Rebel with a Cause: The Legacy of V S Achuthanandan
V S Achuthanandan, a Marxist veteran who passed away recently, was known for his rebellious stand within his party. His support for a CBI probe into T P Chandrasekharan's murder and visit to Chandrasekharan's widow highlighted his corrective force and defiance against the party's directives.
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V S Achuthanandan, the esteemed Marxist veteran who died on Monday, left a legacy as a rebel within his party. Unfazed by potential disciplinary actions, Achuthanandan frequently clashed with his party on various issues.
One notable instance was his unequivocal stance on the murder of T P Chandrasekharan, a former leader of the CPI(M) who was brutally killed in 2012. Despite the party labeling Chandrasekharan a 'traitor' and resisting a CBI probe, Achuthanandan supported the investigation and even visited the mourning family, defying party orders.
This unexpected visit, especially during a crucial bypoll, created a political stir and was well-reported in the press. The emotional moment he shared with Chandrasekharan's widow became a powerful image of defiance, now commemorated by Rema on social media as a tribute.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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