Thiruvananthapuram, July 21 -- Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar expressed his condolences on the demise of "true grassroot level leader" V S Achuthanandan who passed away at the age of 101 on Monday.

Veteran CPI(M) leader and former Chief Minister Achuthanandan was undergoing treatment in a private hospital after a cardiac arrest.

"Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Shri V.S. Achuthanandan, veteran leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala. A true grassroot level leader who remained steadfast in his ideals. His contributions to society and the State's politics will always be remembered," Governor Arlekar said in a post on X.

"We salute Comrade V.S. Achuthanandan--an architect of Kerala's progressive journey, a ...