CM honours Sarasamma trainer, author M.M. Basheer at Malayalam language day celebration

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday honoured Malayalam trainer Ok.Ok. Sarasamma and author M.M. Basheer as a part of the Malayalam Language Day and Official Language Week celebrations right here.

The Chief Minister stated that Ms. Sarasamma trainer and Dr. Basheer have labored with deep dedication for the Malayalam language for a number of a long time.

“As a part of Malayalam Day, the federal government is honouring two distinguished people — Ms. Sarasamma trainer, who has been coaching youngsters and adults throughout generations in Aksharaslokam, Kavyakeli, and Kavyalapanam; and Dr. M.M. Basheer, a famous linguist, critic, and author,” Mr. Vijayan stated whereas saying the honours.

Ms. Sarasamma, a local of Elanji, close to Muvattupuzha, at the moment residing in Kochi, began a WhatsApp group a couple of years in the past the place poetry fans have interaction in literary discussions. She additionally runs a YouTube channel that promotes Malayalam language and poetry. Both platforms have earned large appreciation from literature lovers and writers throughout age teams.

Dr. Basheer has authored over 50 books on Malayalam poetry, quick tales, and novels. His notable essential research embrace Kumaaranaasaante Rachanaasilppam and Aadhyakalakadhakalum Aadhya Niroopanavum. He acquired the Puthezhath Raman Menon Award in 1989.

Administrative language

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister stated his authorities has been implementing a number of programmes to make Malayalam the only administrative language of Kerala.

“In current years, there was a rising sense of affection and curiosity towards Kerala’s tradition and our mom tongue, even amongst authorities workers. This curiosity must be mirrored considerably within the functioning of our administrative system,” he stated.

Mr. Vijayan famous that Malayalam has been recognised as a classical language on the nationwide stage. “But to really deserve that standing, Malayalam should discover a distinguished place in each sphere of Malayali life — in training, administration, and the judiciary,” he stated.

“To guarantee the excellent development of Malayalam, the federal government has now ready a brand new Bill — the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025 — which was handed by the Kerala Assembly on October 10. Once it receives the Governor’s assent, it can turn out to be regulation,” Mr. Vijayan stated.

Emphasising the cultural significance of the mom tongue, the Chief Minister stated it displays a folks’s historic expertise, consciousness, and id. “It is thru the mom tongue that human beings develop linguistic skill, communication abilities, studying capability, and social consciousness from childhood,” he stated.

Published – November 01, 2025 09:37 pm IST

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