India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of former Kerala CM Shri VS Achuthanandan.

In a post on X, he said:

"Saddened by the passing of former Kerala CM Shri VS Achuthanandan Ji. He devoted many years of his life to public service and Kerala's progress. I recall our interactions when we both served as Chief Ministers of our respective states. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this sad hour."

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