Social Solidarity Fortnight closes in Thiruvananthapuram with a call against caste discrimination

16 October 2026

The state-level closing ceremony of the Social Solidarity Fortnight, observed from October 2 to 15, was held at the Mahatma Ayyankali Hall in Thiruvananthapuram.
Minister for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Welfare K.A. Thulasi said society must work together to end caste discrimination, malpractices and social hierarchy, and that legal measures must be backed by real public awareness.
She said pending applications in the department are to be cleared by December 31.
Special attention will go to road access in Idamalakudy, the distinct living conditions of the Cholanaikkar community in Nilambur, and travel and health issues in Attappadi.
Padma Shri Lakshmikuttyamma and Deputy Director Siddharth, who wrote the campaign slogan, were honoured at the function.
Trophies were given to model residential schools for last year's SSLC and Higher Secondary results, along with Higher Secondary merit awards and micro-credit loans from the Backward Classes Development Corporation. Vithura Grama Panchayat President S. Sindhu presided.