Com.W.L.Tumdum, former Circle Secretary, E-III (Namboodiri), Maharashtra and one of the stalwarts of the Union leaders in Maharashtra passed away on 8th May 2011 after a brief illness. He took initiative in forming and expanding the union in Maharashtra despite very adverse conditions. He was a comrade in Nagpur who grew up under the guidance of Comrade N.J.Iyer, the veteran P&T Union leader. Even after retirement, he was closely connected with BSNLEU.

I express my deep grief and convey condolences to the bereaved family, comrades and friends.