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Thousands Bid Farewell to Legendary Communist Leader V S Achuthanandan - The Statesman

KERALA, INDIA, JUL 22 – V.S. Achuthanandan led Kerala's Communist Party for decades, pioneering reforms for farmers and workers and shaping the state's political landscape until his death at 101.

  • On July 23, 2025, V.S. Achuthanandan was laid to rest in Alappuzha with full state honours, amid a three-day state mourning period until July 24.
  • Amid early hardships, he lost both parents and joined the Communist Party at age 17 in 1940.
  • During his tenure from 2006 to 2011, he led reforms, served as Chief Minister, and introduced measures benefiting working people, Antony said.
  • At the state capital, mourners lined the roads, with leaders including Pinarayi Vijayan and M.A. Baby paying respects.
  • Veteran Congress leader A.K. Antony said he played a pivotal role in transforming Kerala's socio-economic and political landscape during lingering feudalism, reflecting his commitment to social justice.
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The Hindu broke the news in India on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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