Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Kerala Bids Farewell to Communist Leader V S Achuthanandan
A well-known leader named V S Achuthanandan, who was part of the Communist Party, was given a final farewell.
Many people, including important politicians, came to say goodbye.
His body was taken a long distance to be buried.
Achuthanandan used to be the Chief Minister and was one of the original leaders of his party.
Even though he hadn't been active in public for a while, lots of people still came to honor him.
He was remembered for his work with the common people.
Iconic Communist leader V S Achuthanandan was cremated in Alappuzha.
Thousands, including leaders from various parties, attended the farewell.
The cortege traveled 150 km from Thiruvananthapuram to Alappuzha in 22 hours.
Achuthanandan was a former Chief Minister and founding leader of CPI(M).
His final public appearance was at an event in October 2019.
- Who
- V S Achuthanandan, a former chief minister and Communist leader
- What
- The cremation of Communist leader V S Achuthanandan.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Valiyachudukadu burial ground in Alappuzha, Kerala
- Why
- To pay final respects and bid farewell to the leader.
- Name
- V S Achuthanandan
- Political Party
- CPI(M)
- Position
- Former Chief Minister
- Burial Location
- Valiyachudukadu, Alappuzha
- Cortege Distance
- 150 km
- Cortege Time
- 22 hours