Com. C. Ravindranath, militant and respected leader of the LIC Employees Union is no more. He was Vice President of AIIEA as also Zonal Secretary and Divisional Secretary LICEU. He passed away this morning at Ernakulam. He was not well for some time.
While Com. Ravindranath was the Divisional Secretary of LICEU at Kozhikode, he was closely connected with the trade union activities in various sectors. He was the President of the Workers Centre, a Coordination Committee of about 30 Central- State- Public Sector unions which effectively intervened in the struggles of the workers in various sectors. As Secretary of the WC, I had a long period of close working with him. He was an effective speaker, organiser and a militant leader.
Com. Ravi was one of the tallest leaders of AIIEA at all India level. On my tours at many places in India, our LIC leaders there used to enquire about him, knowing that I am from Kozhikode.
I met him last about one year back at his residence at Ernakulam. He was weak and also had memory problems, but we spoke about our old times, mostly he was listening.
His passing away is a great loss to the movement as well as to me personally.
Convey my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, friends and Comrades.
Red Salute to Com. C. Ravindranath!