Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed his deepest condolences on the passing of veteran Communist leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala, V. S. Achuthanandan. In a post on X on Monday, he described Achuthanandan’s political journey, spanning over eight decades, as a reflection of unwavering dedication to his ideals and public service. “May his soul rest in peace,” he stated.

YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy also conveyed his sorrow over the demise of the prominent Communist leader. He noted that Kerala’s political landscape had lost a great statesman with Achuthanandan’s passing. Jagan Mohan Reddy highlighted the veteran leader’s courage, commitment, and deep connection with the people, saying these qualities would be remembered forever. He extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and admirers and prayed for peace to the departed soul.

The Andhra Pradesh State Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) expressed deep sorrow over the veteran leader’s demise. Achuthanandan passed away at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday due to age-related ailments. He was 101.

In a condolence message, the party State Secretary V. Srinivasa Rao conveyed sympathies on behalf of the party and instructed all party offices in the State to lower flags as a mark of respect. He described Achuthanandan as a towering figure in India’s Communist movement, who joined the party at the age of 17 and played a crucial role in the land reform struggles under the leadership of Comrade Krishna Pillai. Achuthanandan led several key workers’ and farm labourers’ movements and was instrumental in shaping the growth of the Communist Party in Kerala. Remembering him as a humble leader devoted to the cause of social justice, Mr. Rao said his death is an irreparable loss to the Communist movement and the people at large.