Thiruvananthapuram, July 23 -- Passing away of former Chief Minister and Marxist stalwart V.S. Achuthanandan marks the end of a political era, defined by struggle, strife, and a relentless march toward Kerala's social progress.
He left a distinct and lasting imprint on the post-independence history of Kerala.
"Though Kerala has seen many prominent politicians during this period, V.S. Achuthanandan and Oommen Chandy stand out as mass leaders in true sense," said V K Mathews, Executive Chairman, IBS Software.
"While Oommen Chandy will be remembered for his compassion for the poor and support for development and industry, VS will be identified with his unwavering fight against exploitation, injustice, and for the rights of workers. He was a...