Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi condoled the demise of CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday. While Prime Minister rememebered the late communist leader as an effective Parliamentarian, Rahul Gandhi jotted that he a deep understanding of India.
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Saddened by the passing away of Shri Sitaram Yechury Ji. He was a leading light of the Left and was known for his ability to connect across the political spectrum. He also made a mark as an effective Parliamentarian. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour.… pic.twitter.com/Cp8NYNlwSB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 12, 2024
"Saddened by the passing away of Shri Sitaram Yechury Ji. He was a leading light of the Left and was known for his ability to connect across the political spectrum. He also made a mark as an effective Parliamentarian. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti," PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Sitaram Yechury ji was a friend.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 12, 2024
A protector of the Idea of India with a deep understanding of our country.
I will miss the long discussions we used to have. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and followers in this hour of grief. pic.twitter.com/6GUuWdmHFj
"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. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and followers in this hour of grief," Rahul Gandhi wrote.
Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the passing of Yechury was an irreparable loss for the nation, especially during its time of crisis.
"The demise of CPIM General Secretary Comrade Sitaram Yechury has caused a heavy loss not only to the communist movement but also to the secular democratic movements in India.
Farewell, Comrade Sitaram Yechury. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the Communist movement and people’s struggles. I cherish the moments we shared and his unmatched ideological clarity, strategic brilliance, and dedication to the revolutionary cause. Amid rising… pic.twitter.com/OFxj4rljiI
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) September 12, 2024
"The demise of Yechury is an irreparable loss for the CPI(M). Joining the pain of his family and the countless hearts that loved him. Tributes are paid to the vivid memories of comrade," the Kerala Chief Minister wrote.
Sitaram Yechury breathed his last at Delhi-AIIMS after a prolonged illness.
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The three-time party chief took over from Prakash Karath as the general secretary of the CPI(M) when the Left was on the decline in the country. Mentored by Harkishan Singh Surjeet, Yechury thrived on the challenges of coalition politics and witnessed the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front registering historic back-to-back victories in Kerala despite the party losing ground in Tripura and West Bengal.
