Shri A.C.Shanmukhadas former Minister and 7 times continued MLA and NCP leader passed away at Calicut today at 09.20 PM at the Calicut Medical College. He was 74.

He was closely associated with the LDF in Kerala and was its Minister. he was simple and contacted with the people closely.

I met him first at Manathana Peravoor in 1950s when I was working as a teacher there. He was already in politics. The friendship increased after both of us were in Calicut. I still remember when he was brought to the Calicut Medical College after a serious road accident in the night. The timely attention / operation by the doctor saved his life. I was in the hospital all the time. After many years when we met he reminded me of the same. As Health Minister, he promptly settled certain issues of the medical students and nurses when they were brought to his notice.

I have lost an old friend even though we did not have contact for a long period. My deep grief at his passing away and convey my condolence to his family and friends.