Amit Shah Praises Kerala's 'Rich Culture & Heritage', Chairs Southern Zonal Council Meeting In Thiruvananthapuram

Sharing images of the cultural programme in Thiruvananthapuram on his official Facebook page, Amit Shah wrote: "Blessed to be in this beautiful state on the auspicious festival of Onam."

Amit Shah attends a cultural programme in Thiruvananthapuram.

Source : Facebook/Amit Shah

Before 30th southern zonal meeting in Kovalam, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday praised the 'rich culture and heritage' of Kerala, and stated: "Every Indian is proud of Kerala."

Sharing images of the cultural programme in Thiruvananthapuram on his official Facebook page, Amit Shah wrote: "Blessed to be in this beautiful state on the auspicious festival of Onam."

In Thiruvananthapuram, the Union Home Minister preside over a meeting of the Southern Zonal Council on Saturday.

The meeting is being attended by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, news agency ANI reported.

Kerala | Union Home minister chairs a meeting of Southern Zonal Council in Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin & Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai are also present at the meeting pic.twitter.com/9g9KqaKKaR

— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2022

Shah landed in Kerala on Friday evening and was greeted by a big gathering. The Home Minister also thanked the people of Kerala for their love and affection.

Earlier on Friday, Shah on his official Twitter handle said: "Reached Thiruvananthapuram to chair the Southern Zonal Council meeting. Grateful to the people of Kerala for their love and affection."

Reached Thiruvananthapuram to chair the Southern Zonal Council meeting. Grateful to the people of Kerala for their love and affection.

ദക്ഷിണേന്ത്യൻ സംസ്ഥാനങ്ങളുടെ കൗൺസിൽ യോഗത്തിൽ അധ്യക്ഷത വഹിക്കാൻ ഇന്ന് തിരുവനന്തപുരത്തെത്തി. കേരളജനതയുടെ സ്നേഹാദരങ്ങൾക്ക് ഹൃദയം നിറഞ്ഞ നന്ദി. pic.twitter.com/r7Lgp8MDMA

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 2, 2022

Following the meeting, the Home Minister will speak at a BJP-organized meeting of delegates from various Scheduled Castes (SC) organisations in Kazhakkoottam.

(With Inputs From Agencies)