Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condole the death of Cheruvayal Raman

MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra strolling through paddy fields with Padma Shri awardee and indigenous rice conservationist Cheruvayal Raman in Wayanad. | Photo Credit: File photo

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have condoled the death of Cheruvayal Raman, renowned conservationist of traditional paddy seeds, who passed away at the age of 74 on Wednesday (October 14, 2026). He was undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for age-related ailments.

In a Facebook post, Mr. Gandhi, also a former Wayanad MP, said on Wednesday, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Padma Shri Cheruvayal Raman, our beloved Ramettan. He devoted his life to preserving Wayanad’s indigenous paddy seeds, keeping generations of Adivasi knowledge alive. I join the people of Wayanad in mourning him. My heartfelt condolences to his family and all who loved him.”