Panakkad, May 28 -- Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan visited the residence of Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) State President Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal on the occasion of Bakrid on Thursday, accompanied by MLA V S Joy and IUML National General Secretary P K Kunhalikutty.

CM Satheesan said it was his first visit to the Malabar region after taking oath as Chief Minister and said he was happy that it coincided with Eid celebrations at Panakkad Tharavad.

"This is my first visit to Malabar after taking the oath and assuming office. I am especially happy that my first visit was to the Panakkad Tharavad on such an important day like Eid. I had the opportunity to meet Thangal, his family members, leaders including Kunhalikutty...