🔥 20 Years of PKV: Remembering the True People's Hero! ❤️
- CPI National
- Jul 12
- 2 min read
TL;DR: Today (12 July 2025) marks 20 years since the passing of Comrade P. K. Vasudevan Nair, former Kerala CM, four‑time MP, CPI state secretary & grassroots champion. He lived simply, fought for unity, and uplifted common folks—his example still inspires Kerala & India. Red salute! ✌️
💜 A Man of the People
Comrade PKV was born on 2 March 1926 in Kidangoor, Kerala – from humble beginnings, he rose wearing the People’s colours! 🇮🇳 #PKV started activism in student unions in the 1940s, joined CPI in 1945, and even went underground during colonial crackdowns—showing early grit & #Courage.
✊ Four-Time MP & Kerala CM
He served as MP in 1957, 1962, 1967 and again in 2004 until 2005—making him a rare four-time mover! #LokSabha #MasterPolitician.In Oct 1978, PKV became Kerala’s 7th Chief Minister—but resigned in Oct 1979 to promote unity between CPI & CPI(M), paving the way for the Left Democratic Front (LDF). A rare move that showed his principle-over-position stance! #Sacrifice #Unity.
🌟 Simplicity in Style
People loved that PKV never chased power. Even as CM and CPI State Secretary (1982–1998), he wore simple clothes, lived modestly, and stayed accessible. An ardent #Communist with a soft heart—he was the essence of a people’s leader.
🏛️ Legacy of Leadership
Founding President: Travancore Students Union, All Kerala Students Federation, All India Youth Federation (AIYF)
Editor of CPI’s Janayugom daily in 1954–57
As CPI’s Kerala Secretary (1984–1998), he shaped grassroots movements across districts in alignment with working-class concerns
📊 Stats that Speak Volumes
Born: 2 March 1926 ✨
Died: 12 July 2005, aged 79, at AIIMS, New Delhi from organ failure
CM tenure: 29 Oct 1978 – 7 Oct 1979 / MP terms: 4 / CPI State Secretary: 1984–1998
Lived 79 years, 40+ years on national & state political stage, 60 years fighting for the #People
🎯 CPI Perspective
From a people‑first angle, Comrade PKV wasn’t just a politician—he was a movement. He didn't just hold office; he held the hopes of working class youth, farmers, students. In today’s world where power often turns corrupt, PKV reminds us that true leadership means sacrifice, solidarity & service, not self. He led by example—standing up for common people, uniting forces for social justice, and living simply. That’s the kind of political vision we need for peace, equality & from-the-ground-up change.
Drop in the comments:How has PKV’s simplicity or his LDF unity move inspired you? Share your thoughts! Let’s keep the spirit of grassroots solidarity alive. 🗣️