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Veteran CPI Leader Nallakannu Hospitalized After Head Injury
25 Aug
Summary
- CPI veteran Nallakannu hospitalized with head injuries
- Political leaders visit Nallakannu and inquire about his health
- Nallakannu's health improving, party asks supporters not to crowd hospital

On August 22nd, 2025, CPI veteran Nallakannu, aged 100, was hospitalized after sustaining head injuries. Nallakannu was initially admitted to Venkateswara Hospitals but was later shifted to the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai.
In the days following Nallakannu's hospitalization, several state political leaders have inquired about his health. TVK president Vijay and MDMK founder Vaiko spoke to Nallakannu's family members over the phone, while Health Minister Ma Subramanian and CPI state secretary Mutharasan visited the leader at the hospital. Mutharasan has since posted on social media that Nallakannu's health is improving and has asked the party's cadres not to crowd the hospital.
According to the medical bulletin from Venkateswara Hospitals, Nallakannu was hospitalized on August 22nd. The veteran leader's condition has stabilized, and he is currently receiving treatment at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai.