Sitaram Yechury, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away at AIIMS Delhi at the age of 72 after battling respiratory complications and pneumonia. He had been undergoing treatment since August 19, and his condition had deteriorated significantly prior to his death. Yechury's body will be donated to AIIMS for teaching and research, honoring his wishes, and a three-day mourning period has been declared in Kerala. Leaders from various political parties, including Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, expressed their condolences, highlighting Yechury's significant contributions to democracy and the Communist movement. His passing is viewed as a major loss for the Left and Indian politics, with tributes pouring in from both political figures and public personalities, including actor Mammootty. The public will have opportunities to pay their respects at several locations, including Jawaharlal Nehru University and the CPM Central Committee office.