Political leaders from across parties in Tamil Nadu expressed their condolences to the family and comrades of veteran Communist leader and freedom fighter, N. Sankaraiah, who passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
In a statement, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K. S. Alagiri said Sankaraiah fought for the welfare of the oppressed and working classes in Tamil Nadu until his death. “He sacrificed his entire life for the Communist cause and he lived amongst the people adopting a simple lifestyle,” he said.
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan recalled in a statement that Sankaraiah was deeply involved in the freedom struggle and later in the Communist movement. “He spent every day in the service of ordinary people. His passing is not just a loss for the Communist movement, but also for all those who subscribe to decency in politics,” he said.
