Alappuzha, July 23 -- The mortal remains of veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and former Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan were brought to his hometown of Alappuzha on Wednesday for the public to pay their last respects.

Achuthanandan passed away on Monday at the age of 101. He had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences on the demise of former Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan and said the late leader devoted several years of his life to the state's development.

PM Modi recalled his interactions when both of them served as Chief Ministers of their respective states.

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