Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid his last respects to Politburo member and CPM former state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan. Stalin paid his last respects at Chennai Apollo Hospital. Stalin took to Twitter to express his condolence that Kodiyeri, who was in jail during the Emergency, was a personality who did not surrender to anyone. CPM Tamil Nadu State Secretary K Balakrishnan was also with Stalin.
Paid my last respects to @cpimspeak Polit Bureau Member and 3 time Kerala State Secy Thiru. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.
Com. Kodiyeri was an unyielding personality and was even jailed under MISA during the Emergency in 1975.
My heartfelt condolences to his family & CPI(M) comrades. pic.twitter.com/zFn2ZJ6ulJ
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) October 1, 2022
Opposition leader VD Satheesan
Kodiyeri Balakrishnan was an ardent politician. Kodiyeri’s lifeblood was literally politics. With his constant smile and loving words, Kodiyeri became a favorite of all irrespective of politics. His friendship extended beyond the party framework. Kodiyeri was a leader who was equally attuned to the diplomacy and practicality of practical politics. Kodiyeri’s interactions as a member of the Legislative Assembly and as the Deputy Leader of the Opposition were notable. Kodieri gave those around him confidence that he would survive despite the pain of his illness with his natural smile. He was a gentle presence in CPM and his demise is a great loss for political Kerala. Sharing in the grief of family members and co-workers.
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Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai
Former Kerala Home Minister and CPM politburo member Kodiyeri condoles the demise of Balakrishnan and expresses deep sorrow. When Emergency was declared in June 1975, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan and I participated in a meeting in Kozhikode to discuss the defense of student leaders against it. Although we were like parallel lines in different political slums, we were able to relate to each other personally. He was the master of style emphasizing human values and personal relationships. Kerala in general and his party in particular have suffered an irreparable loss with his demise. Sadness and pain at the loss of a dear friend.
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