MDMK (Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) chief Vaiko has lauded Communist leader Comrade Nallakannu as a "legend" of the communist movement and an "example of pure honesty, simplicity and humility". Vaiko highlighted Nallakannu's lifelong dedication to the upliftment of Dalits and op
"Top CPM leaders, including the Chief Minister, have unleashed a deliberate lie that KSU workers attacked the Health Minister, and on that false pretext, widespread violence has been carried out across the state. Every journalist, police officer, and railway police personnel present know
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President Sunny Joseph has dismissed the allegation of George being attacked as "drama." "... There is no evidence at all. The videos and the visuals clearly show that there was no attack at all. Nobody has touched her body with any weapon or anyth
The Chief Minister recalled that Nallakannu was widely respected for his active interventions on various social issues in the state and was a prominent figure in strengthening the farmers' movement in Tamil Nadu, according to the CMO.
Tamil Nadu Minister PK Sekar Babu, on the demise of veteran CPI leader Nallakannu, said his principles opposed religious extremism and hegemonic forces, praising his lifelong sacrifices.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI(M) State Secretary MV Govindan on Wednesday condemned the recent attack on Kerala Health Minister Veena George, saying that it was a pre-planned, deliberate attempt to assault carried out under the leadership of Congress.
"I strongly condemn the assault on the health minister of Kerala, by the KSU followers at the behest of the Congress leadership. They have unleashed this violence against a woman minister for no reason or rhyme. And there is an orchestrated attempt on the part of the UDF, the opposition,
The Prime Minister said that Nallakannu was widely respected across sections of society and was known for his simplicity and commitment to public life.
R Nallakannu, who had been undergoing treatment at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 101. Nallakannu was one of the senior-most Communist leaders in Tamil Nadu.
In a post shared on X, Vijay wrote, "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Comrade Ayya IR. Nallakannu, a freedom fighter, senior leader of the Communist Party of India, and a lifelong warrior who dedicated much of his life to the cause of farmers and the rights of the people."