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CPM Thrissur district secretary K V Abdul Khader visited the poet at his residence.
According to him, if the CPM in Kerala is to avoid a collapse similar to the one witnessed in West Bengal, it must also be prepared to sit in the opposition.
In a conversation with Malayala Manorama, renowned author and Kerala Sahitya Akademi Chairman K Satchidanandan shared his views on contemporary India, Malayali society, and the role of poetry, emphasizing the importance of fearless expression and intellectual honesty, even in the face of potential repercussions like the shutting down of his social media accounts, drawing parallels to the imprisonment of his former student Hany Babu. He warned against totalitarianism, citing one-party rule as a precursor and the silencing of opposition as a key enabler, while advocating for humility and self-criticism, contrasting his flexible approach with the perceived rigidity of some in the cultural sphere, and asserting his willingness to openly criticize even those he aligns with. Satchidanandan also discussed the limitations of Artificial Intelligence in poetry, the need for broader leftist perspectives beyond Kerala's partisan divides, the crucial role of experience alongside aptitude in creativity, the decline of meaningful literary criticism in favor of social media's often abusive discourse, and the necessity of development that prioritizes environmental and humanitarian concerns over mere material progress, ultimately highlighting the democratic importance of change in governance to prevent the monopolization and misuse of power.
A few weeks ago, Satchidanandan declared that he is ending his public life owing to health issues.
He said his protest was not even aimed at the Akademi but against the neglect and discrimination meted out to poets and writers by the government and society.
Satchidanandan added that small matters are being turned into big controversies on social media.
The Akademi had drawn flak after 30 books it published featured the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government's second-anniversary emblem.
The LDF government published its second-anniversary advertisement on the cover page of the books published by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi.
K Satchidanandan, a bilingual critic who writes in Malayalam and English, editor, translator, and academic, received unanimous approval from the jury committee.
Director Hemant responded that he has a lot of respect for NS Madhavan and that it will be difficult to change the name of the film which will be released on Dec 22.
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