Legacy of Leadership: Remembering V S Achuthanandan

Veteran CPI(M) leader V S Achuthanandan, former Chief Minister of Kerala, passed away while under treatment. Known for his steadfast advocacy of justice, workers' rights, and land reforms, Achuthanandan remained committed to his principles throughout his life. His death is a significant loss to many.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 23-07-2025 00:01 IST | Created: 23-07-2025 00:01 IST
Legacy of Leadership: Remembering V S Achuthanandan
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his condolences on Tuesday following the death of veteran CPI(M) leader V S Achuthanandan, praising him as a steadfast voice for justice who remained true to his principles.

Achuthanandan, a former Chief Minister of Kerala, passed away at 3.20 pm on Monday during treatment at Pattom SUT Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram after a cardiac arrest in June.

A founding member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Achuthanandan was a lifelong advocate for workers' rights and social justice, serving Kerala as Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011 and playing a pivotal role in the state assembly over several decades.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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