The disagreement escalated when Sukumaran Nair publicly alleged that he had repeatedly been denied appointments to meet the Chief Minister.
Changanassery: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is set to visit the Nair Service Society (NSS) headquarters at Perunna in Kottayam to attend the Mannam Jayanthi celebrations on January 2. The visit is significant as Satheesan is returning to the NSS headquarters after five years, amid strained relations with the organisation's general secretary, G. Sukumaran Nair.
Minister K. Muraleedharan is also expected to accompany the Chief Minister. Satheesan is likely to inaugurate the Mannam Jayanthi celebrations, although an official announcement is awaited.
Strained relations between Satheesan and NSS leadership
The visit comes against the backdrop of a prolonged disagreement between Satheesan and Sukumaran Nair. The NSS general secretary had repeatedly criticised the Chief Minister, both before and after the Assembly elections.
The differences reportedly intensified after Satheesan remarked that he had no intention of going around seeking the favour of community leaders. The statement angered Sukumaran Nair and contributed to the strained relationship between the two.
Sukumaran Nair's allegations over meeting requests
The disagreement escalated when Sukumaran Nair publicly alleged that he had repeatedly been denied appointments to meet the Chief Minister.
He accused Satheesan of arrogance and discourtesy, claiming that the NSS leadership had been unable to meet him to discuss important matters, including proposed amendments to the Companies Act. He also referred to differences between the two sides dating back to 2021.
Satheesan, however, disputed the allegation that he had refused to meet the NSS leadership. He maintained that he had spoken cordially with Sukumaran Nair.
The Chief Minister also pointed out that he had met representatives of organisations such as the Hindu Aikya Vedi during public hours, rather than holding private meetings.
Following the exchange, Sukumaran Nair said he would no longer seek a direct appointment with the Chief Minister, leaving it to the public to assess the government's approach towards the community organisation.
The proposed visit to Perunna is therefore drawing attention against the background of the differences between the Chief Minister and the NSS leadership.
Published: 13 Nov 2026, 10:23 am IST
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