A memorial meeting of Comrade John K Erumeli, the secretary of the CPIML, was held at Trivandrum on 12th March. The newly elected state secretary Comrade Johnson Ambattu presided over the meeting.
Comrade Balasundaram, the CC In Charge for the state fondly recollected the dedication and sacrificing values of Comrade John K Erumeli who led the party in most difficult times, right from the underground days. He said that fulfilling the dreams and carrying forward the unfulfilled tasks of the comrade is the fitting tribute.
Comrade Shankar, the CCM, remembered his decades-long association with Comrade John K Erumeli in building the party in Kerala. He also recollected the determination and sacrifice, the qualities of a communist embedded in Comrade John K’s life and struggle. He highlighted the role of Comrade John K who kept the party flag flying high in the state. He also called upon the party cadres in Kerala to build a bigger, stronger and united party in the state.
Comrade John K’s life partner, Comrade Ammini, who, in fact, shared all sufferings in order to help the comrade to serve the people and the party, was also present on the occasion. Comrade John K’s daughter in law, Snehalatha and the grandson were also present and also recollected the sweet memories with Comrade John K.
Comrade OP Kunjupilla, who had been a life-time associate of Comrade John K and also a senior leader of the party in the state, fondly remembered his long association as a friend and comrade. Senior Comrades Pathiyur Viswam, Sugathan, Sivasankaran also addressed the memorial meeting along with Comrades Ajithan, Sujith, Adv Jayakumar, Babu, Asokan and others. Comrade John K Erumeli, being an ardent writer in Malayalam was duely honoured by the Madhyamam magazine by carrying an exclusive article in memory of comrade John K Erumeli.
The comrades and friends present on the occasion resolved to carry the revolutionary banner handed over by comrade John K Erumeli and to make his dreams a reality.
