Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan passes away at 101
On 21 July 2025, former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan died at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, aged 101.
Summary
V.S. Achuthanandan, former Chief Minister of Kerala and veteran CPI(M) leader, died at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on 21 July 2025 at the age of 101. Achuthanandan served as Kerala's Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death, saying the leader devoted many years of his life to public service and Kerala's progress, and recalled their interactions when both served as Chief Ministers.
Key facts
- Died
- 21 July 2025, Thiruvananthapuram
- Age
- 101
- Chief Minister of Kerala
- 2006-2011
- Party
- CPI(M)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
V.S. Achuthanandan, who died on 21 July 2025, served as Chief Minister of Kerala during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 2006-2011
The Hindu and The Tribune: Achuthanandan was Kerala's Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011.
At what age did former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan pass away in July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 101
The Hindu, The Tribune and The Indian Express: he died in Thiruvananthapuram on 21 July 2025 at the age of 101.