Writer P. Valsala brought out unknown realities about tribespeople through her novels and short stories, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said.
He was here on Thursday to give away the State government’s prestigious Ezhuthachan Puraskaram to the writer. Mr. Vijayan said the award in memory of Ezhuthachan was being given to an apt person. The award carries a purse of ₹5 lakh, a citation, and a shawl.
Ms. Valsala gave prominence to women and tribespeople in her works, which reflected her political views. The award is being given at a time when Nellu, her famous novel, is celebrating the 50th year of its publication. The novel depicted the exploitation of tribespeople by their feudal lords, he said.
