Senior Congress leader and renowned literary figure Kumari Ananthan, aged 93, passed away in Chennai due to age-related illness. Ananthan, a five-time Tamil Nadu Assembly member and former Lok Sabha MP, leaves behind a legacy of public service and literary contributions. His daughter, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, expressed deep sorrow at his demise, highlighting his immense love for the Tamil language. Ananthan’s body will be kept for tributes at Soundararajan’s Chennai residence. The news of his passing has deeply saddened the political and literary communities in India.