CPI(M) condoles Errakulam tragedy

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 21:52 [IST]

New Delhi, Feb 21 (UNI) The CPI(M) today expressed deep shock at the tragic boat accident in Ernakulam district of Kerala, claiming the lives of fifteen students and three teachers of the St Antony's Upper Primary School, Elavoor, when their boat capsized in the Periyar river.

The Left party hoped the enquiry would establish how the accident took place.

In a statement, the Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.

UNI

Topics: ACCIDENT-KERALA-CPI(M)

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