THRISSUR: CPM leader and former student leader Simon Britto passed away in a private hospital in Thrissur. He passed away after he was admitted to the hospital following stomach issues. He passed away at 6 pm. He was the anglo-indian representative in the assembly during 2006-2011.
Simon Britto Rodrigues (born 27 March 1954) is an Indian politician and writer. He was the nominated Anglo-Indian member in the Kerala Legislative Assembly during the term of Left Democratic Front government from 2006 to 2011.
Simon Britto Rodriguez was born to Nichlos Rodriguez and Irin Rdriguez on 27 May 1954, in Pongikkara, Ernakulam District, Kerala.Britto was an active member of Students' Federation of India (SFI), student wing of the CPI(M), he is a former student of St. Albert's College, Ernakulam, Government Law College, Ernakulam, Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, Lalit Narayan Mithila University. in his college days during 80's. In 1983, he became the Kerala state vice president of SFI and in a violent clash between student unions, he got his lower body paralyzed. Even after the attack, Britto was active in mainstream politics and continued to be in office till 1988. Ten years later he married Seena Bhaskar.

"Extremely saddened to learn of the passing away of comrade Simon Britto. He was one of the finest political leaders of this generation," the Chief Minister said in his condolence message.

A source of limitless inspiration, Britto's death is an irreparable loss to the political and cultural life of Kerala, he added.

In his condolence message, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said, "In the loss of Simon Britto, we have lost a leader who people could look up to for inspiration."

Yechury said he had known Britto since their days in the SFI.

Recalling the shock and anguish with which he had received the news of the brutal attack on Britto, Yechury said though given up for dead, Britto, true to his spirit, bounced back to life.

"He (Britto) fought valiantly and after years of treatment was able to lead a life of dignity. Despite his disability owing to the brutal attack, he continued to contribute to the movement in various ways. His commitment was unwavering. His courage and determination are an example that will have to be emulated by the generation of today," he said.

The body will be kept at Ernakulam town hall for the public to pay homage.