Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], November 2 (ANI): Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday stated that the pivotal role played by VP Menon, a Keralite, alongside Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in unifying the princely states into the Indian Union cannot be forgotten.

He further inaugurated the 69th Foundation Day of Kerala at a function in Raj Bhavan, according to the release.

The Governor recalled the efforts made by V.P. Menon in having dialogues with the Maharajas of princely states and steering them all towards a nationalistic perspective.

The Governor marked Kerala Piravi celebrations at Raj Bhavan by lighting a lamp before a Bharat Mata idol draped in saffron and holding a saffron flag, as stated in the release.

The Governor stated that everyone must be a part of th

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