Senior Congress leader Kumari Ananthan, a prominent literary figure, passed away at the age of 93 in Chennai due to age-related illness. The five-time Tamil Nadu Assembly member and former Lok Sabha MP leaves behind a legacy of service to the people. His daughter, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, mourned his loss and highlighted his immense contribution to the promotion of the Tamil language. Ananthan’s body will be kept for tributes at Soundararajan’s Chennai residence. His demise marks the end of an era in Tamil Nadu politics and literature.