Senior Congress leader Kumari Ananthan, a prominent literary figure, passed away at the age of 93 in Chennai due to age-related illness. Ananthan, a five-time Tamil Nadu Assembly member and former Lok Sabha MP, was widely respected for his contributions to politics and literature. His daughter, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, mourned his loss, highlighting his deep affection for the Tamil language. Ananthan’s body will be kept at Soundararajan’s Chennai residence for people to pay their respects. The demise of this seasoned politician has left a void in the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.