New Delhi, July 21 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed sorrow over the demise of V S Achuthanandan on Monday and said that the former Kerala Chief Minister "dedicated his life to public service and social causes."

"Deeply saddened by the demise of former Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri V.S. Achuthanandan ji. He was a seasoned politician who dedicated his life to public service and social causes. My heartfelt condolences to his family and followers. Om Shanti," Singh said in a post on X.

Leaders across the political spectrum paid their tributes to Achuthanandan, a veteran CPI-M leader.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences on the demise of former Kerala Chief Minister Achuthanandan and said the late leader devot...