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News18
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News18
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Odisha CM Majhi condoles Achuthanandan's demise
Agency: Bhubaneswar, Jul 21 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday expressed grief over the demise of former Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan. Achuthanandan, one of India's most respected Communist leaders, died at the age of 101. He passed away at Thiruvananthapuram while undergoing treatment following a cardiac arrest nearly a month ago. He served as Kerala's Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011 and was elected to the state Assembly seven times. Taking to X, Majhi said, 'Saddened to hear about the demise of former Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan. Heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers. May Mahaprabhu Jagannath grant him eternal peace. Om Shanti." PTI AAM AAM MNB Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
