THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Eminent personalities from various fields said that Congress can play a vital role in overcoming the concerns and challenges facing the country. Those who came as special invitees interacted with Rahul Gandhi at the afternoon banquet organized yesterday at St Mary's School, Pattom as part of the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Film director Adoor Gopalakrishnan said that even freedom of expression is being questioned in the country. He also opined that a strong comeback of the Congress upholding democratic secular values ​​is necessary for common people and artists to live without fear. Malankara Catholic Church Major Archbishop Cardinal Baselios Mar Cleemis Catholica Bava said that the Congress, which has the wealth of ideas and leadership qualities to hold the people together, should not be taught about the need to protect secularism in the country. many eminent personalities from various fields also shared similar thoughts.