The 20th Kanyakumari district conference of Communist Party of India (Marxist) was held at Thuckalay from 5th to 8th January. The conference was inaugurated by CPIM CC Member Com U Vasuki.
The flag brought from Kollencode was received by District committee member K. Madhavan. Flag rope brought from Boothapandi was received by District Secretariat member M. Annadurai. The flag pole brought from Kollencode was received by District Secretariat member V.Ponnusamy. The district secretary Com. Murugesan, former member of Lok Sabha A.V.Bellarmine and others were participated in the function held in front of Thuckalay bus stand. The senior district committee member Com. Krishnankutty, hoisted the conference flag. The torch (jothi) in memory of former M.L.A. Hemachandaran from Mathur, G.S.Mani from Vettunthi near Marthandam, Divakaran of Cherukol and Perumal of Tamaraikulam were brought to the conference venue at Thuckalay.
Various resolutions were passedduring the conference. Com Murugesan was re elected as the District Secretary. on the concluding day a mass rally was organised in which around 20000 people participated. Red Volunteers march through the streets. Com. U Vasuki inaugurated the public rally.
