N Sankaraiah, freedom fighter and veteran Maxist, dies in Chennai
The Morning Standard|November 16, 2023
N Sankaraiah, freedom fighter and veteran Communist who left the Community Party of India in 1964 along with 31 leaders to form the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away in Chennai at 9.30am on Wednesday at the age of 102. He was being treated for age-related illness for the past three days at a private hospital. He is survived by his two sons and a daughter.
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N Sankaraiah, freedom fighter and veteran Maxist, dies in Chennai

Paying respects to his mortal remains at the hospital, Chief Minister MK Stalin said Sankaraiah’s life is a life of sacrifices. “A lifelong fighter against oppression, his life and sacrifices would forever remain in the pages of history” the CM said, adding that his last rites would be held with state honours.

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