“I and Comrade Suryanarayana Rao entered the Legislative Assembly together”: CM Siddaramaiah

 Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has praised Comrade Suryanarayana as a fighter both inside outside the House. Addressing a national symposium on the “Role of Labour Movement in the Development of Karnataka” at Town Hall on the occasion of the birth centenary celebrations of Comrade Suryanarayana Rao, the CM said that as the voice of the working class, Suryanarayana fought both inside and outside the House.  He was always well-prepared for any matter, making his speeches eagerly anticipated.

Suryanarayana was committed, caring, and not power-hungry, prioritizing fighting for the cause. The CM appreciated his tireless efforts inside the House until the people’s problems were solved. Reminiscing his stint as Labour Minister, the CM recalled that Suryanarayana wouldn’t leave until workers’ issues were resolved.

The CM criticized the current political landscape, saying some politicians have a Hitler-like mentality, distorting the truth. “Comrade Suri, a tireless fighter, always warned the government through truth, without disrupting peace. The government has formulated programmes for the working class’s prosperity and stands with the workers. Right-wing organizations like BJP-RSS oppose our guarantee schemes, which are in favour  of the workers,” the CM said.

Action for a museum for the working class

The CM promised a positive response to requests for establishment of a museum showcasing the working class’s struggles. CITU General Secretary Tapan Sen, Comrade Suryanarayana’s daughter Rekha, and many activists attended the programme. Comrade BJK Nair presided over the programme.