Kerala marks 70 years since unification of Malayalam-speaking regions
The state officially came into existence on November 1, 1956, by coalescing two princely States and part of a British-ruled State.
The state of Kerala officially came into existence 70 years ago on November 1, 1956, after unifying various Malayalam-speaking regions.
Before its official formation, the idea of the state existed among people living in three fragments, consisting of two princely States and a portion of a British-ruled State.
The concept of the state was shaped by political, cultural, and social reform movements.
These movements transformed a casteist, oppressive, and feudalistic society into a more equitable one that has been called a model.
Traces of these historical ideas remain visible in government programmes and the awareness of citizenry rights.
The collective memory of the Malayali people also includes a strong secular bent of mind, despite recent challenges to it.