Sitaram Yechury: A Stalwart of Indian Left Politics Passes Away at 72

Veteran leader Sitaram Yechury, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away at the age of 72 on September 12, 2024, following a prolonged illness. Known for his intellectual rigor and unwavering dedication to Marxist principles, Yechury’s death marks the end of a significant chapter in Indian left-wing politics. His passing is not only a loss for the CPI(M) but for the entire Indian political landscape, as he was a key figure who shaped the ideological and parliamentary discourse for decades. A Legacy of Commitment to Marxism Born in Chennai on August 12, 1952, Yechury became politically active during his student days at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where […]

Sitaram Yechury: A Stalwart of Indian Left Politics Passes Away at 72