🔥 NE Balaram: Rediscovering a Communist Titan on His Death Anniversary ✊
- CPI National
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
TL;DR: On his death anniversary, we remember N.E. Balaram, born 20 Nov 1919, died 16 July 1994—a fearless freedom fighter, Marxist thinker, CPI Kerala Secretary (1971–84), MLA, Lok Sabha/RS member, Sanskrit & Pali scholar 📚. He shaped Kerala’s left movement, served as Industries Minister, edited radical journals, and authored ten volumes on history, philosophy, politics. His unwavering devotion to working‑class rights and social equality makes him relevant for today’s youth 💪.
✨ A People’s Hero from Pinarayi
Born in Pinarayi, Kannur (birthplace of Kerala’s Communist Party), N.E. Balaram (Njalile Veettil Edavalathu Balaraman) helped found Kerala’s Communist movement in 1939 🏴 #KeralaHistory. A self‑educated scholar fluent in Sanskrit and Pali, he briefly stayed at Ramakrishna Mission, later rejecting spiritual retreat to join the freedom struggle as a Congress Socialist, then organizer for the #CPI.
🗳️ From MLA to Minister to Rajya Sabha
Elected MLA from Mattanur (1957, 1960) and Thalassery (1970) 🗳️.
Served as Industries & Public Relations Minister in CM C. Achutha Menon’s cabinet (1970–71) 🏛️.
Became CPI Kerala Secretary (1971–84), later National Council Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP (1985–94) 💼.
📰 Scholar-Activist & Bold Thinker
A prolific writer, Balaram:
Edited radical Malayalam journals like Swadeshabhimani, Probodhaka, Kesari 📰, which got banned for exposing corruption 🚫.
Wrote important books like A Short History of the CPI, Keralathile Communist Prasthanam, and a 10‑volume collected works on politics, philosophy & history 📚.
Slammed casteist reservations & pushed for real economic justice for the poor 💥 #EqualityFirst.
🧑🏫 Teacher of Movements & Movements for Youth
He mentored big names like E.M.S., Pinarayi Vijayan, P. Krishna Pillai—called the "leader of leaders" 🙌. During party splits and crises, his calm & brainy inputs held the red flag steady 🚩. Even EMS said Balaram was the best mind to write on Indian culture and Marxism combined 💡 #YouthInspire.
❤️ Working‑Class Roots & Today’s Resonance
Balaram studied only till Class 8, became a teacher 👨🏫, and from there, led a people’s movement 💪. He stood up against right‑wing domination, religious hatred, and elite corruption 🛑. From the soil of Pinarayi, he rose for the workers, farmers, Dalits & Adivasis ✊.
His dream? A society where no one sleeps hungry, no child skips school, and no one is judged for their caste or class 🌍 #JusticeForAll.
📣 MediaFx Perspective
From the people’s side, N.E. Balaram proves that real change begins with working-class unity and fearless truth-telling 📢. He didn’t chase votes or power—he built a vision where dignity, knowledge, and equality come first.
Youth today need to vibe with his legacy:🔥 Speak truth to power🔥 Question injustice🔥 Celebrate education🔥 Fight for the common man
👉 Tell us in the comments:Which of his life goals should be revived in 2025 India?
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