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Veteran Marxist leader N Sankaraiah passes away

Sankaraiah is considered to be one of the tallest leaders in the country's Marxist movement, especially in Tamil Nadu.

Chennai: Freedom fighter and veteran Marxist leader N Sankaraiah died here on Wednesday following illness, CPI(M) sources said.

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He was 102 years old and was under treatment at a private hospital here, they added.

Sankaraiah is considered to be one of the tallest leaders in the country’s Marxist movement, especially in Tamil Nadu.

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PMK leader S Ramadoss has condoled Sankaraiah’s demise.

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This post was last modified on November 15, 2023 2:27 pm

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