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Sitaram Yechury
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- Born 12 August 1952
- Birth Place Chennai
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Communist Party Of India (Marxist)
- In Office General Secretary Of The Communist Party Of India (Marxist) 19 April 2015 - 12 September 2024, Member Of The Politburo Of The Communist Party Of India (Marxist) 10 January 1992 - 12 September 2024, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 19 August 2005 - 18 August 2017
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Sitaram Yechury BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 19 Jan 2025
CPI(M) general secretary and former Rajya Sabha MP Sitaram Yechury passed away on September 12 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, where he was admitted on August 19 with pneumonia. He was 72.
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Sitaram Yechury PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Seema Chishti |
| Education | Jawaharlal Nehru University (MA), St. Stephen's College (BA) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Sitaram Yechury
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 19 August 2005 - 18 August 2017 |
SITARAM YECHURY NEWS
Opposition to raise naming of Yechury, others in Delhi riots chargesheet
September 14, 2020 5:39 am
CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP K K Ragesh gave a notice demanding suspension of all business to discuss the issue on Monday, the opening day of the session.
Delhi riot chargesheet: As Apoorvanand, Yechury step up attack, police say probe meticulous
September 14, 2020 12:14 pm
The note, shared by Delhi Police’s Additional PRO Anil Mittal, sought to respond to “allegations” that “anti-CAA protesters, including social activists, academicians and students are being framed in false cases”.
Chidambaram on Delhi riots chargesheet: Police have 'brought criminal justice system to ridicule'
September 13, 2020 8:37 pm
Chidambaram said he was glad that former police officer Julio Ribeiro has "upbraided" the Delhi police for its "biased handling" of the Delhi riots case. "Will the Delhi police listen to this iconic police officer," he further asked.
Daily briefing: Yechury among others named in Delhi riot chargesheet; Why MF Husain used to paint strange, new things
September 13, 2020 8:26 am
From latest updates on the coronavirus vaccine to Congress leader Kapil Sibal's remarks on the party reshuffle, read the top stories from print edition today.
Yechury, Yadav, 2 professors, filmmaker named in Delhi Police riot chargesheet
September 13, 2020 9:17 am
CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury, Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav, police said, were named in Gulfisha's disclosure statement, stating that they took part in anti-CAA demonstrations to "provoke and mobilise" crowds.
Delhi riots: Police name Yechury, Yogendra Yadav, Jayati Ghosh, in supplementary charge sheet
September 13, 2020 9:33 am
Later, after a political slugfest broke out on the issue, Delhi Police sources sought to downplay the entire matter, saying one of accused had disclosed these names in their disclosure statement.
At Janta Parliament, parties call for CMP to forge Oppn unity
August 27, 2020 2:03 am
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury suggested that a CMP-like draft should be prepared, based on which unity should be forged between parties and people’s movements, the collective said in a statement.
Sitaram Yechury to CEC: BJP has not revealed expenditure for running NaMo TV
August 19, 2020 1:00 am
Flagging the issue in a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said the NaMo TV channel was launched during the elections in contravention of the existing law and then “disappeared mysteriously” after the polls.
Legitimisation of Babri destruction... official status to one religion: Left on Ram temple ceremony
August 06, 2020 2:12 am
The CPI hit out at the Prime Minister for drawing a parallel between the freedom struggle and Ram mandir movement, arguing that the PM’s remarks and his presence as the head of the government at the bhoomi pujan event marked a “dark day for democracy and secularism in India”.
CBSE move to reduce syllabus is attempt by govt to 'advance' its agenda: Left parties
July 08, 2020 8:57 pm
The CPI condemned the syllabus reduction move and said it was a "nefarious attempt to implement the Hindutva agenda of RSS using COVID-19 restrictions in the school syllabus".
