India, Aug. 23 -- Former general secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and ex-Member of Parliament Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy died at Care Hospitals in Gachibowli, Telangana, late Friday night in Hyderabad following a prolonged illness, his family said.

Reddy, who was 83, is survived by his wife, Dr. B.V. Vijayalakshmi, and two sons - Nikhil Reddy and Kapil Reddy. "He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at Care Hospitals in Gachibowli, where he was admitted for age-related issues and breathing difficulties," a family member said.

His mortal remains will be brought to the CPI state office in Hyderabad at 10 am on Saturday for party workers to pay their last respects, following which his body will be donated to Gandhi Med...