MK. Sanoo, the person who fought for Kochis causes

MK. Sanoo espoused varied public causes in Kochi with out letting political ideologies affect his stance.

Among the numerous initiatives he supported have been the institution of a most cancers centre in Kochi and the safety of the town’s public areas. His dwelling, “Sandhya,” positioned on Karikkamuri Cross Road, was at all times open to anybody looking for his assist for a real trigger.

Despite being a scholar and educational, Sanoo loved immense recognition among the many common public, largely on account of his unwavering dedication to public points. This affection and respect earned him the endearing title of ‘mash’ (Malayalam for ‘grasp’)—used not simply by his former college students, however by individuals from all walks of life.

Though he by no means sought recognition, Sanoo performed a key position—alongside the late jurist V.R. Krishna Iyer—in making the Cochin Cancer Research Centre a actuality. His bond with Iyer, which lasted over 5 many years, noticed them standing aspect by aspect within the motion for the centre.

The duo was adamant that the proposed most cancers centre should meet worldwide requirements. They held press conferences and protests to that finish, advocating for the appointment of a particular officer and the formation of an advisory committee. They proposed that the committee embody Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute founder-director M.S. Valiathan, RCC Thiruvananthapuram founder-director M. Krishnan Nair, and eminent docs CK. Ramachandran and P.V. Gangadharan. In 2014, Sanoo joined Iyer in a sit-in protest in entrance of the Kanayannur Taluk Office towards the shortage of budgetary allocation for the most cancers centre.

Sanoo was additionally on the forefront of efforts to guard the town’s open areas. He served as chairman of a committee fashioned for the aim, with Iyer as its important patron. The marketing campaign opposed the Greater Cochin Development Authority’s plan to limit public entry to Rajendra Maidan for a laser present mission.