COMRADE Sham Prasad Kesar, state committee member and regional secretary of CPI(M) Jammu breathed his last  on December 5th morning at Narayanan Hospital Katra.
Comrade Sham Prasad Kesar remained a staunch fighter for the rights of working class. He was widely respected for his strong commitment for communal harmony and brotherhood in Jammu region. He never succumbed to the pressures of divisive forces.
CPI(M) expresses condolences with the bereaved family and pays homage to the  departed valiant comrade. CPI(M) leader Mohamad  Yousuf Tarigami has expressed grief and sorrow over his demise.