Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate a cultural get-together to protest against the murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh at Martyrs’ Column at Palayam on Friday. The function is being organised jointly by the Kerala State Youth Welfare Board and the University of Kerala Union.
Kerala State Youth Welfare Board chairman P. Biju told mediapersons on Thursday that socio-cultural activists, political leaders, and people from various walks of life would participate in the gathering. The demonstration is intended to raise public consciousness and register the State’s protest against the crime that has shocked the nation.