🔥 20 Years of PKV: Remembering the True People's Hero! ❤️

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. 🗣️

#PKV #KeralaCM #CommunistHero #LDFUnity #PeoplePower