Tue Dec 30 14:32:33 UTC 2025: Summary:

The e-paper “The Hindu” reports on the death of K.K. Narayanan, a senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and former MLA of Dharmadam. He passed away at the age of 77 after collapsing at a National Service Scheme camp in Peralassery. Narayanan held several prominent positions, including president of the Kannur district panchayat, member of the Kannur district secretariat of the CPI(M), MLA from Dharmadam in 2011, chairperson of AKG Memorial Cooperative Hospital, and chairperson of the Kannur District Cooperative Bank.

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Former Dharmadam MLA, Senior CPI(M) Leader K.K. Narayanan Dies at 77

Kozhikode, India – December 30, 2025 – K.K. Narayanan, a prominent figure in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Dharmadam, has passed away at the age of 77. He collapsed while attending a National Service Scheme camp in his hometown of Peralassery earlier today and, despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, could not be revived.

Narayanan, a long-time stalwart of the CPI(M), held numerous key positions throughout his career. He previously served as the President of the Kannur district panchayat and was a member of the Kannur district secretariat of the CPI(M). In 2011, he was elected as the MLA from Dharmadam, representing the constituency in the state assembly.

Beyond his political career, Narayanan also held leadership roles in the cooperative sector, serving as the chairperson of both the AKG Memorial Cooperative Hospital and the Kannur District Cooperative Bank. His contributions to the region were widely recognized, and his passing marks a significant loss for the CPI(M) and the community he served.

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