Keralam CM V.D. Satheesan takes a trip down memory lane at alumni meet
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan visited his alma mater, Panangad High School, to discuss how his early education shaped his communication skills. He credited his teachers for providing the grammatical foundation that gave him the confidence to speak English fluently in international forums.
Why it matters
It underscores the role of foundational education in public service and the importance of alumni engagement in local communities.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Sunday (September 13) took a trip down memory lane, recalling how his days at Panangad High School helped shape his communication skills.
Addressing an alumni meeting at his alma mater, the Chief Minister said that it was at the school that he “learned to speak”. He said the foundation in English that he acquired at the Malayalam-medium school gave him the confidence to deliver speeches in the language later, including a lecture at Harvard University.
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