Vijayan urges ‘cooperative federalism’ at Periyar monument | India News – Times of India

KOTTAYAM: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin emphasized on the importance of creating “equality in societywhile his counterpart in Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, emphasized the value of ‘cooperation’ as they gathered for the inauguration of the renovated Thanthai Periyar Monument and the Periyar Library in Vaikom, Kottayam in Kerala, on Thursday.
The memorial and library were erected in his honor Dravidar Kazhagam founder “Periyar” EV Ramasamy, who played an important role in Vaikom Satyagrahaa fight for equality, a century ago.
Vaikom Satyagraha inspired several social battles in the country and the centenary celebration is not only to honor its leaders but also to remind us of the responsibility of creating the equality in society that they dreamed of, said Stalin.
Vijayan said that both Kerala and TN supported each other on common issues, a true example of this cooperative federalism. “Cooperation should be expanded among more states at this stage where there is continuous infringement on states’ rights including economic autonomy,” he said, adding, “If Periyar stood for self-respect of individuals, demands the time demands that states stand for their self-respect. respect.”