Com.K.Chandrasekharan Nair, popularly called KCS Nair, passed away on 7th of this month. He was ailing for some time and was in hospital for the last few days. The sad news was informed to me by our comrades in Calicut, where Com. KCS has settled after retirement a few years back.
Com.KCS was a man of action. As soon as he entered the P and T, he had been in the union and very active. For a long period he was the Branch Secretary of the DET Office, Calicut. After the 19th September 1968 strike, he was under suspension for a long time, faced court case and punished for participating in the strike. During the post-strike period he worked continuously without any strain. We were closely associated for a long period in union activities.
After coming to Delhi after the 1991 All India Conference, I had little chance of meeting him. However, twice, I went to his house and met him. He also used to attend the meetings when I came to Calicut. His health was deteriorating gradually. And now death has overtaken him.
I share the deep grief with the family and friends. I convey my heartfelt condolences to his wife, children and other family members.