Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan extended wishes to the Mannam Jayanthi celebrations. The chief minister said Mannath Padmanabhan was a leader who fought against the customs prevailing in Kerala and may his memory give strength to the efforts to build a new Kerala.

CM’s words
‘Today is Mannam Jayanthi. Mannath Padmanabhan, founder of NSS and a social reformer, was a leader who fought against the customs prevailing in Kerala. He stood against Pula, Kettukalyanam, Thirandukuli etc. Mannam Vaikkom satyagraha, who mobilized his own community against untouchability, actively participated in struggles like Guruvayur satyagraha. Mannath's life is an inspiration for efforts to mould a progressive minded society. May his memory give strength to our efforts to build New Kerala'.