Writer P. Valsala cremated with State honours
The Hindu
P. Valsala, popular writer and former chairperson of Kerala Sahitya Akademi, cremated with State honours. Son Arun Maroli performed last rites. ADM C. Muhammed Rafeeq placed wreath on behalf of CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Mayor Beena Philip, MLA Thottathil Raveendran, writers K.P. Ramanunni, Asokan Charuvil, V.R. Sudheesh paid respects. Public homage at her house and Town Hall.
Writer P. Valsala who passed away at a private hospital in Mukkom on Tuesday night, was cremated with State honours at the West Hill electric crematorium at 4 p.m on Friday. Her son Arun Maroli performed the last rites.
The mortal remains of the writer were earlier kept for the public to pay homage at her house near Vellimadukunnu and the Kozhikode Town Hall. Additional District Magistrate C. Muhammed Rafeeq placed wreath on behalf of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Mayor Beena Philip, MLA Thottathil Raveendran, and writers K. P. Ramanunni, Asokan Charuvil, and V.R. Sudheesh were among those who paid their last respects to the popular writer who was the former chairperson of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi and recipient of numerous literary awards.
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