Keralam govt. committed to ensuring justice for K.M. Basheer, says Vishnunadh
Minister P.C. Vishnunadh reaffirmed the Kerala government's commitment to securing justice for the late journalist K.M. Basheer during a memorial event. The event also featured a seminar discussing the current state of media ethics and press freedom.
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The case remains a significant touchstone for media safety and the accountability of public figures in road safety incidents.
Minister for Culture and Tourism P.C. Vishnunadh said here on Thursday (October 8, 2026) that the State government would make sincere efforts and intervene to ensure justice for journalist K.M. Basheer, who was killed in a road accident in Thiruvananthapuram in 2019.
He was inaugurating a memorial meeting for Basheer at the Malappuram Press Club.
Mr. Vishnunadh said he had raised the issue in the Assembly on Basheer’s second death anniversary, and that the government would provide support in legal proceedings.
The Minister said he had known Basheer since his KSU days. He described him as a journalist who stood firm on his positions and was known for his gentle manner.
Minister for Culture and Tourism P.C. Vishnunadh addressing a seminar on ‘Social conscience and media ethics’ at the Malappuram Press Club on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN
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