Thiruvananthapuram:
CPI(M) in Kerala has expressed grief at the death of Venezuelan President and socialist icon Hugo Chavez.
In a condolence message, the party state committe said on Thursday that Chavez was a world model for progressive politics who led his oil rich country to economic and social progress by ending exploitation of its resources by the United States.
"Chavez has been a source of inspiration not only for Latin America but for leftists in the entire world by waging a relentless struggle against imperialist forces and their hegemonic policies," the message said.
The party would organise meetings to condole the death of the Venuzuelan leader across the state on Friday.
In a condolence message, the party state committe said on Thursday that Chavez was a world model for progressive politics who led his oil rich country to economic and social progress by ending exploitation of its resources by the United States.
"Chavez has been a source of inspiration not only for Latin America but for leftists in the entire world by waging a relentless struggle against imperialist forces and their hegemonic policies," the message said.
The party would organise meetings to condole the death of the Venuzuelan leader across the state on Friday.
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