The 53rd anniversary of the historical 1968 strike observed in Calicut, Kerala circle.

The 53^rd anniversary of the historical one day strike of the Central Government employees, held on 19^th September, 1968, was observed as "Martyrs Day" at Calicut, Kerala circle, yesterday. A good number of employees participated in this programme, which was addressed by Com.V.A.N. Namboodiri, former General Secretary, BSNLEU, Com.P. Manoharan, Circle President, Com.C. Santoshkumar, Circle Secretary, and Com.M. Vijayakumar, AGS. The speakers vividly recollected the glorious 1968 strike, the sacrifices made by a large number of leaders, as well as the supreme sacrifice made by the martyrs. Homage was paid to the martyrs at the martyrs column.