Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPM leader VS Achuthanandan continued to be under intensive care at the Shree Utharadom Thirunal Hospital, Pattom, and is being treated for Acute Gastroenteritis and altered renal function.
"Former Chief Minister, VS Achutanandan, 98 years, was admitted to Shree Utharadom Thirunal Hospital, Pattom on October 31, 2021. He has been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis followed by dyselectrolemia and altered renal function. He is being closely monitored in the ICU," said a statement from the medical superintendent of the hospital.
Achuthanandan is the only surviving founding member of CPM. He was the Chief Minister of Kerala between 2006 to 2011 and Leader of Opposition for three terms.