The Nair Service Society (NSS) has declined to allow certain pre-visit security inspections ahead of a proposed programme by the Vice President of India at Mannam Samadhi, leading to discussions between the organisation and security authorities over protocol compliance.

Mannam Samadhi, situated at the NSS headquarters in Perunna, is the memorial of Mannathu Padmanabhan, a prominent social reformer and founder of the NSS. The site holds deep historical and cultural significance for the Nair community in Kerala and regularly hosts commemorative events and public functions. The Vice President’s proposed visit was expected to form part of an official engagement during a scheduled trip to the state.

According to sources familiar with the matter, central and state security agencies had sought advance access to the premises to conduct mandatory security checks, sanitisation procedures, and coordination drills. Such measures are standard practice during visits by high constitutional authorities and typically include venue assessment, access control arrangements, and deployment planning. However, NSS representatives reportedly objected to aspects of these checks, citing concerns over institutional autonomy and established practices at the memorial site.

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The NSS is understood to have communicated that it was not agreeable to certain inspection protocols within the Samadhi premises, maintaining that the sanctity and customary functioning of the memorial should not be disrupted. While the organisation has not publicly opposed the Vice President’s visit itself, it has expressed reservations about procedures it considers excessive or intrusive.

Security officials, on the other hand, maintain that established guidelines must be uniformly followed to ensure the safety of constitutional office-bearers. Protectees such as the Vice President are entitled to multi-layered security cover, and advance venue clearance is considered a non-negotiable element of risk management. Authorities indicated that discussions were underway to reconcile procedural requirements with the concerns raised by the NSS.

The situation highlights the broader challenge of balancing strict security protocols with the sensitivities of private or community-managed institutions hosting high-level dignitaries. As of now, it remains unclear whether the programme at Mannam Samadhi will proceed as originally scheduled or undergo modifications. Further clarity is expected once consultations between NSS representatives and security agencies conclude.

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