‘He never strayed from his beliefs’: Politicians mourn PT Thomas’ death Thiruvananthapuram News – Times of India

Thiruvananthapuram: Beyond party lines, political leaders pay tribute to him Congress Leader PT Thomas passed away on Wednesday. cm Pinarayi Vijayan Thomas was remembered as a man who raised important issues in the assembly and outside, holding firm to his political beliefs.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Said Thomas was a great personality and a forward-looking and open-minded leader who was concerned about the environment. He said that Thomas was a deeply secular man who built bridges between all communities. Rahul arrived Kozhikode went on a two-day tour of his constituency at the airport on Wednesday, canceled his programs and left Kochi,
KPCC President K Sudhakarni Said that PT is the progressive face of Congress in Kerala. “He touched heights on the strength of his personality. He was a leader who dared to tell the world the absurd truth,” he said.
opposition leader VD Satisan Said that Thomas was like an elder brother to him. “PT has always stood on the right. Her stand on the issues of environment and women safety was exemplary,” he said.
Ramesh Chennithala remembered Thomas as a leader who was never ready to compromise on his political beliefs. “He had an uncanny ability to go deep into the issues and present them forcefully,” Ramesh said.
CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran said Thomas was a leader who espoused high ideals in politics.
BJP State President K Surendrani Thomas’ untimely demise is a great loss to the politics of Kerala. Union Minister V Muraleedharan said PT never deviated from his deep faith.
Governor Arif Mohammad Khan Thomas was described as a vibrant and dedicated legislator.
Cardinal George Alenchery said that PT’s services for the betterment of society will always be remembered by the people. Catholicos Baselios Thomas I of the Jacobite Church also offered condolences on behalf of the Church and itself.

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