Priyanka Gandhi pays tribute to Cheruvayal Raman, visits family in Wayanad

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visits Cheruvayal Raman’s family in Wayanad, praising his lifelong commitment to indigenous farming and rice preservation.

Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pays tribute to late Cheruvayal Raman at his residence in Wayanad on Thursday. | Photo Credit: PTI Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday (November 12, 2026) paid an emotional visit to the family of renowned traditional farmer and Padma Shri awardee Cheruvayal Raman, who passed away last month, and remembered him as a rare individual whose life was devoted to the welfare of his community and the preservation of indigenous agricultural traditions. Ms. Vadra, who is on a three-day visit to the Wayanad constituency, spent time with Raman’s family at their residence and enquired about their well-being. Speaking to reporters after the visit, Vadra described Raman as “a really good man and a special soul”, saying ...