Chennai, February 23 The health condition of centenarian CPI veteran R Nallakannu, who is receiving treatment at a government healthcare facility here, is critical, a hospital source said on Monday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin visited the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital and enquired the doctors treating him about his health condition.
"He has been receiving treatment for the past 20 days. According to the doctors treating him, his health has deteriorated," CPI state secretary M Veerapandian told reporters.
Nallakannu celebrated his 101st birthday on December 26, 2025.