Alappuzha (Kerala) | Senior Kerala Congress leader Thomas Kuthiravattam has died, party sources said on Tuesday. He was 80.

He died on Monday evening after a prolonged period of rest due to age-related ailments.

Kuthiravattam, a native of Kallissery in Chengannur, was a well-known face in Kerala politics and had a long association with the Kerala Congress.

He served as a Member of the Rajya Sabha from 1985 to 1991, during which he actively represented the interests of Kerala.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Kerala Congress (M) leader Jose K Mani condoled the demise of Kuthiravattam.