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Priyanka Gandhi Mourns Padma Shri Cheruvayal Raman
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Moneycontrol•15-10-2026, 08:22
Priyanka Gandhi Mourns Padma Shri Cheruvayal Raman
- •Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mourned the death of Padma Shri awardee Cheruvayal Raman, remembering him as a wise and dignified man.
- •Priyanka recalled how Raman called her his daughter when they first met, prompting her to affectionately call him her Malayali Acchan.
- •She expressed regret over missing her recent chance to visit him in Wayanad due to political developments in Delhi.
- •Raman was a renowned tribal farmer and conservationist from Kerala who dedicated decades to preserving indigenous rice varieties and agricultural biodiversity.
- •He received the Padma Shri in 2023 for his exceptional contributions to agriculture and traditional farming knowledge.
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Cheruvayal Raman was a veteran tribal farmer, conservationist, and Padma Shri awardee from Wayanad, Kerala. He belonged to the Kurichiya tribal community and dedicated decades of his life to preserving indigenous rice varieties and promoting traditional agricultural practices.
Cheruvayal Raman was honored with the Padma Shri in 2023 in recognition of his exceptional contributions to agriculture and his lifelong dedication to conserving traditional paddy seeds and biodiversity.
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mourned his death on X, recalling him as a wise and dignified friend whom she affectionately called her Malayali Acchan. She praised his deep agricultural expertise, fierce commitment to justice, and pride in his cultural heritage.
