Comrade E.P.Sukumaran, Executive Committee Member of AIBDPA Kerala Circle passed away yesterday, 5th April 2014, at Manjeri, Kerala.He was 70

He was a strong activist and was the office-bearer of NFPTE and was always in the forefront of the struggles of the P and T and Central Government Employees. We had worked together at Calicut for a long period in the 1960s. Along with many comrades we were also staying in the P and T Lodge, which was the epicentre of the union activities. Coms. Karayi Sreedharan, V.Kesavan, P.V.Nambissan, E.Richards, E.P.Sukumaran, K.Prabhakaran were all part of this team of Telecom Lodge which initiated and activated the Telecom Union functioning. Of course there were senior leaders like Com.K.Bhaskaran Nair, K.Krishnan, M.V.Sadanandan, KCS Nair and many others in this main stream.

Comrade E.P.Sukumaran was victimised several times for participation in strikes and agitations. Later he got transfer from Calicut to Manjeri near his house and continued till retirement. After retirement, he became active in the Pensioners movement and was the Executive Committee member of the state committee.

His death is a big loss to the movement. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades.