Senior Communist leader Surinder Tiwari passes away
CPRCI (ML) Announces Memorial in Samrala
Babushahi Bureau
Ludhiana (Punjab), April 26, 2026: Veteran communist leader Surinder Tiwari has passed away after a prolonged illness, marking a significant loss for the revolutionary movement in Punjab. He was a senior central leader of the CPRCI (ML) and had been associated with its apex body since 2009.
Born in 1952 in Samrala, Tiwari joined the communist movement at a young age, inspired by the Naxalbari movement. He left his college education early to actively participate in revolutionary politics and soon emerged as a prominent figure among student activists.
Over the decades, he played a key role in various phases of the communist movement in Punjab, working closely with leaders such as Harbhajan Singh Sohi. Known for his strong ideological grounding and commitment to Maoist principles, Tiwari remained an influential voice within the organisation, including serving as the state secretary in Punjab prior to his illness.
The party described his demise as a “serious loss” not only for the organisation but also for the broader communist revolutionary movement in the country.
His last rites were attended by central committee members and party cadres, who paid tribute with revolutionary slogans and a ceremonial farewell wrapped in the red flag.
Meanwhile, the publication Surkh Leeh has announced that a memorial function will be organised in Samrala, his birthplace and an early centre of his political activity. A committee will soon be formed to oversee the arrangements.
The party has also called upon its members and supporters to uphold and carry forward Tiwari’s ideological legacy, with a campaign expected to begin from International Workers' Day.