Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:16pm on 12 Sep 2024,Thursday Politics
CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, 72, passed away at AIIMS Delhi after a prolonged illness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, describing Yechury as "a leading light of the Left" and praised his ability to connect across the political spectrum. President Droupadi Murmu highlighted Yechury’s commitment to ideology and his cross-party friendships, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called him "a protector of the Idea of India." Yechury’s death has left a significant void in Indian politics, with leaders across the spectrum mourning the loss of a respected statesman and influential parliamentarian.
