R. Nallakannu, 101-Year-Old CPI Leader, Dies in Chennai

6 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 23 FEB 2026 — 25 FEB 2026

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Latest · 25 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Modi offered condolences to the family and admirers of veteran CPI leader R. Nallakannu, who died at age 101.

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This event covers the declining health of CPI leader R. Nallakannu and the visit by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to the hospital, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions or statements by R. Nallakannu, M.K. Stalin, or the CPI unless they are direct developments of this hospital visit and health decline.

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23Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

CPI leader Nallakannu’s health deteriorates, CM visits hospital

25Feb

The Hindu

Veteran CPI leader R. Nallakannu, a 101-year-old freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu, died at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai.

The Hindu

R. Nallakannu, a 101-year-old veteran CPI leader, died on February 25, 2026, at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai.

The Hindu

R. Nallakannu, a prominent Communist leader, died at 101 after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy of social justice activism.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister announced state honors will be given during the funeral of veteran Communist Party leader R. Nallakannu.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi offered condolences to the family and admirers of veteran CPI leader R. Nallakannu, who died at age 101.

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