Red crusader & last of CPM founders bows out: Ex-CM of Kerala VS Achuthanandan dies at 101
Monday, 21 July 2025 () Velikkakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan, Kerala's veteran communist leader and former Chief Minister, passed away at 101. A staunch Marxist, he was known for his anti-corruption stance and commitment to social justice. Achuthanandan's life mirrored Kerala's socio-political history, marked by struggles and unwavering dedication to the CPM, even amidst ideological differences and factionalism.
V.S. Achuthanandan, the veteran Marxist leader, former Kerala CM, and CPM founding member, passed away at 101 after battling health issues. A key figure in... IndiaTimes