In defence of democracy: Keralam’s cultural icons band together with Gen Z in Thrissur

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In defence of democracy: Keralam’s cultural icons band together with Gen Z in Thrissur — Photo credit: The Hindu

Cultural activists, human rights defenders and representatives of political and social organisations take part in the ‘Raise the Flag of Freedom’ solidarity march organised by the Democratic Secular Collective in Thrissur on Friday, expressing solidarity with protests in Delhi against the alleged denial of voting rights and citizenship. | Photo Credit: K.K. NAJEEB

A stirring message of intergenerational solidarity resonated in Thrissur as a galaxy of cultural personalities, who had stood up to injustice and fought for democratic rights in their own times, joined hands with a new generation of protesters. In a symbolic gesture of solidarity, they handed over the National Flag and a copy of the Constitution to students, reaffirming their commitment to the struggle for democracy and secularism.

Writers K. Satchidanandan, Sarah Joseph, K.G. Sankara Pillai, Kalpetta Narayanan, K.V. Ramakrishnan, Ravunni and Ashokan Charuvil, filmmaker Priyanandanan, and actor Rima Kallingal were among those who participated in the gathering organised by the Democratic Secular Collective at the Basheer venue of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi on Friday in support of the protests at Jantar Mantar.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 30, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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