Thousands pay tribute to veteran Indian communist leader

Indian communist leader VS Achuthanandan, a respected political figure in Kerala, has passed away at the age of 101. Tens of thousands of people are paying tributes before his funeral, reflecting on his influential role as a former chief minister and founding member of India's largest communist party. Achuthanandan, who overcame poverty and adversity, is remembered for his dedication to fighting for the rights of the oppressed and his significant contributions to Kerala's political history.