Chennai, Jul 21 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday hailed the doyen of the Left movement in Kerala, V S Achuthanandan as a beloved mass leader who embodied principled politics and the spirit of public service.
On his behalf and that of the people of Tamil Nadu, the CM deputed Minister for Natural Rescources, S Regupathy, to pay homage to the departed Communist leader.
Achuthanandan, one of India’s most respected Communist leaders and a key figure in Kerala’s political history, died on Monday at the age of 101. The veteran leader died at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram while undergoing treatment following a cardiac arrest.
Stalin, in a social media post said: “Comrade V S Achuthanandan leaves behind a revolutionary legacy deeply etched in Kerala’s political conscience.” A beloved mass leader, lifelong communist, and former Chief Minister, he embodied principled politics and the spirit of public service, the Tamil Nadu CM said.
Further, the TN CM said: “My heartfelt condolences to his family, the @cpimspeak cadre, and the people of Kerala who mourn the loss of a true colossus.
Hon’ble @regupathymla will be paying homage on behalf of myself and the people of Tamil Nadu to the great, iconic leader. Red salute.” PTI VGN VGN KH
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