New Delhi, Jan. 10 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan responded to the ongoing row surrounding the Malayalam Language Bill 2025, amid escalating tensions with Karnataka, asserting that the apprehensions raised do not reflect the facts or the inclusive spirit of the legislation passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly adding that the bill contains a clause that particularly safeguards the rights of linguistic minorities.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, "Kerala's progress has always been rooted in comprehensive development anchored in equality and brotherhood. The Government remains steadfast in upholding the constitutional values of secularism and pluralism."

Clarifying the intent of the legislation, Vijayan said the Bil...