Chennai, July 21 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin saluted Communist icon and his former Kerala counterpart V S Achuthanandan as a true colossus and said he has left behind a revolutionary legacy deeply etched in Kerala's political conscience.

In a post on X, Mr Stalin wrote "Comrade V.S. Achuthanandan leaves behind a revolutionary legacy deeply etched in Kerala's political conscience."

"A beloved mass leader, lifelong communist, and former Chief Minister, he embodied principled politics and the spirit of public service", he posted.

"My heartfelt condolences to his family, the CPI (M) cadre, and the people of Kerala who mourn the loss of a true colossus", he added.

Mr Stalin said TN Minister S. Regupathy will be ...