KANNUR: The love of those gathered around, regardless of politics, became the sweetness of the birthday cake for Sarada teacher. Sarada, wife of EK Nayanar, who loved and made everyone laugh, celebrated her 90th birthday today. Four generations of the family were present at the function with memories of Chief Minister EK Nayanar.

A grand celebration was held at Parthas Convention Center in Dharamshala, Kannur. Union Minister Suresh Gopi, Speaker A.N. Shamsir, Minister Kadannappalli Ramachandran, CPM central committee members EP Jayarajan, PK Sreemathy, Congress leaders V.M. Sudheeran, Adv. Martin George, former minister M. Vijayakumar, BJP leader C.K. Padmanabhan, RSP leader Shibu Baby John, K.P. Mohanan MLA, CH Kunjambu MLA, M.V. Nikesh Kumar and others extended their greetings. The leaders shared old memories with Nayanar and Sarada teacher. Sarada Teacher said that Nayanar was a person who loved everyone irrespective of their political affiliations and she wanted her children and grandchildren to live with Nayanar's memory. The teacher added that no one should see politics in Suresh Gopi attending the celebrations.

I am the eldest son: Suresh Gopi

Union Minister Suresh Gopi said that Sarada amma is the jewel of all children in the world. Suresh Gopi came with his family. Suresh Gopi said, "I am standing on this platform not as a politician, a minister, or a film actor, but as Sharadamma's eldest son."

"My father is the person I know the most. Comrade Nayanar was a father figure to me. The characteristic of this mother is that she has served as a mother to many, many who are not her own or related. I am the greatest example of that."

Suresh Gopi held Sarada teacher and said that if he reaches the house in Kalyasheri, he will hug her like this and receive blessings. Suresh Gopi said, "I am the son who took this mother without saying I am taking her. It is something that Krishnakumar and his siblings have agreed." Krishnakumar, siblings Usha, Sudha, Vinod and family members including grandchildren led the Navati celebration.