Sitaram Yechury Death: Legacy of a Political Stalwart

Sitaram Yechury Death: A Political Journey

Sitaram Yechury, the stalwart General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), died on Thursday at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness. He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on August 19 with pneumonia. In a statement, AIIMS announced that Sitaram Yechury's family donated his body to the hospital for teaching and research purposes.

Born on August 12, 1952, in Chennai, Yechury was a prominent figure in Indian politics, known for his strategic approach to coalition politics and his unwavering commitment to the principles of Marxism.

Political Milestones

• Sitaram Yechury's political journey began in 1974 when he joined the Students' Federation of India (SFI).
• He rose through the ranks, becoming the President of the JNU Students' Union three times.
• In 1984, he was elected to the Central Committee of the CPI(M) and became a permanent invitee.
• By 1992, he was a member of the Politburo, a position he held for over three decades.

Contributions and Condolences

Yechury served as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, from West Bengal from 2005 to 2017. He succeeded Prakash Karat as the General Secretary of CPI(M) in 2015, being re-elected in 2018 and 2022. His passing prompted condolences from various political figures.

• Congress MP Rahul Gandhi described him as "a protector of the Idea of India with a deep understanding of our country."
• West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called Yechury's death "a loss for national politics".

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