Thrissur ∙ As a sign of respect to Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, flags were hoisted at all levels in the district from the branch committee of the CPM to the district committee. Flowers were placed on the portrait of the leader at the branch committee offices. All the party programs have been postponed. Chala government programs including the participation of ministers have also been changed. There was no condolence meeting of the party here yesterday due to the public visit being held in Thalassery.
The main leaders of the district had gone to Thalassery. Some of today’s party events have also been postponed. An all-party condolence meeting will be held at Naduvilal Center today at 5 pm. An all-party condolence meeting will be held in the evening under the leadership of the local committees of all the areas except the Thrissur area. Minister K. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan was a leader who was able to solve problems directly with balance. Radhakrishnan said in his condolence message.
He has an unforgettable soul connection with him. Kodiyeri was the Speaker when he was Home Minister. He was the Deputy Leader of the Opposition when he was the Chief Whip of the Opposition. The minister said that Kodiyeri’s demise is a loss to the party and Kerala society. Kerala Congress (M) district committee meeting expressed condolences. The district committee meeting recalled that Kodiyeri played a crucial role in bringing Kerala Congress M to the left front.
District President Unnikrishnan presided over the event. Member of State High Power Committee M.T. Thomas, steering committee members Baby Matthew Kavunkal, Sebastian Choondal and Dennis K. Anthony, Baby Nellikuzhi, PT. Mathew, K.J. Thomas also spoke. INL District President Mohammad Chamakala and General Secretary Bafiq Bakar, NCP State Vice President P.K. Rajan also expressed his condolences.