Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan’s son, V.A. Arunkumar, emphasized that all the major issues his father fought for throughout his life remain deeply relevant today. Speaking to Twentyfour News, Arunkumar stated that whether it was his uncompromising stance against corruption, advocacy for environmental conservation, or fighting for the rights of the oppressed, VS fought till his last breath. He added that these timeless principles should be studied by the new generation.
Sharing poignant personal memories of his father, Arunkumar recalled how their family lived centered around his public commitments. “During our childhood, father was rarely home. It was only when he became the Leader of the Opposition that we started living together in Thiruvananthapuram, though he remained extremely busy even then. It was during his later years, when his health declined, that our entire family came together to care for him,” he recounted.
“Even today, none of us can fully accept the reality that father is no longer with us. Our minds prefer to believe that he is still right here with us, and that is the thought we live with every day,” Arunkumar emotionally expressed.
Marking the first death anniversary of the legendary leader, a statue of V.S. Achuthanandan was installed at his ancestral Velikkakathu House. The statue was jointly unveiled by his wife, K. Vasumathy, and son, V.A. Arunkumar. The memorial sculpture was crafted by renowned artist Unni Kanayi.
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മുതിർന്ന കമ്മ്യൂണിസ്റ്റ് നേതാവ് വി.എസ്. അച്യുതാനന്ദന്റെ ഒന്നാം ചരമദിനത്തിൽ പിതാവിന്റെ ഓർമ്മകൾ പങ്കുവെച്ച് മകൻ വി.എ. അരുൺകുമാർ. വി.എസ് ഉയർത്തിപ്പിടിച്ച അഴിമതി വിരുദ്ധ-പരിസ്ഥിതി പോരാട്ടങ്ങൾ ഇന്നും പ്രസക്തമാണെന്നും അച്ഛൻ ഒപ്പമില്ലെന്ന സത്യം അംഗീകരിക്കാൻ കുടുംബത്തിന് ഇപ്പോഴും സാധിച്ചിട്ടില്ലെന്നും അദ്ദേഹം പറഞ്ഞു. ചരമദിനത്തോടനുബന്ധിച്ച് വേലിക്കകത്ത് വീട്ടിൽ ഉണ്ണി കാനായി നിർമ്മിച്ച വി.എസിന്റെ പ്രതിമ ഭാര്യ വസുമതിയും മകൻ അരുൺകുമാറും ചേർന്ന് അനാച്ഛാദനം ചെയ്തു.
(With inputs from MN)
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