Kerala Opposition Leader Shares Extensive 2025 Reading List
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan, has made a surprising revelation. He recently published a comprehensive list of books he read throughout 2025. This move comes at a time when many people express concern about declining reading habits worldwide.
Politicians often face criticism for lacking intellectual depth. Satheesan's action directly challenges this common perception. His list showcases a genuine and extensive interest in literature.
A Diverse Collection of Sixty Titles
Satheesan's reading list contains sixty books. The collection includes works in both English and Malayalam languages. This demonstrates his commitment to engaging with diverse literary traditions.
Notable titles feature prominently on his list. He read Arundhati Roy's Mother Mary Comes To Me and Amitav Ghosh's The Nutmeg's Curse. The list also includes Rodrigo Garcia's memoir about his parents, titled A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes: A Son's Memoir of Gabriel García Márquez and Mercedes Barcha.
One book had a particularly profound impact on the politician. Satheesan stated that Lisa Mosconi's The Menopause Brain changed his attitude toward women. He specifically mentioned that it influenced his perspective on his wife as well.
Other Political Developments in the News
Meanwhile, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha plans to release a mini-documentary. This film focuses on gig workers in Delhi's quick commerce sector. Chadha recently participated in protests supporting these workers.
He spent an entire day working as a delivery rider. This experience allowed him to document the pressures and challenges these workers face daily. Chadha aims to highlight their struggle for fair pay, dignity, and safety through his documentary.
In a separate development, the Centre has intervened in Noida Metro's affairs. They appointed an official on additional charge as the Chief Vigilance Officer for the Noida Metro Rail Corporation. This officer oversees anti-corruption efforts within the organization.
Currently, the CVO of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation holds this additional responsibility. This decision follows a controversial incident last week. The Uttar Pradesh government removed the NMRC Executive Director after photos of him and the Managing Director appeared on the organization's official 2026 calendar.
