<p>Kochi: Veteran<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/cpi-m"> CPI(M)</a> leader M M Lawrence, who was among the leaders involved in the attack on a police station at Edappally here during the Communist uprising in Kerala in 1950, has died, party sources said.</p><p>He was 95. His death occurred at a private hospital where he had been receiving treatment for age-related ailments for about a month.</p><p>A former Lok Sabha member representing the Idukki seat, Lawrence served in various capacities, including as a member of the CPI(M) Central Committee, a member of the state secretariat, state general secretary of CITU, and convener of the Left Democratic Front (LDF).</p>.<p>Born on June 15, 1929, in Mulavukad near Ernakulam, Lawrence participated in the struggle for the country's independence.</p><p>Lawrance was expelled from St Albert's School for arriving with a tricolor flag tucked in his pocket.</p><p>He continued his studies at the Ernakulam Municipal Islamic School.</p>.<p>He completed his formal education after the 10th grade and became actively involved in politics.</p><p>Lawrance joined the Communist Party in 1946.</p><p>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled his demise. </p>
<p>Kochi: Veteran<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/cpi-m"> CPI(M)</a> leader M M Lawrence, who was among the leaders involved in the attack on a police station at Edappally here during the Communist uprising in Kerala in 1950, has died, party sources said.</p><p>He was 95. His death occurred at a private hospital where he had been receiving treatment for age-related ailments for about a month.</p><p>A former Lok Sabha member representing the Idukki seat, Lawrence served in various capacities, including as a member of the CPI(M) Central Committee, a member of the state secretariat, state general secretary of CITU, and convener of the Left Democratic Front (LDF).</p>.<p>Born on June 15, 1929, in Mulavukad near Ernakulam, Lawrence participated in the struggle for the country's independence.</p><p>Lawrance was expelled from St Albert's School for arriving with a tricolor flag tucked in his pocket.</p><p>He continued his studies at the Ernakulam Municipal Islamic School.</p>.<p>He completed his formal education after the 10th grade and became actively involved in politics.</p><p>Lawrance joined the Communist Party in 1946.</p><p>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled his demise. </p>