Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi hailed the decision of renaming state Kerala to Keralam. Speaking here at the golden jubilee celebration of the Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabha on Wednesday, the prime minister said that changing the name of the state by the Centre was a joyful moment for Malayali brothers.
Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabhaan is an organisation that works for the welfare of the fishing community.
The PM arrived in poll-bound Kerala to take part in a series of programmes, including the inauguration of the BJP-led NDA's election convention.
In his inaugural address, Modi appreciated the role of the fishing community during the 2018 floods in Kerala, lauding their courage, service, and dedication at that time while pointing out that the Dheevara Sabha has been working for fishermen's rights for 50 years.
Modi said the Centre too has been working for the welfare of the fishing community and has carried out various initiatives to empower them.
He also said that the Union government has taken various measures, including installing over 4,500 satellite-based transponders in fishing boats, to ensure the safety of fishermen at sea.
Modi arrived at the Kochi international airport around 11.30 am and from there travelled by helicopter to the naval base. From there, he travelled by road to the Marine Drive for his first event of the day — the golden jubilee celebrations of the Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabha.
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