Kozhikode: Congress MP M.K. Raghavan has called for the construction of a memorial for the late Malayalam literary giant, MT Vasudevan Nair, in his hometown of Kozhikode.

Addressing the media here on Thursday, Raghavan stressed the need for the government to seriously consider the construction of this monument as a tribute to Nair’s invaluable contribution to the Malayalam language and literature.

"There should be a memorial in Kozhikode for MT. The government should seriously consider it...He is the truth, beauty, and goodness of the Malayalam language. His language style can only be done by him. No one can get enough of reading his works. We have to complete the work MT started for the Malayalam language," he said.

M.T. Vasudevan Nair passed away on Wednesday at around 10 pm after being admitted to the hospital for a few days. His body was kept for public viewing at his residence, where thousands came to pay their respects. The final rites were held Thursday evening at around 5 pm.

M.T. Vasudevan Nair’s contributions to Malayalam literature and cinema are celebrated not only in Kerala but across the world. His death marks the end of an era in Malayalam literature, and his influence continues to inspire generations of writers, filmmakers, and artists.