CPI leader R. Nallakannu. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The health of veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI) R. Nallakannu deteriorated, as he continued to receive medical treatment at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai on Monday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visited the hospital and enquired about the leader’s health with his family members and doctors. Ministers Thangam Thennarasu and P.K. Sekarbabu and CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian were present during the Chief Minister’s visit. Earlier in the day, Mr. Veerapandian told reporters the veteran leader had been admitted to the hospital for the past 20 days. “As of now, his health is declining. Doctors are struggling,” he added. Published – February 23, 2026 09:05 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Business Meet for SHGs and customers witness signing of MoUs for transaction valued at ₹13.73 crore Power-sharing issue should not become a subject of public debate: Moily