Prominent leaders and politicians from both sides of the aisle fondly remembered veteran Congress leader and former Minister Aryadan Muhammad, who died on September 25.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said: "Heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Sri Aryadan Muhammed, former minister and eight-time MLA(Nilambur). Knowledge of society's pulse and service with a progressive and secular approach endeared him to all. May his soul RIP".
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan described Aryadan as a politician who fiercely upheld secular values. Mr. Vijayan said the late leader was a powerful orator and distinguished parliamentarian. Aryadan briefly aligned with the Left Democratic Front and later became one of its sharpest critics.