Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan recently addressed the Keraleeyam event in Kerala, celebrating the state’s rich culture and heritage. During his speech at the event, Kamal Haasan praised Kerala’s remarkable progress and its decentralized governance model, which he believes could serve as an inspiration for the rest of India.The week-long cultural extravaganza was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who lit the traditional lamp, symbolizing the commencement of the festivities. The event took place at Thiruvananthapuram’s Central Stadium and provided a platform for Kamal Haasan to express his admiration for Kerala’s unique development model.
Kamal Haasan, who entered active politics in 2017, acknowledged that he drew inspiration from the “Kerala model of development” for his people-centric approach to politics. He emphasized that his call for strengthening local bodies in Tamil Nadu was motivated by a desire to replicate the successful decentralized governance seen in Kerala.
In his address, he highlighted the significance of Kerala’s decentralized governance system, describing it as a beacon of inspiration for the entire country. He expressed his hope that other states in India would emulate the Kerala model to achieve true democratic governance.
