Veerendra Kumar awarded K Chandrasekharan Memorial award

Chairman and Managing Director of Malayalam daily 'Mathrubhumi' M P Veerendra Kumar was today presented with the seventh K Chandrasekharan Memorial Award for his contribution to the nation as a socialist.

Former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy presented the award, instituted by Kasargod-based Chandrasekharan Memorial Trust, in memory of socialist leader K Chandrasekharan.

"Chandrasekharan was a true socialist leader who treated both his supporters as well as opponents equally and I see his qualities in Veerendra Kumar," he said.

Chandy said Kumar is a multi-faceted personality, who has made his contributions to the nation as a socialist, parliamentarian and administrator.
 

The Congress leader also presented the winner with a purse of Rs 11,111 and a plaque.