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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra CM, Deputy CM condole death of Achuthanandan
VIJAYAWADA: Leaders across party lines expressed their deep condolences over the demise of veteran Communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan, who passed away in Thiruvananthapuram at the age of 101. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu issued a statement reflecting on Achuthanandan's remarkable eight-decade political journey, describing it as a testament to his steadfast commitment to ideals and public service. Naidu offered his heartfelt sympathies, praying, 'May his soul rest in peace.' Governor S Abdul Nazeer expressed profound grief and sadness on the passing of Achuthanandan, He offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also conveyed his profound grief, emphasising Achuthanandan's lifelong dedication to the public. Recalling his roots in workers' rights struggles, and his distinguished political career, Pawan Kalyan praised his modest lifestyle, which will linger in public memory. He too, prayed for the departed soul's peace, saying, 'May Shri V.S. Achuthanandan's soul rest in peace.' The CPM State Committee shared its sorrow, extending condolences to Achuthanandan's family, and directing party units to lower the flag as a tribute. Highlighting his pivotal role in Kerala's Communist movement since joining at the age 17, the committee noted Achuthanandan's leadership in struggles, and tenure as the Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011, terming his death a significant blow to the party. YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also paid tribute, calling Achuthanandan's demise a great loss to Kerala's politics and people.
New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Provide funds for development of Amaravati as grant, CPM urges PM Modi
VIJAYAWADA: The CPM State Committee has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide funds for the development of State capital Amaravati as a grant and not as a loan. At a press conference in Vijayawada on Sunday, CPM leaders Y Venkateswara Rao and Ch Babu Rao released an open letter to Modi ahead of his May 2 visit to Amaravati to relaunch the capital development works. The CPM accused the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre of neglecting its obligations to the State under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The CPM leaders felt that loans from the World Bank and HUDCO for the capital development could burden the State with a Rs 1 lakh crore debt. The TDP-led NDA government in the State, which plans to build the capital with Rs 1 lakh crore, should maintain transparency on Central funding, the CPM leaders said. Highlighting unresolved issues of Amaravati farmers, who gave thousands of acres for the capital development, the CPM leaders strongly opposed the government's plan to acquire 44,000 more acres. The Left party leaders condemned Deputy Assembly Speaker K Raghurama Krishnam Raju's remarks against the CPM, pertaining to demolition of 900 houses of the poor in his home constituency Undi. They demanded justice for the affected families.
