Remembering VS Achuthanandan: A Towering Figure of Kerala Politics
Leaders across political parties mourn the passing of former Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan, who died at 101. A respected Communist leader, he served as Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011 and was a seven-time state Assembly member. Condolences pour in from Odisha's political leaders.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 21-07-2025 19:58 IST | Created: 21-07-2025 19:58 IST
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Political leaders from Odisha, including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik, expressed their condolences over the demise of former Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan on Monday.
Achuthanandan, a respected figure in Indian Communism, passed away at 101 in Thiruvananthapuram following a cardiac arrest. He served as Kerala's Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011 and was elected to the state Assembly seven times.
In a series of heartfelt messages on social media, leaders remembered Achuthanandan for his grassroots connection and dedication. The CPI(M) Odisha committee will observe three days of mourning, with flags at half-mast, as a tribute to his enduring legacy.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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