Alappuzha, July 21 -- Keralam on Tuesday remembered veteran CPI(M) leader and former Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan on his first death anniversary, with various programmes organised across the state to pay tribute to the veteran leader.

A memorial dedicated to Achuthanandan was inaugurated at Valiya Chudukad in Alappuzha, where the mortal remains of the Punnapra-Vayalar struggle leader were laid to rest. CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan inaugurated the memorial at 9 a.m., followed by a flag-hoisting ceremony and floral tributes.

The memorial was built at the site where Achuthanandan was cremated. The design of the memorial was prepared by renowned architect G Shankar.

CPI(M) Central Committee members T M Thomas Isaac, K N Balagopa...