forty second Demise Anniversary of Trade Union Chief Comrade PKS Prasad Noticed Throughout Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 29 January 2025

The forty second demise anniversary of veteran commerce union chief Comrade PKS Prasad was noticed throughout the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on January 29, 2025. A particular occasion was collectively organized by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and the Non-Gazetted Government Officers’ Association at Crusade House, Phoenix Bay, Sri Vijaya Puram.

KG Das, former General Secretary of the Non-Gazetted Government Officers’ Association, presided over the operate. In his tackle, he recalled the valiant struggles led by Com PKS Prasad all through the islands, emphasizing the immense contributions made by the chief in the direction of enhancing the lives of employees and authorities staff.

R. Surendran Pillai, President of the CITU State Committee, supplied a quick overview of the actions initiated by Com PKS Prasad after his arrival within the islands in 1964, on deputation from Nagpur. He underscored the lasting influence of Prasad’s activism on the native labor group.

In his speech, D. Ayyappan, Vice President of the CITU State Committee and former General Secretary of the Non-Gazetted Government Officers’ Association, famous that even 42 years after his passing, Com PKS Prasad continues to be remembered by the individuals of the islands. Ayyappan highlighted that the advantages loved by authorities staff and employees at this time are the direct results of the struggles spearheaded by Prasad and his management within the Nineteen Sixties and Seventies.

Also current on the occasion had been RD Yadav, Vice President of the Non-Gazetted Government Officers’ Association, Raj Kumar Saw, former chief of the Association, and SP Kalairajan, Secretary of the CITU State Committee, who all spoke in honor of Com PKS Prasad’s legacy.

The occasion started with BC Bhattacharjee, Vice President of the CITU State Committee, hoisting the CITU flag on the Crusade House premises. Wreaths had been later laid on the Martyrs Memorial Column of Com PKS Prasad by leaders from numerous commerce unions and associations. The ceremony was attended by numerous employees from commerce unions and associations, reflecting the deep respect and admiration held for the late chief.