Sitaram Yechury, a prominent figure in Indian politics and a veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has passed away at the age of 72. His death marks the end of a long and influential career in Indian politics, characterized by his leadership and contributions to the Communist movement in the country.
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- Sitaram Yechury, a veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), died on Thursday at the age of 72.
- Yechury had been battling a prolonged illness and was receiving treatment for an acute respiratory tract infection.
- He was admitted to the intensive care unit at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi on August 19.
- Yechury’s health had deteriorated recently, and he had been receiving respiratory support from a multidisciplinary team of doctors.
- He is survived by his wife, Seema Chishti, and his son and daughter.
- His eldest son, Ashish Yechury, had passed away due to Covid-19 in 2021.
- Yechury’s last public address was a video message in tribute to his party colleague, former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who died on August 8.
- He succeeded Prakash Karat as the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in 2015.
- Yechury was known for his significant contributions to Indian politics and his role in leading the CPI(M) during a crucial period.
- His death is a significant loss to the Communist Party and the broader political landscape of India.
