The continued struggle for democratic rights will be the greatest tribute to Comrade Yechury: Prabir Purkayasth

NewsClick founder editor Prabir Purkayastha said that continuing the struggle for democratic rights and continuing the work of former CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury would be the greatest tribute to the late leader.

Describing Comrade Yechury as a great leader who could bring together various groups of people in the struggle for democratic rights, Mr. Purkayastha said that the challenges before the young generation include the preservation of democratic rights and the protection of people’s electoral rights and the right to free and fair elections.

He was speaking at a seminar on ‘Indian Democracy – Challenges’ held in Khammam on Sunday evening to mark the second death anniversary of Comrade Sitaram Yechury.

“The ground is ready and the people are willing. Are we here to lead and unite them? These are the challenges before us. How do we unite?” he said.

He said that the best tribute that can be paid to Mr. Yechury is to continue to fight for democratic rights.

CPI(M) central committee member Tammineni Veerabhadram, state secretariat member Pothineni Sudarshan Rao, district committee secretary Nunna Nageshwara Rao and others spoke.

Speakers also paid tribute to CPI(M) leader Sarampalli Malla Reddy, who died last month.

Published – 13 Sep 2026 21:40 IST