Veteran Communist Leader Sitaram Yechury Dies at 72

Yechury passed away after battling respiratory illness, leaving a significant legacy in Indian politics.

Sitaram Yechury was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) since 2015.
He was undergoing treatment for pneumonia at AIIMS Delhi and passed away at 3:05 PM on September 12, 2024.
Yechury's body has been donated to AIIMS for teaching and research purposes, continuing a tradition among Left leaders.
He played a pivotal role in coalition politics, significantly contributing to the formation of the United Progressive Alliance in 2004.
Tributes have poured in from across the political spectrum, highlighting his commitment to democracy and the idea of India.