On November 5, 2008, the Asian Peasant Coalition (APC) has extended its deepest condolence to the family, relatives, friends and colleagues of Mr. Murugesan – a dedicated activist of the Society for Rural Education and Development (SRED). Together with SRED, he helped fight for the rights of the Irula and Dalit communities.
He spent more than 23 years of his dear life serving SRED by coordinating programs and working for the liberation of the Irullars and aiding the victims of the 2004 Asian Tsunami. Even his last breath was spent defending the rights of the masses. He passed away in the morning of November 1 while participating in a public meeting in Arakonam, pressuring the Indian government to protect the lives of the Srilankan Tamils.
An activist like Mr. Murugesan will surely be missed by his colleagues but his legacy shall continue to live in our hearts and serve as an inspiration for the cause we are all fighting for.
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