Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Interview with Mohanlal Sparks Election Debate

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan participated in a candid interview titled 'Iruvar' with actor Mohanlal, revealing personal anecdotes and a softer side contrasting his usual firm image. The interaction, aired ahead of upcoming Assembly elections, drew comparisons to a similar interview by Prime Minister Modi and was promoted by the CPI(M) as a showcase of leadership legacies. Opposition parties criticized the timing and format as politically motivated.