CM Vijayan: Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Mentors Shaped My Life and Politics

• Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan revealed in an interview with Mohanlal that early exposure to Ramayana and Mahabharata, along with mentors, guided his life and political journey.
• Vijayan described himself as a "very satisfied person," attributing it partly to his childhood reading habits and the influence of legendary songs sung by his mother.
• He discussed overcoming childhood fears, facing allegations with a clean mind, and his strong stance against corruption, noting significant changes over the years.
• The CM shared insights into his public image, family life, and the profound impact of leaders like A K Gopalan and E M S Namboodiripad on his political thinking.
• Vijayan recounted personal experiences with custodial violence, his commitment to preventing it, and his loyalty to the party, which he credits for his rise to Chief Minister.