Archive · 23 Jul 2025
V S Achuthanandan's Final Journey to Alappuzha
V S Achuthanandan, a former leader, has died, and his body is making its final trip.
The journey from the capital to Alappuzha is 140 km long, but took a whole day because lots of people came out to say goodbye.
People lined the roads, gave flowers, and chanted slogans.
He will be laid to rest at a burial ground, where many others from the communist movement are also buried.
Achuthanandan was known for his care for ordinary people.
Former Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan's final journey covered 140 km.
The journey took 22 hours due to crowds paying tribute.
Achuthanandan's body was taken from the state capital to Alappuzha.
The final journey was delayed because of the public's respect.
He will be cremated at the Valiyachudukadu burial ground in Alappuzha.
- Who
- Former Kerala chief minister V S Achuthanandan.
- What
- The final journey and cremation of former Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan.
- When
- Wednesday evening.
- Where
- Valiyachudukadu burial ground in Alappuzha.
- Why
- To pay final respects and commemorate his life and political career.
- Deceased
- V S Achuthanandan
- Age
- 101
- Former Position
- Kerala Chief Minister
- Burial Location
- Valiyachudukadu burial ground, Alappuzha
- Distance of Final Journey
- 140 km
- Duration of Journey
- 22 hours