Congress leader Sonia Gandhi visited the CPI(M) party office in Delhi to pay her respects to the late General Secretary, Sitaram Yechury, who passed away on September 12th.
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Sitaram Yechury, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away on Thursday at the age of 72. He was a prominent Left leader known for his sharp political acumen, cross-party connections, and ability to forge pragmatic alliances. Yechury’s linguistic skills and humor were also legendary, once earning him a playful warning from Jyoti Basu.
Sitaram Yechury, a prominent figure in Indian politics and a veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away on Thursday, September 12, at AIIMS Delhi. Yechury, known for his intellectual contributions and passionate advocacy for social justice, was admitted to the hospital in August for a respiratory infection and had been in critical condition for several days. Politicians from across the spectrum have expressed their condolences, remembering him for his unwavering commitment to his ideology and his role as a bridge-builder in Indian politics.
Sitaram Yechury, a prominent leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away on Thursday at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness. Yechury, known for his sharp intellect and political acumen, had been hospitalized in Delhi for a pneumonia-like chest infection and remained in critical condition. His death has triggered an outpouring of grief from politicians across the political spectrum, who acknowledged his contributions to Indian politics.
Sitaram Yechury, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is currently in critical condition at Delhi AIIMS after being admitted for a severe lung infection. The 72-year-old leader is under respiratory support, with doctors closely monitoring his condition. Yechury, known for his significant contributions to Indian politics, was admitted to the hospital on August 19th for treatment of a pneumonia-like infection.
Actor and CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh and actor Edavela Babu have been granted anticipatory bail in a rape and sexual assault case. The case is part of a larger investigation into sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, prompted by the Justice K Hema Committee report. The report revealed disturbing accounts of exploitation and mistreatment of women in the industry, leading to multiple FIRs against high-profile personalities.
Senior CPI(M) leader and former minister K K Shailaja has called for the resignation of party MLA M Mukesh if he is found guilty of alleged crimes. Shailaja stated that while the investigation is in its initial stages, Mukesh would not be eligible to continue as a legislator if proven guilty.
Dipak Majumder, the BJP candidate and current Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation, has emerged victorious in the by-election for the Ramnagar Assembly constituency in Tripura with an astounding 75.46% of the votes cast. This result sets a new record in the state. Majumder defeated his nearest rival, Ratan Das of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), by a margin of 18,014 votes. The by-election was necessitated by the passing of Surajit Datta, who had won the seat seven consecutive times before his demise in December last year. The BJP has expressed satisfaction with the outcome, while the CPI(M) has alleged voter intimidation and electoral fraud.
Kerala’s political landscape is heating up ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with the Congress, CPI(M), and BJP each harboring distinct strategic objectives. The Congress aims to replicate its 2019 success, while the CPI(M) seeks to increase its representation and maintain its national party status. The BJP, meanwhile, is laying the groundwork for the next Assembly polls. Despite predictions of a third term for the BJP-led government at the Centre, the CPI(M)-led LDF and the Congress-led UDF remain competitive in Kerala, with the CPI(M) eyeing additional seats through its organizational strength and meticulous planning. The Congress is banking on anti-incumbency against the state government and support from minority communities, while the BJP hopes to make inroads with Prime Minister Modi’s outreach programs to Christian denominations. The turnout, which has historically favored the UDF, remains a crucial factor in determining the outcome.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the ruling Left in Kerala, accusing them of fostering terrorism in the state and seeking support from the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) for electoral gains.