Sitaram Yechury
Indian politician (1952–2024)
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Sitaram Yechury was an Indian Marxist politician and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), who was a member of the Politburo of the CPI(M) since 1992. Previously, he was a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from West Bengal from 2005 to 2017.
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Political leaders across parties pay last last tributes to Sitaram YechurySonia Gandhi, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, and other political figures paid tribute to CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury at the CPI(M) party office in Delhi. Yechury, who passed away on September 12, was..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Leading light of Left, effective parliamentarian: PM Modi on YechuryIndiaTimes - Published | |
Yechury, pragmatic communist who forged anti-BJP front, deadIndiaTimes - Published | |
'So late in night': When Fidel Castro called Sitaram Yechury at midnightSitaram Yechury shared a story about receiving a late-night call from Fidel Castro during a 1994 visit to Cuba. Castro's sudden question about India's steel production led Yechury to always carry a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
From rebel to icon: How Sitaram Yechury's defiance made Indira Gandhi resign as JNU chancellorSitaram Yechury's political journey began as a student leader at JNU in 1974, marked by his defiance against Indira Gandhi during the Emergency. This activism defined his early career, leading to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
From student politics to veteran communist leader: The life of Sitaram YechuryVeteran CPM leader Sitaram Yechury passed away at 72 after a prolonged illness. He was treated for Pneumonia at AIIMS, New Delhi. Yechury's political career spanned nearly five decades, including roles..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Superb Parliamentarian with wonderful wit': Politicians mourn Sitaram Yechury's deathVeteran CPM leader Sitaram Yechury passed away at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness. He was being treated for an acute respiratory tract infection at AIIMS in New Delhi. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Veteran CPM leader Sitaram Yechury passes awayVeteran CPM leader Sitaram Yechury passed away at 72 after battling a prolonged illness. Treated at AIIMS in New Delhi for an acute respiratory tract infection, he was in critical condition. Born in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Veteran CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury dies at 72 after prolonged illnessYechury was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on August 19 for treatment of a pneumonia-like chest infection.DNA - Published | |
Sitaram Yechury on respiratory support at AIIMS, condition critical: PartyIndiaTimes - Published | |
CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury in critical condition, put on ventilator at Delhi AIIMSAccording to sources, Yechury's condition, which was already considered serious upon his initial admission three days prior, quickly deteriorated.DNA - Published | |
Lok Sabha 2024 polls: Sitaram Yechury writes to Election Commission over Anurag Thakur's speechCPI (M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Sunday wrote a letter to the Election Commission against Union Minister and BJP leader Anurag Thakur for inciting hatred against a community.IndiaTimes - Published | |
CPI(M) releases manifesto for Lok Sabha elections, promises to scrap CAAThe Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday released its manifesto for 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Party general secretary Sitaram Yechury in the presence of senior party leader Prakash Karat,..IndiaTimes - Published | Top opposition leaders give Republic Day parade a missTop opposition figures, including Congress's Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar and Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D Raja were absent from the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ram temple inauguration by PM, a 'gross misuse of religious sentiments', says Sitaram YechuryCPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury criticized the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya by PM Modi and other Constitutional functionaries, calling it a "gross misuse of religious sentiments"..IndiaTimes - Published | Who's in, who's out: Political tensions rise as some turn down Ram Temple consecration invitationControversy surrounds the invitations for the upcoming Ram Temple inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya. CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury declined the invitation, calling it a politicization of a religious..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Join Ram, Ramatva’: VHP dig at Yechury for turning down Ram temple inviteThe Vishva Hindu Parishad on Tuesday took a swipe at CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury after he declined an invite to the January 22 consecration ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, saying that they..IndiaTimes - Published | Sitaram Yechury turns down invite for January 22 Ram temple eventCPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury has declined to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 next year. CPI chief D Raja, who was also among the invitees, is..IndiaTimes - Published |
