Iconic CPI(M) leader and freedom fighter N Sankaraiah passes away at 102 in Chennai

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Chennai, Nov 15: Veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and freedom fighter N Sankaraiah passed away at the age of 102 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday.

He was receiving medical care for fever and cold-related issues at Apollo Hospital in Chennai.

Upon learning of his passing, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the hospital to offer his final tributes.

The mortal remains of the late N Sankaraiah will be placed at the CPI(M) office before being conveyed to his home.

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The Tamil Nadu Communist Party of India (Marxist) stated in a post on X, “Comrade N. Sankaraiah (102), a centenarian Tamilian, passed away. He will live with us forever as a struggle history! Kudos to the friend!”

“Comrade N.S. Disappearance! A veteran leader of the Communist movement who led the student movement protests during the freedom struggle, #CPIM served as the former state secretary of Tamil Nadu, served as a member of the legislature twice, and was a freedom fighter,” it added.

தோழர் என்.எஸ். மறைவு!

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கம்யூனிஸ்ட் இயக்கத்தின் முதுபெரும் தலைவரும், விடுதலைப் போராட்ட காலத்திலேயே மாணவர் இயக்க போராட்டங்களுக்கு தலைமையேற்றவரும், #CPIM தமிழ்நாடு முன்னாள் மாநிலச் செயலாளராக பணியாற்றியவரும், 2 முறை சட்டமன்ற உறுப்பினராக பணியாற்றியவரும், விடுதலைப் போராட்ட வீரரும், pic.twitter.com/DLatj9TvMq

— . (@tncpim) November 15, 2023

Renowned freedom fighter and seasoned leader N Sankaraiah led several student movement protests during the freedom struggle, contributing significantly to the cause.

He served as the CPI(M) Tamil Nadu secretary from 1995 to 2002, which made a lasting impression on his political career.

He represented the Madurai West and Madurai East constituencies as a member of the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as well.