President unveils K.R. Narayanan bust at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram; attends St. Thomas College jubilee at Palai
On 23 October 2025, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of former President K.R. Narayanan at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, and attended the platinum jubilee of St. Thomas College, Palai.
Summary
On 23 October 2025, during her Kerala visit, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of former President K.R. Narayanan at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, with former President Ram Nath Kovind and Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar present. She said Narayanan's life was a story of courage, perseverance and self-belief, and that education carried him to the highest constitutional office. The same day she attended the valedictory function of the platinum jubilee (75 years) of St. Thomas College, Palai, set up mainly to educate rural students. She said Kottayam is known as 'Akshara-nagari' for its role in literacy, and that the Vaikom Satyagraha against untouchability took place in Kottayam a hundred years ago.
Key facts
- Date
- 23 Oct 2025
- Bust
- Former President K.R. Narayanan, Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram
- Present
- Former President Ram Nath Kovind; Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
- College
- St. Thomas College, Palai — platinum jubilee (75 years)
- Kottayam
- 'Akshara-nagari'; Vaikom Satyagraha a century ago
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which city did President Droupadi Murmu describe in October 2025 as 'Akshara-nagari' for being a fountain-head of literacy and education?
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Correct answer: D — Kottayam
PIB: the President said Kottayam is known as 'Akshara-nagari' as it has been a fountain-head of literacy and education; the Vaikom Satyagraha took place in Kottayam a hundred years ago.
Where did President Droupadi Murmu unveil the bust of former President K.R. Narayanan on 23 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram
PIB: the President unveiled the bust of former President K.R. Narayanan at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, in the presence of former President Ram Nath Kovind.