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 known for his contributions to politics and literature. His daughter, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, expressed deep sorrow at his passing, 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 demise has saddened many in the political and literary circles in India.