October 27th is the 68th Anniversary of the valiant armed struggle of 1946 organised by the people of Vayalar ( Alapuzha in Kerala) against the autocratic rule of the Travancore Diwan who wanted the US model to be implemented in the then state of Travancore. The people under the leadership of the Communist Party of India faced the armed police of the State with lathis and spears. The result could not be other wise. Thousands of peasants and volunteers were killed in the firing by the armed police. A few days earlier at Punnapra also similar firing took place which took many lives. The people of Kerala remember these Martyrs who fought against autocracy of the Travancore rulers, every year at Punnapra and vayalar.
Today, 27th October, was the culmination of the observation of Punnapra – Vayalar Martyrs Day. Rallies and homage at the Martyrs Memorials were organised with participation of thousands of people. CPI(M) and CPI leaders gave the lead.

Our Red Salute to the Martyrs of Punnapra vayalar armed struggle !