US EditionVeteran Congress Leader and Ex-Kerala Assembly Speaker P P Thankachan Passes Away at 86
P.P. Thankachen served as Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker and Congress-led UDF Convenor for 14 years, revered for prioritizing party interests and resolving internal disputes.
- PP Thankachan, a veteran Congress leader, died at a private hospital in Aluva at around 4:30 PM while on ventilator support due to age-related ailments and a chest infection.
- PP Thankachan passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 86 due to age-related ailments and a chest infection, as reported by hospital authorities.
- Throughout his political career, Thankachan served in key roles, including Opposition Chief Whip, Agriculture Minister, and President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, as noted in various accounts.
- Leaders, including Kerala Governor Rajendra V. Arlekar and former Chief Minister A.K. Antony, expressed their condolences and recognized Thankachan's significant contributions to Kerala politics.
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Veteran Congress leader PP Thankachan passes away
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Rahul Gandhi condoles passing of former Kerala Congress president Thankachan - The Statesman
"A dedicated leader, he tirelessly worked for the people of Kerala and strengthened the Congress family with his commitment and humility," Gandhi said in a post on handle X, offering condolences to Thankachan's loved ones.
PP Thankachen Dies: Congress Leader and Former Kerala Minister Passes Away at 84 Due to Age-Related Ailments | 📰 LatestLY
Veteran Congress leader and four-time legislator P.P. Thankachen passed away at a private hospital near Kochi on Thursday evening. He was 84 and had been under treatment for age-related ailments for the past several weeks. Thankachen, a lawyer by profession, entered public life early and rose steadily through the ranks of the Congress. 📰 PP Thankachen Dies: Congress Leader and Former Kerala Minister Passes Away at 84 Due to Age-Related Ailments.
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