HOMAGE TO PONKUNNAM VARKEY

                               HOMAGE TO PONKUNNAM VARKEY


  Ponkunnam Varkey was a crusader in Malayalam Literature who never betrayed his conscience by succumbing to the pressures of mainstream society. Poet D Vinayachandran inaugurated the birth centenary celebrations of the late writer and activist Ponkunnam Varkey.
    Ponkunnam Varkey a writer who had always ubheld social relevance in his works. He combated against many evils that existed in our society during his days. His empathy towards the pains faced by mankind is evident in his works. His words always sought to high light the burden faced by the common man. He is also remembered for promoting the idea of nationalism among the public during the freedom struggle.

   Ponkunnam Varkey's short story" Sabhikkunna Kalappa" has been incorporated as a subject of study in many universities both in India and elsewhere.Mr Varkey had defied the British rule and rebelled with such  ferocity that was seen in very few Literary figures. Although he had never renounced spirituality completely, he publically opposed the gradual decay of values in beliefs

                                                                      Prof. John Kurakar