Veteran Communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan has been admitted to a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram following health complications.
Reason for Hospitalization
Sources report that the 101-year-old leader experienced breathing difficulties and mild cardiac issues at his residence. He was immediately shifted to a private hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) for specialized treatment.
A team of doctors, including cardiologists and neurologists, is closely monitoring his condition.
Current Health Status
- Hospital officials have confirmed that Achuthanandan’s condition is stable at the moment.
- He is under round-the-clock observation due to his advanced age and existing health concerns.
- Family members and senior CPI(M) leaders have visited him to check on his recovery.
About V.S. Achuthanandan
- Achuthanandan is one of Kerala’s most respected political figures and a founding leader of the CPI(M).
- He served as Kerala’s 11th Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011 and has had a public life spanning over seven decades.
- Even at 101, he remains a symbolic presence for Kerala’s Left politics.
Doctors will continue to observe his vital parameters over the coming days. Party leaders and well-wishers across the state have extended their prayers for his speedy recovery.
Updates will be provided as his health condition progresses.

