Sitaram Yechury: A Stalwart of Indian Left Politics Passes Away at 72
Sunday, 15 September 2024 () Veteran leader Sitaram Yechury, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away at the age of 72 on September 12, 2024, following a prolonged illness. Known for his intellectual rigor and unwavering dedication to Marxist principles, Yechuryβs death marks the end of a significant chapter in Indian left-wing politics. His passing is not only a loss for the CPI(M) but for the entire Indian political landscape, as he was a key figure who shaped the ideological and parliamentary discourse for decades. A Legacy of Commitment to Marxism Born in Chennai on August 12, 1952, Yechury became politically active during his student days at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where [β¦]
Sitaram Yechury: A Stalwart of Indian Left Politics Passes Away at 72
Sitaram Yechury, the 72-year-old General Secretary of CPM, passed away at AIIMS Delhi due to lung complications. Born in 1952, Yechury rose from student activism to lead the CPM, becoming its General Secretary in 2015. A native of Andhra Pradesh, he was educated at St. Stephen's College and JNU....
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