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Velikkakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan (born 20 October 1923), popularly known by his initials V. S., is an Indian politician who was the Chief Minister of Kerala from 2006 to 2011. At 82, he was the oldest person to have assumed the office. He is affiliated to the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
Oct 20, 2023 · 100 not out: Comrade V S Achuthanandan’s long march. “A happy day for all progressive movements.”. That's Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on his indefatigable rival's birthday, showing just why VS is still the grand old man of state's politics. Written by Shaju Philip. Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: October 20, 2023 17:13 IST.
Kochi: Legendary Communist leader and former Kerala chief minister VS Achuthanandan, or VS as he is fondly referred to among his legion of supporters, turned 100 on Friday, a remarkable...
Oct 19, 2023 · At 100, Comrade V.S. Achuthanandan, a leader who rose from humble beginnings, remains a symbol of resilience and courage. He was instrumental in Kerala embracing free software and introducing...
Oct 23, 2023 · New Delhi, UPDATED: Oct 23, 2023 19:15 IST. Former Kerala chief minister and veteran communist leader Velikakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan turned 100 on October 20. Popularly known as VS, Achuthanandan is among the two surviving of the 32 founders who left the Communist Party of India (CPI) national council to form the CPI (Marxist) in 1964. In ...
Oct 20, 2023 · Kerala honours veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan on his 100th b'day. A towering presence in Kerala politics, he has been a standard-bearer for the underdogs and uphill causes.
The history of the working class in Kerala essentially comprises the biography of Comrade VS Achuthanandan, who is fondly known as VS. He is the eldest communist leader in India who led a dedicated life of a highly popular political leader relentlessly working for the masses for decades.
Oct 20, 2022 · Mr. Achuthanandan, widely designated by his initials, "V.S.", faded out of active public life following a minor stroke in 2019. Doctors have put him in quarantine, given his advanced age and ...
Oct 20, 2023 · If we evaluate VS, the most important thing is that he stood and fought fiercely against the repressive regime led by C P Ramaswami Ayyar in the most important uprising – the Punnapra-Vayalar.
Oct 20, 2023 · THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the clock struck 12 on Thursday night to usher in October 20, Communist icon V S Achuthanandan, the champion of many a struggle of, by and for the working class, turned 100.
