Senior Congress leader and 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, was a prominent figure in Indian politics. His daughter, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, expressed deep sorrow at his demise, highlighting his significant contributions and love for the Tamil language. Ananthan’s body will be available for tributes at Soundararajan’s Chennai residence. The news of his passing has left a void in the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.