Senior Congress leader and prominent 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 political and literary contributions. His daughter, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, expressed deep sorrow at his demise and fondly recalled his immense love for the Tamil language. Ananthan’s body will be kept for paying tributes at Soundararajan’s residence in Chennai. The news of his passing has left a void in the political and literary circles in India, marking the end of an era.