Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury passed away on Thursday at the age of 72.
Yechury was admitted to AIIMS Delhi last month after he complained of respiratory issues and was later diagnosed with acute respiratory tract infection. He was shifted to the intensive care unit soon after he was admitted to the hospital on August 19.
The veteran leader is survived by his wife Seema Chisti Yechury and two children.
Born on August 12, 1952, Yechury has played an influential role in shaping the CPI(M)’s political framework.
Leaders pay condolences
From Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, leaders from across the country have paid their condolences to the late leader.
“Sitaram Yechury ji was a friend. A protector of the Idea of India with a deep understanding of our country. I will miss the long discussions we used to have,” Gandhi said.
CM Pinarayi said, “Rising from the student movement, he led the party through difficult political phases as general secretary of the CPI(M) for nine years. Sitaram acted as a guide for the CPI(M) and the Left in general and for the Indian politics as a whole by forming precise positions in the leadership positions of the party.”
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “Sad to know that Sri Sitaram Yechury has passed away. I knew the veteran parliamentarian that he was and his demise will be a loss for the national politics.”
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