Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 4 -- Kerala's unity, communal harmony, fraternal and inclusive mindset are the reasons for the state's progress and development, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said while inaugurating the state-level Onam celebrations.

"The state government's 'Nava Kerala' concept aligns well with the concept of Onam, where even the most underprivileged person is being considered and included in our progress as a society," Vijayan noted at the opening ceremony at Nishagandhi Auditorium, Kanakakkunnu.

He urged people to remain vigilant against forces attempting to disrupt social harmony. "As a society, we have to be aware of forces that try to disrupt our unity and communal harmony and remain rooted to our humanitarian concepts a...