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Veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu passes away in Chennai at the age of 101
- R. Nallakannu, veteran leader of the Communist Party of India and freedom fighter, died in Chennai on February 25, 2026, at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital aged 101.
- He had been under treatment for more than three weeks at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai for age-related ailments and breathing complications and was placed on ventilator support as his condition deteriorated.
- Nallakannu served as CPI State Secretary of Tamil Nadu for 13 years and led Kisan Sabha and farmers' unions, including a nearly 20-day fast that secured a five-year sand-mining ban.
- Tributes poured in from political leaders across the spectrum, with M. K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, actor Rajinikanth, VCK leader Vijay, and Thol. Thirumavalavan paying respects.
- Known for a life of austerity, Nallakannu lived on Rs.2,500 party income and Rs.4,500 pension, donated award money and party gifts, and his family honoured his wish to donate his body for medical research.
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Veteran CPI leader R. Nallakannu, aged 101, has passed away. He was admitted to the hospital on February 1 and was in the ICU due to multi-organ failure. His condition worsened on Monday and deteriorated further on Wednesday, leading to his passing. This marks the end of an era for the party.
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