Kerala CPI(M) leader M.M. Lawrence passes away at 95
The Hindu
Veteran Kerala CPI(M) leader M.M. Lawrence, known for his advocacy for workers' rights, passes away at 95 in Kochi.
Veteran Communist Party of Indian (Marxist) [CPI(M)] leader and trade unionist M.M. Lawrence passed away in Kochi, Kerala, on Saturday (September 21, 2024). He was 95.
He had been battling age-related complications for quite some time.
Mr. Lawrence had functioned as the convenor of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala and a member of the central committee of the party.
A staunch advocate for workers’ rights, Mr. Lawrence had been instrumental in unifying and fighting for workers’ rights in both organised and unorganised sectors. He was one of the first social activists of Kerala who worked to organise manual scavengers of the State.
He plunged into active politics during his younger days and was arrested for attacking the Edapally police station.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condoled the death of Mr. Lawrence.
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