Chennai, Feb. 26 -- MDMK (Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) chief Vaiko has lauded late Communist leader Comrade Nallakannu as a "legend" of the communist movement and an "example of pure honesty, simplicity and humility". Vaiko highlighted Nallakannu's lifelong dedication to the upliftment of Dalits and oppressed sections, urging all aspiring politicians to study his life and follow in his footsteps.

Vaiko said, "Comrade Nallakannu has become a legend of the Communist movement. At the age of 18, he joined the CPI; he underwent imprisonment for more than 7 years. He sacrificed everything throughout his life. He lived for more than 100 years. He participated in all the struggles and agitations for the upliftment of Dalits and oppres...