Thiruvananthapuram: The 45th Vayalar Rama Varma Memorial Literary Award bagged by writer Benyamin. The award is for Benyamin’s book- ‘Manthalirile 20 Communist Years’.
The award was decided by a committee comprising K. R. Meera, Dr. George Onakkoor, Dr.C Unnikrishnan. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and a bronze sculpture by renowned sculptor Kanai Kunhiraman.
The award ceremony will be held on October 27, the death anniversary of Vayalar Rama Varma in Thiruvananthapuram.
