New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday condoled the passing away of former Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan and said that the veteran Communist leader worked for the welfare of people.
Achuthanandan, one of India’s most respected Communist figures and a key presence in Kerala’s political history, died on Monday at the age of 101 at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan said.
“Saddened by the demise of Shri V. S. Achuthanandan Ji, former Chief Minister of Kerala and veteran Communist leader.
“During his long public life, he worked for the welfare of people, especially the marginalised, and contributed to the development of Kerala. I extend my deep condolences to his family and followers,” Murmu said in a post on X. PTI AKV KSS KSS
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