Kannan Gopinathan - A Lifestory

A person known for being brave and sure of what they believe is more than just someone who used to work for the government; they are a strong voice for change. Coming from Kerala, their story shows how strong a person's beliefs can be when faced with the government system. They are like the main character in the movie 'Nayak', who chose what was right over power, but instead of just one day, they spent a lifetime questioning things. They quit their government job in August 2019, because they felt they couldn't freely share their thoughts on important issues like the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. This action, similar to the rebellious spirit in movies like 'Rang De Basanti', quickly made them well known across the country. People who worked with them often say they were "always honest," which is something that showed in both their time working for the government and their later work as an activist. Before working for the government, they were an engineer. A saying that describes how they think is, "I joined the government to help people, and when I felt I couldn't do that anymore, I had to leave." Since quitting, they have been very involved in different social movements, fighting for the right to speak freely and for the government to be responsible. Their story is inspiring, reminding us that even when working within the system, you can still choose to stand up for what you believe in, no matter what happens. They show the spirit of questioning what is normal, like the characters in 'Pink', fighting for fairness and equal treatment.