Wed May 28 11:47:09 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Veteran tribal leader and former CPI(M) MP Lahanu Shidwa Kom passed away in Palghar, Maharashtra, at the age of 86 after a short illness. Kom was a long-time advocate for tribal rights, served in both the Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly, and held positions in various organizations dedicated to tribal welfare.
**News Article:**
**Veteran Tribal Leader and Former CPI(M) MP Lahanu Shidwa Kom Dies at 86**
**Palghar, Maharashtra – May 28, 2025** – Lahanu Shidwa Kom, a veteran tribal leader and former Member of Parliament representing the CPI(M), passed away on Wednesday in Palghar following a brief illness. He was 86 years old.
Kom, who previously represented the Dahanu constituency in the Lok Sabha, had been receiving treatment at a private hospital for the past ten days. A lifelong champion of tribal rights, he also served as a member of the Maharashtra Assembly and held the position of State vice-president of the Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha.
Beyond his political career, Kom dedicated his life to the advancement of tribal communities. He served as president of the Adivasi Pragati Mandal, an organization focused on educating tribal children.
He is survived by his wife Hemlata, son Subodh, and daughter Sunanda. His contributions to tribal welfare and his long-standing commitment to social justice will be remembered by many.
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