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The CPM has historically opposed the acceptance of Padma awards, and several senior party leaders have declined such honours in the past.
The CPM’s decision marks a rare departure from its long-standing position of rejecting state honour
Achuthanandan, who passed away on July 21, 2025, was a towering figure in Kerala politics and one of India’s most senior communist leaders.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs released the list of awardees on the occasion of Republic Day, highlighting Kerala’s presence across categories.
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The announcement was made by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday as part of the Padma awards for 2026.
'Campaign leader' designation was given to VS Achuthanandan in 2006.
V S Achuthanandan, a former Kerala Chief Minister, was allegedly insulted in a social media post by an expat, leading to police action.
The actor has previously faced backlash over his controversial remarks and social media posts, many of which have sparked heated political and public debates.
V S Achuthanandan, Kerala's veteran CPM leader and former Chief Minister, was laid to rest with full state honours at the Valiyachukad burial ground in Alappuzha.
The stirring chants from the six-year-old captured the spirit of the crowd and reflected the deep imprint Achuthanandan had left on generations.
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