On Wednesday, the sea of people appeared and on Wednesday in their home in the pavuro in the paravurus in Achuthanandan. | Photo Credit: Suresh Alleppey
On Wednesday around 12:15 pm on Wednesday, a specially arranged bus bearing a deadly remains of the former main minister and head of the Communist Party (Marxist) vs Achuthanandan on the road of Pazhaya Nákkavu in Paravur in PunnaPra North Gram Panchayat.
Cortege took more than 22 hours to cover a distance of about 150 km from Thiruvananthapuram to the pavur, as thousands lined the way to pay their last respect.
When the vehicle arrived in Velkákath, his house in the pavuro, he was welcomed by the emotional shouts of “Kanne Karale v.se” from party workers and supporters. In the middle of the sea mourning, his body was finely exported from the bus and took the house, which meant his last return home.
After a short pause inside the house, deadly remains were exported and placed in the courtyard, allowing the public to offer their final honors. This was followed by the moving manifestations of love and respect for the leader who devoted his life to people.
Thousands gathered, many came already on Tuesday evening, some travel from the distant corners of the state and even off it to say goodbye. The queue of the mourning waiting patiently waited for a respect stretched over two kilometers and carried a silent testimony with a deep emotional bond of Achuthanandan shared with the masses that had served for decades.
“I saw many leaders coming and leaving, but no one was like VS that he was one of us – simple, honest and fearless. Today, when his body entered this journey for the last time, it seemed as if a family member was returning home,” said Ramakrishnan K., Kuttanad.
There were also people who traveled from distant places. “When we shouted” Kanne Karale V.SE, “it came from our hearts. He stood for the poor, for justice and never compromised. His memory will remain alive in every corner of Keraly,” said Abdul Hakkim of Valad, Wayanad. “
From Velkákath, fatal remains were transported to the ALAPPUZHA district committee around 14:45, where they donated thousands of other respects. The body was later taken to recreation around 17:30 for the public to offer honors. Despite a heavy downpour, a large number of people have been called Adieu to his beloved leader.
Before Cortege reached Punna-Vayalar martyrs in Valiya Chudukkad around 21:00, farewell became a powerful and emotional moment in the collective memory of Alappuzha.
Published – 23 July 2025 20:59
