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Tamil Nadu Assembly mourns Sankaraiah, Bangaru Adigal and others

Assembly mourns passing of former MLAs K. Venu, R. Venkataswamy, P. Velduri, Bangaru Adigalar and N. Sankaraiah. Speaker M. Appavu recalled their contributions. Sankaraiah was elected to Assembly in 1967, 1977 and 1980 and was CPI(M) leader.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

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The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Veteran CPI(M) leader Sankaraiah cremated with state honours in Chennai

Veteran CPI(M) leader N. Sankaraiah, who was a founding member of the party, was cremated with State honours on Nov 16 in Chennai. T.N. CM M.K. Stalin had announced the funeral. The procession was joined by CPI(M) leaders, DMK MP A. Raja, MDMK general secretary Vaiko and other leaders. Police…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

In Pictures | From the life of comrade N. Sankaraiah

Freedom fighter, senior-most Communist leader in the country, and one of the founding members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), N. Sankaraiah, aged 101, died at a private hospital in Chennai on November 15, 2023.. Born on July 15, 1922, Sankaraiah was among the 32 national council members of…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

N. Sankaraiah death | Tamil Nadu political leaders express condolences, recall his contributions

Political leaders in Tamil Nadu mourn passing of veteran Communist leader N. Sankaraiah; TNCC pres K. S. Alagiri, MNM founder Kamal Haasan, MMK pres M. H. Jawahirullah & MDMK gen sec Vaiko recall his dedication to freedom struggle & people's rights. Gov R. N. Ravi criticised for refusal to bestow…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

N. Sankaraiah death | T.N. CM Stalin condoles death, says veteran leader’s life and sacrifice will forever remain in history

CM Stalin mourns death of freedom fighter Sankaraiah; regrets honorary doctorate not conferred due to "conspiracy" of narrow-minded persons. CM recalls Sankaraiah's struggles for freedom, contributions to socialist movement in TN, fight against caste & class oppression.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Kerala CM condoles death of Tamil Nadu CPI(M) veteran and freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah

Kerala CM pinarayi Vijayan mourns death of freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah, 102. He fought for India's independence, was jailed multiple times, and was a founding member of CPI(M). He built the party from scratch, moderated extreme leftism, and was a leader of Kisan Sabha and Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

N. Sankaraiah, one of the founding members of CPI(M), no more

N. Sankaraiah, 101, veteran Communist leader & founding member of CPI(M), passed away in Chennai. He was active until 10 days ago & had been arrested in 1941 for supporting students. He was a powerful speaker & voracious reader, admired Bharathi & Kannadasan.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

A tall leader who spent his college days in jail fighting British rule

Annamalai Univ. students' 1941 uprising against British rule had impact in Madurai. A.K. Gopalan sent message to N. Sankaraiah to organise protest. Police arrested Narayanasamy & Sankaraiah, who later emerged as a leader of the communist movement. He likened freedom movement to a river & was jailed 8 yrs. He…

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami deplored attack on SC men; TN Congress, PMK, Dravida Kazhangam, MDMK leaders also condemn incident. Madras HC dismisses PIL seeking removal of unauthorised flag poles. CPI(M) cadres protest against TN Governor for not granting assent to award honorary doctorate to freedom fighter. Professors boycott event; Governor…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023