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Mannathu Padmanabhan

  • 02 Jan 2026

On 2nd January 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Mannathu Padmanabhan on his birth anniversary.

  • Mannathu Padmanabhan was a visionary social reformer who believed that true progress is rooted in dignity, equality and social reform.
  • PM Modi said Padmanabhan’s contributions to health, education and women’s empowerment remain deeply motivating.
  • Mannathu Padmanabhan was a sagacious social reformer and devout patriot who worked tirelessly to strengthen social values in Kerala.
  • Padmanabhan’s lifelong struggle against social evils paved the way for a fair and equitable society.