Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader P. C. Mohanan, widely known as Mohanan Master, was remembered by family, political colleagues and community members at a farewell ceremony held in Bathery. The rites took place at his ancestral home in Koliyad, with the main memorial service conducted at 11:00 AM.
P C Mohanan obituary Funeral and tributes in Bathery
The gathering drew a broad cross-section of political and civic figures, reflecting Mr Mohanan’s long-standing involvement in social and cultural activities. Among those who paid their respects were BJP State General Secretary M. T. Ramesh, national executive committee members P. K. Krishnadas and C. K. Padmanabhan, and MLA I. C. Balakrishnan. Former MLA C. K. Sasidhran and several district-level leaders also attended.
Attendees represented more than a single political formation, underscoring Mr Mohanan’s stature beyond party lines. Bishop Dr Joseph Mar Thomas of the Bathery diocese was present, as were the Communist Party of India (Marxist) district secretary K. Rafeek and CPM committee member Suresh Thaloor. Other local figures included district president Prashant Malavayal, district in-charge N. Haridas and community leader V. K. Sajeve.
Leaders from allied regional parties and organisations also offered condolences. Kerala Congress (M) leader K. J. Devasya and district-level representatives such as DCC president T. J. Isaac were at the rites. The presence of a Cricket Association official, T. R. Balakrishnan, illustrated the range of Mr Mohanan’s contacts in civic life.
The ceremony followed customary memorial practices observed by the family and local community. Mourners gathered to offer prayers and tributes at the family home, where neighbours and well-wishers joined party colleagues to pay final respects. The turnout emphasised the personal as well as the political connections cultivated by Mr Mohanan over many years.
Although details of his political career and personal life were not elaborated at the service, those present noted his active role in social and cultural spheres. Condolence messages circulated among party offices and local councils, with many leaders highlighting his commitment to community initiatives and public service.
Funerals and memorial services for regional leaders often serve as moments for local parties and civil society to show solidarity. In this case, the attendance of representatives from the BJP, CPM and Kerala Congress (M), together with religious and sporting officials, conveyed a shared recognition of Mr Mohanan’s contributions to Bathery and surrounding areas.
Family members received visitors at the ancestral home throughout the day. Local media and party offices issued brief notices announcing the rites and noting the prominent attendees. Civic leaders and residents described the turnout as a reflection of the relationships Mr Mohanan forged across generations and sectors.
Arrangements for further commemorations, if any, were expected to be coordinated by the family and local party organisations. For now, the community of Bathery has come together to honour the memory of a familiar public figure whose work in social and cultural spheres left a visible mark on local life.
Image: The memorial at the Mohanan family home attracted a wide range of political and community leaders to Bathery.
Key Takeaways:
- P C Mohanan obituary: Senior BJP leader P. C. Mohanan received tributes at his ancestral home in Koliyad, Bathery.
- Funeral rites were held at 11:00 AM, attended by leaders across party lines including BJP, CPM and Kerala Congress (M).
- Religious and civic figures, including Bathery Bishop Dr Joseph Mar Thomas, joined local officials and community representatives.
