CPI(M)'s General Secretary ‘Sitaram Yechury’ Passed Away

Sitaram Yechury, born in Chennai in 1952, was a prominent Indian politician and a key figure in the Indian political landscape. Yechury passed away at the age of 72 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.

Life and Political Career of Sitaram Yechury

Born in Chennai in 1952, Sitaram Yechury was a prominent figure in Indian politics
Educated at St. Stephen's College and Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi
Joined the Student Federation of India in 1974, marking the beginning of his political journey
Arrested during the Emergency while still a student at JNU
Elected to Rajya Sabha from West Bengal, serving for 12 years
Succeeded Prakash Karat as General Secretary of CPI(M) in 2015
Played a critical role in talks with the government on the Indo-US nuclear deal
Known for maintaining close relations with secular and like-minded parties
Instrumental in the formation of the INDIA bloc alliance at the national level

Yechury's Passing and Final Arrangements

Passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 72
Died at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi
Had been admitted on August 19 with pneumonia-like symptoms
Treated for acute respiratory tract infection in the ICU
Body donated to AIIMS for research and education purposes
Remains to be taken to his Delhi home and CPI(M) central committee office for public viewing
Final handover of the body to AIIMS scheduled for Saturday evening

Political Reactions and Legacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Yechury as a "prominent figure of the Left" with the ability to connect across political backgrounds
President Droupadi Murmu acknowledged his strong voice in national politics and Parliament
Sonia Gandhi highlighted Yechury's role as a "strong advocate of secularism" and his contributions to UPA-1 and the INDIA group
Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar emphasized Yechury's guidance from Harkishan Singh Surjeet in maintaining relations with like-minded parties
CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury noted Yechury's vital role in the Left democratic movement in Tripura
Recognized for his impactful role as a Parliamentarian and his ability to unite different ideologies

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