M.K. Sanoo never saw continuous LDF rule as dangerous, says Pinarayi Vijayan
In what sounded like a veiled criticism of former Kerala Sahitya Akademi president K. Satchidanandan, Leader of the Opposition recalled how gracefully Sanoo had occupied the same position during an earlier tenure of the LDF
Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan stated on August 2, 2026, that Professor M.K. Sanoo never viewed continuous rule by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) as dangerous. The remarks were made during a commemorative meeting marking the first death anniversary of renowned Malayalam literary critic, orator, and former MLA, in which Vijayan unveiled the inaugural 'Sanoo Sammanam' award.
Vijayan dismissed accusations of attempting to bolster his image by criticizing the Left, noting Sanoo's awareness of his influential position and refusal to engage in such tactics. The controversy surrounding K. Satchidanandan's warnings against prolonged LDF rule had escalated tensions ahead of the Assembly elections. Earlier, Vijayan presented the first 'Sanoo Sammanam' to fellow Malayalam literary luminary M. Leelavathy, who expressed mixed emotions over the honor bestowed in the absence of her deceased colleague.
Leelavathy pledged to donate the prize money to a charitable cause. Other speakers included CPI(M) leaders, writers, and journalists.
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