Kerala commemorates Achuthanandan's first death anniversaryPolitics — Jul 21, 2026Kerala observed the first death anniversary of veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan with a memorial at Valiya Chudukad in Alappuzha and public remembrances across the state, as party leaders including Pinarayi Vijayan paid tributes recalling his Punnapra-Vayalar struggle origins, long opposition tenure, and tenure as chief minister. Tributes highlighted Achuthanandan’s secular stance, defense of public assets and forests, and his enduring role as a foundational figure in CPI(M) and Kerala’s political history.