Arundathi Roy Warns Kerala Against Fascism

Writer Arundathi Roy warned Kerala is one of the "last few outposts" resisting fascism while accepting the Malayattoor Foundation lifetime award in Thiruvananthapuram on January 28, 2026. She criticized rising communal rhetoric, cited local election concerns, and warned AI corporations could erode critical thinking, saying universities and schools face decline. Roy urged citizens to defend Kerala's political, cultural and educational institutions against external ideological and technological threats.