Comrade Sitaram Yechury (72), General Secretary of CPI(M) has passed away at 3.05 PM on 12-09-2024. Com.Yechury was under treatment for acute respiratory ailment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi for the last three weeks and had been battling against the serious infection. He came to limelight as a brilliant student and President of the Students Union in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. After joining the CPI(M), he was naturally elected to the Central Committee and Politburo.He played a significant role in drafting the Common Minimum Programme of the UPA 1 government which included the Rural Employment Scheme. He was one of the best parliamentarians during his two term tenure fighting for the cause of the downtrodden and workers. Com.Yechury was elected General Secretary of CPI(M) in 2015 and continued till his sad demise. He played a pivotal role in uniting all the secular, democratic parties in the country against the authoritarian regime. The passing away of Com.Sitaram Yechury is a great loss to the progressive ,democratic and secular forces not only in the country but also globally. AIBDPA dips its banner in respect of the departed leader and convey heatfelt condolences to the bereaved family and lakhs of CPI(M) cadres. Red Salute Com.Sitaram Yechury!