
Musical homage to be paid to P.T. Thomas
The Hindu
Popular song Chandra Kalabham Charthi Urangum Theeram to be played at venues where his body is kept
The mortal remains of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee working president P.T. Thomas, MLA, who passed away at Vellore on Wednesday, will be brought to Kochi on Thursday.
A musical homage will be offered to Mr. Thomas at all the venues where his body will be kept for the public to pay homage. Popular song Chandra Kalabham Charthi Urangum Theeram, penned by Vayalar Rama Varma, will be played at the venues as desired by Mr. Thomas.
The late legislator had expressed his desire for the song to be played during his final journey, to one of his close friends. Musicians will pay homage to the departed leader through live performances at the venues, said Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan.

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