Save Democracy: INDIA bloc leaders stage protest against bulk suspension of MPs from ParliamentLeaders of the INDIA bloc stage 'Save Democracy' protest at Jantar Mantar against suspension of 146 opposition MPs from Winter Session. Opposition leaders Sharad Pawar, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul..IndiaTimes - Published | EC remains silent when PM Modi makes ‘Jai Bajrang Bali' remark in Karnataka polls: Sitaram YechuryIndiaTimes - Published |
As opposition alleges snooping, BJP dares parties to file FIRCongress leader Rahul Gandhi has claimed that the alleged surveillance attempt on opposition leaders is a consequence of scrutiny on industrialist Adani. He stated that while the government is welcome..IndiaTimes - Published | CPM leader Sitaram Yechury writes to PM Modi on Apple alerts, says 'surveillance state is antitheses of democracy'In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury expressed apprehension that remote access to his mobile phone maybe used for "planting" information on his device and..IndiaTimes - Published |
CPM chief Sitaram Yechury: Mahua Moitra targeted for asking questions about AdaniSitaram Yechury, the leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), expressed his support for Mahua Moitra, a Lok Sabha MP who is facing scrutiny for her questions about Gautam Adani. Yechury stated..IndiaTimes - Published | Israel-Palestine conflict: CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury says implementation of 'Two-State' mandate only solutionSitaram Yechury, general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), stated that the only solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict is the implementation of the United Nations' two-state..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ahead of Opposition's unity meet, Sitaram Yechury rules out Left-TMC alliance in BengalIndiaTimes - Published | Opposition unity meeting has already started creating an impact: Sitaram YechuryIndiaTimes - Published |
BJP sharpening communal divide as 2024 general elections approach: YechuryIndiaTimes - Published | CPM to EC: Probe charges of Amit Shah's 'secret' meet with Tripura officersFor the third time in under one week, CPM approached the Election Commission flagging concerns over the February 16 assembly polls in Tripura, alleging that Union home minister Amit Shah was trying to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Three-way fight will help Left-Congress alliance in Tripura polls: Sitaram YechuryIndiaTimes - Published | CPM & Congress have agreed on Tripura pre-poll pact: YechuryCPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury said on Wednesday that the party has agreed to form a pre-poll alliance with Congress for the upcoming assembly elections in Tripura. The alliance is likely to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dislodging Modi regime inevitable to save democracy, says YechuryIndiaTimes - Published | Keep BJP out of power to safeguard Constitution, says Sitaram YechuryIf you want to save India as a secular, democratic republic, if you want to safeguard the Indian Constitution and guaranteed rights are provided to the people, if I want to ensure that official..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bigger platform of secular forces needed to counter challenges posed by BJP: YechuryIndiaTimes - Published | Need to build broadest coalition of secular forces: Sitaram YechuryIndiaTimes - Published |
Yashwant Sinha opposition's presidential candidate? His cryptic tweet fuels speculationLeaders of Opposition parties will meet in Delhi on Tuesday afternoon to finalise a joint nominee for the Presidential election. Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury also met NCP..IndiaTimes - Published | Ideological battle & solidarity message: Twin issues may determine oppn pickPawar, in separate meetings with Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D Raja, and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee proposed Abdullah’s name, impressing upon them the significance and boldness of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pawar said no to being opposition nominee for prez poll, other names in consideration: YechuryNCP chief Sharad Pawar has refused to be the opposition parties' nominee for the presidential election, CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury said on Tuesday. "I have been informed that Pawar will not..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP can't be fought with competitive communalism: YechuryIndiaTimes - Published |
'Decide what to do', CPM chief Sitaram Yechury hits back at KCR’s following his claim of 'rejecting' Left offer to unify anti-BJP ForcesIndiaTimes - Published | United front of secular forces will win 2024 elections: Sitaram YechuryIndiaTimes - Published |
Yechury elected general secretary for 3rd term; 1st Dalit in CPM's politburoIndiaTimes - Published | Yechury demands early hearing on petition challenging defanging of Art 370IndiaTimes - Published |
