Thrissur (Kerala): Babu M. Palissery, a senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and two-time former member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Kunnamkulam constituency, passed away on Tuesday afternoon at a hospital here.

He had been admitted two days ago following complaints of breathlessness and had been unwell for some time.

A popular leader and good orator, Palissery had also acted in dramas and films, earning recognition beyond the political sphere. He began his political journey through student politics before rising to lead the DYFI wing in Thrissur district.

According to Abdul Khader, CPI-M district secretary, Palissery served as the secretary while he was the DYFI president. Khader said the untimely passing away of his colleague is a major loss for the party.

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