Well-known Malayalam writer Benyamin has bagged the45th Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Awardfor his book “Manthalirile 20 Communist Varshangal”.The prestigious award, instituted by the Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust, comprises a cash prize ofRs 1 lakh,a sculpture designed by renowned sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman and a citation.
A political satire, the novel revolves around a nondescript village called Manthalir and the influence of religion and politics in its culture in two decades. It was chosen for recognition by an expert panel comprising writers K R Meera, George Onakkoor, and C Unnikrishnan.
The award would be presented to the writer in a function to be held here on October 27, the organizers added.
