamma and author MM Basheer as a part of the Malayalam Language Day and Official Language Week celebrations right here.
The Chief Minister stated that Ms. Sarasamma instructor and Dr. Basheer has labored with deep dedication for the Malayalam language for a number of many years.
“As a part of Malayalam Day, the federal government is honoring two distinguished people — Ms. Sarasamma instructor, who has been coaching youngsters and adults throughout generations in Aksharaslokam, Kavyakeli, and Kavyalapanam; and Dr. MM Basheer, a famous linguist, critic, and author,” Mr. Vijayan stated whereas saying the honours.
Ms. Sarasamma, a local of Elanji, close to Muvattupuzha, presently residing in Kochi, began a WhatsApp group a number of years in the past the place poetry fanatics have interaction in literary discussions. She additionally runs a YouTube channel that promotes Malayalam language and poetry. Each platforms have earned huge appreciation from literature lovers and writers throughout age teams.
Dr. Basheer has authored over 50 books on Malayalam poetry, brief tales, and novels. His notable crucial research embody Kumararanaasaante Rachanaasilppam and Aadhyakalakadhakalum Aadhya NiroopanavumHe obtained the Puthezhath Raman Menon Award in 1989.
administrative language
Talking on the occasion, the Chief Minister stated his authorities has been implementing a number of packages to make Malayalam the only administrative language of Kerala.
“In recent times, there was a rising sense of affection and curiosity towards Kerala’s tradition and our mom tongue, even amongst authorities workers. This curiosity needs to be mirrored considerably within the functioning of our administrative system,” he stated.
Mr. Vijayan famous that Malayalam has been acknowledged as a classical language on the nationwide degree. “However to really deserve that standing, Malayalam should discover a distinguished place in each sphere of Malayali life — in training, administration, and the judiciary,” he stated.
“To make sure the great development of Malayalam, the federal government has now ready a brand new Invoice — the Malayalam Language Invoice, 2025 — which was handed by the Kerala Meeting on October 10. As soon as it receives the Governor’s assent, it is going to develop into regulation,” Mr. Vijayan stated.
Emphasizing the cultural significance of the mom tongue, the Chief Minister stated it displays a individuals’s historic expertise, consciousness, and id. “It’s by means of the mom tongue that human beings develop linguistic potential, communication abilities, studying capability, and social consciousness from childhood,” he stated.
Printed – November 01, 2025 09:37 pm IST