Obituary on sad passing away of veteran communist leader Comrade Sitaram Yechury! By- Prof. Mohd Ossama “It is with profound grief that we announce the passing away of CPIM General Secretary, our beloved Comrade Sitaram Yechury, at 3.03 pm today, 12th September, at the AIIMS, New Delhi,” CPI(M) said on X. “We thank the doctors, nursing staff and the Director of the Institute for the excellent treatment and care extended to Comrade Yechury.” Departure of Comrade Sitaram Yechury leaves a big void in Indian left movement, Cultural Marxism, left wing intellectualism, principles based politics & secularism based public policies. I had served at leadership positions in CPIM Lucknow & UP Kisan Sabha between 2018 to 2021 before rejoining UP Congress. I found Comrade Sitaram Yechury very articulate, passionate, enthusiasm filled & democratic in nature. His tenure as national general secretary of the party was very critical and at important time. Comrade Sitaram Yechury wa...