KOZHIKODE: After MT Vasudevan Nair, writer M Mukundan has come out now with severe criticism. We are in the age of crowns. In the meantime, we must recognize the cost of humanity. M Mukundan said that he believes that our blood has more value than the crown. He was speaking on the stage of the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode.

'A drop of blood is worth a lot, but unfortunately, the crown is becoming more powerful these days. Blood becomes less and less important. We should be aware of it. We must prove that we can overthrow a crown for a drop of blood. Ours is a democratic country. All we can do is vote. Before voting, we should mark the importance of blood. We must establish that the Crown is irrelevant. For that, we have an election in front of us. Those in power have tasted the throne. They will not get up from there. To those who sit on the throne, leave the throne. People are coming.'- M Mukundan clarified on the stage.

MT Vasudevan Nair criticized that political activity has become an accepted means of attaining power.

MT’s words:

The core ethos of politics has seen erosion and we have been hearing about this for some time now. Politics is now just a bridge to attain power. Power means dominance or omnipotence. When the communist party first came to power in Kerala, some people considered that all success was achieved. The complacency took over these sections.EMS remains a great leader and revolutionary figure since he led from the front, made people participate in long rallies, and thus inculcated a sense of responsibility in the masses. These responsible people soon stormed into the grounds in support of the party and filled the ballots in the party’s favour. EMS denounced the age-old system of one leader and many supporters. He worked among the people and became a favourite of all. He never endorsed supporters lionizing one leader and heaping praise on them.

The Russian Revolution was not a result of any leader but the coordinated efforts of people who took part in millions. These people can be easily angered. Freedom is not something we get at the behest of rulers. Some leaders here are hesitant to even admit their wrongs. It was unlike the erstwhile leader EMS, who was truly concerned about Kerala.

Minister Muhammad Riyas, writer K. Satchidanandan, dancer Mallika Sarabhai and others were also present on the stage. After the keynote speech of MT Vasudevan Nair, the Chief Minister left the stage.