His loss irreplaceable at time of serious crises: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Sitaram Yechury was an unparalleled and courageous leader of the Communist movement, said Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. He expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt grief upon hearing the news of Yechury’s demise.

"Rising from the student movement, Yechury led the CPI(M) as general secretary for nine years, steering the party through challenging political phases. From leadership positions, he formulated clear stances that guided not only the CPI(M) and the Left but also Indian politics as a whole. At a time when the country and its people face serious crises, his absence is an irreplaceable loss for the nation," the chief minister said.