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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.

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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…

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Nallakannu pays respects to his friend and comrade

Chennai Veteran CPI leader R. Nallakannu paid tribute to N. Sankaraiah, his comrade since college days. They faced "conspiracy cases" together, and when CPI split, both maintained cordial relationship. Nallakannu recalled Sankaraiah's role in Quit India movement and his life sentence in Nellai conspiracy case.

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When Sankaraiah broke down

CPI(M) leader N. Sankaraiah, who faced police brutality, repression and long jail terms, publicly broke down on a rare occasion. The incident that took place in 2022 drew the state’s attention.

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When Sankaraiah’s pull-out led to AIADMK’s maiden win

Veteran Marxist N. Sankaraiah made way for AIADMK candidate in 1973, paving way for party's maiden electoral victory. His selfless act was recalled by AIADMK's V.K. Sasikala in her condolence message.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah (101) passed away; CPI(M) formed due to ideological differences. Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced State funeral. Madras HC instructed 48 temples to live stream hundial opening on YouTube. HC appreciated anti-corruption org Arappor Iyakkam for filing police complaints after collecting voluminous materials.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy boycotts MKU convocation due to Governor's refusal to grant approval for awarding honorary doctorate to freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah. Madras High Court grants bail to biker T.T.F. Vasan for rash riding. Six persons arrested for assaulting, stripping and urinating on two Scheduled Caste…

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T.N. Higher Education Minister Ponmudy to boycott MKU convocation over Governor’s refusal to award honorary doctorate to Sankaraiah

TN Higher Ed Minister K. Ponmudy boycotts MKU convocation due to Governor R.N. Ravi's refusal to award honorary doctorate to freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah. Minister alleges Governor acting as agent of BJP/RSS, not respecting freedom fighters. Minister blames Governor for trying to defame TN govt. through lies.

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Governor Ravi should sign file for awarding doctorate to Sankaraiah if he truly cared for freedom fighters from Tamil Nadu: Minister Ponmudy

Min. Ponmudy appeals to Gov. R.N. Ravi to sign file awarding honorary doctorate to freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah; urges managements of educational institutions to facilitate students to sign campaign against NEET.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu govt announces 4% DA hike for 16 lakh employees, pensioners. Bike-borne man detained for attempting to hurl petrol bomb near Raj Bhavan. TN BJP president K. Annamalai reacts, citing law & order situation. Minister K. Ponmudy requests Governor R.N. Ravi to sign file for honorary doctorate to freedom…

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Governor Ravi refused approval to award MKU’s honorary doctorate to Sankaraiah, says Ponmudy

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy urges Governor R.N. Ravi to award honorary doctorate to freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah at Madurai Kamaraj University convocation. The Syndicate and Senate passed resolutions to recognize Sankaraiah's services to freedom struggle and poor. Balakrishnan condemns Governor for refusal to grant degree. Gov. urged…

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