The Revolutionary Sun: V S Achuthanandan at 101

Veteran Communist leader V S Achuthanandan, known as Kerala's 'revolutionary sun,' celebrated his 101st birthday quietly. Born into a worker's family in 1923, he started in politics through trade unions. A member of CPI(M), he was Kerala's Chief Minister in 2006 and spent years in political service.

V S Achuthanandan, the stalwart Communist leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala, marked his 101st birthday quietly, earning recognition as Kerala's 'revolutionary sun' among his followers.

Though his birthday saw no grand celebrations, political figures such as Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan honored him with greetings on social media, while party leaders visited his residence.

Achuthanandan's journey began in Punnapra, where he was born to a worker's family, engaging with politics through trade union efforts. He faced imprisonment and underground life as a Communist, contributing significantly to Kerala's political landscape as Chief Minister in 2006.