Thiruvananthapuram, March 1 -- Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday credited the progressive movements and left-wing governments with liberating women in the state.

"There have been many women's movements in the state of Kerala. The public of Kerala has become aware of the role played by progressive movements and left-wing governments," Vijayan said.

Highlighting the state government's commitment to women's safety, Vijayan said that action in cases of crime against women was taken against all perpetrators regardless of their social status.

"The government is seriously intervening in women's safety. Special training was given to the women police. Actions are taken without cons...