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PM Modi unveils the statue of Ex CM Shri R Shankar in Kollam, Kerala

Published By : Admin | December 15, 2015 | 16:44 IST
PM Narendra Modi unveils statue of former Kerala CM Shri Shankar
PM Modi recalls contributions of Shri R Shankar, states that leaders like him are remembered fondly by people years after his demise
Shri R Shankar's life was devoted to the path shown by Sree Narayana Guru, says PM
PM lauds work of the SNDP in educating the people from marginalised sections of society

On Thursday 15th December 2015 the Prime Minister unveiled a statue of former Kerala CM Shri Shankar. The programme was organised by the SNDP. In his speech the Prime Minister recalled the wonderful work done by Shri R Shankar, stating that leaders like him are remembered fondly by people years after his demise. Shri Modi affirmed that the former Kerala CM’s life was devoted to the path shown by Sree Narayana Guru. He lauded the work of the SNDP, particularly in educating the people from marginalised sections of society.

The Prime Minister reiterated the NDA Government’s commitment to serving the poorest of the poor. He highlighted the attitude of the Opposition who is disrupting the Parliament repeatedly despite being rejected by people in the elections.

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