Thalassery : Kodiyeri has arrived for final journey at Azhikodan – the land that had been a longtime turf for his political activism in yesteryears. Family members, relatives friends and other hundreds of thousands bid farewell to their patriarch from his ancestral home in Kodiyeri. Amidst muffled sobs and tears, the mortal remains of the veteran Leftist arrived at CPI(M) District Committee Office of Azhikodan Mandiram.
Kodiyeri was Kannur District Secretary at a very young age and extremely popular among party workers for his encouraging and supportive attitude. Now as the body of their beloved leader approached Azhikodan mandiram, thousands hailed the mortal remains with heartrending slogans. here.
Crowds by thousands that began with news of demise, continued to be witnessed at the ancestral home too. There, after tributes from masses, the funeral procession inched toward Azhikodan mandiram. Kodiyeri is laid at Azhikodan Madiram from 11 am up to 2 pm.
At 3 pm, amidst tall icons of the Left , the beloved leader shall be laid to rest at Payyambalam beach. There, Kodiyeri’s mortal remains shall be cremated laid between memorial tombs of EK Nayanar and former CPI(M) State Secreatary Chadan Govindan, both of who have served as party state secretaries. A memorial tomb for Kodiyeri shall be raised at the site later.
