KANNUR: People still miss CPM former state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, said his wife Vinodhini. He had the ability to handle big problems with ease, said Vinodhini while talking to the media.

Vinodhini said Kodiyeri's phone is still in her hands. She said that hundreds of calls are coming in that. She said the people calling say that they still remember their comrade and that is why they are calling.

Vinodhini said Kodiyeri has not used his post for his children. He had said that if the children have committed a mistake, they should undergo the punishment deserved. That is our biggest loss, she said.

Vinodhini also revealed Kodiyeri’s last words. ‘He suddenly lost consciousness. Our children tried to call him. Everyone except me were asked to leave the room. He told me sometimes you will be left alone. I did not allow him to say that. He caught my hands. He then said sometimes nothing will happen, but said you will be alone and you must learn to live without depending anyone. No one will be with you. Don't depend on anyone and that's how you should live. I have firmly decided not to go near anyone for anything. So, running hostels n vacant houses. 10-30 girls are there. I have kept his word. I sleep thinking that should not wake up tomorrow. I have lived enough,’ she said.