V S Achuthanandan's Family Welcomes Posthumous Padma Vibhushan Honour

• The family of former Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan expressed happiness over him being posthumously conferred the Padma Vibhushan.
• Achuthanandan, a founding member of the CPI(M), passed away in July last year at the age of 101.
• His son, V A Arun Kumar, stated that the honour is very valuable and a happy moment for the family, recognizing his father's contributions to the people and the country.
• Achuthanandan served as Kerala Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011 and was a lifelong champion of workers’ rights, land reforms, and social justice.
• He was a key figure in Indian Left politics, a founding member of CPI(M) in 1964, and known for his integrity and uncompromising stand against corruption.

Why It Matters: V S Achuthanandan's family welcomes the posthumous Padma Vibhushan, honoring his legacy as a dedicated leader.