File photo of veteran CPI leader R. Nallakanna. | Photo credit: The Hindu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb 15, 2026) condoled the death of veteran Tamil Nadu CPI leader R. Nallakannu and said he will be remembered for his grassroots connections and efforts to give voice to the underprivileged, workers and farmers.
Nallakannu died at a government hospital in Chennai due to age-related ailments. He was about 101 years old.
“Thiru R. Nallakanna will be remembered for his human touch and efforts to give voice to the underprivileged, workers and farmers. He was widely respected by people from every section of society. Equally remarkable was his simplicity. My thoughts are with his family and admirers,” Mr Modi wrote on X.
Nallakannu was one of the most important figures of the communist movement in Tamil Nadu.
Published – 25 Feb 2026 21:12 IST
