RJD leader and Lalu Prasad Yadav's son Tejashwi Yadav and Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav along with Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin at Rajaji Hall. "From the age of 14 till the end of his life, Karunanidhi lived for the people," says Akhilesh Yadav.
Chennai:RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and SP's Akhilesh Yadav with MK Stalin at #RajajiHall. #Karunanidhi pic.twitter.com/HCy0H6g3zM
— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2018
"CM HD Kumaraswamy and DyCM G Parameshwara paid their last respects and tributes to M Karunanidhi, former CM of Tamilnadu who died yesterday, on behalf of the Government of Karnataka. They also met his bereaved family members and expressed their deepest condolences (sic)," tweets Karnataka chief minister's office.
CM HD Kumaraswamy and DyCM G Parameshwara paid their last respects and tributes to M Karunanidhi, former CM of Tamilnadu who died yesterday, on behalf of the Government of Karnataka. They also met his bereaved family members and expressed their deepest condolences.#Karunanidhi
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) August 8, 2018
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that she personally called Prime Minister Narendra Modi after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)-led Tamil Nadu government denied permission for Karunanidhi's memorial at the Marina Beach. "I was unhappy yesterday, as the government did not allow the Marina beach burial. I had called the Chief Minister but he was unavailable. I also personally called the PM in this regard," Banerjee told ANI. Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien will represent Trinamool Congress at Karunanidhi's funeral in Chennai. The Madras High Court on Wednesday announced that DMK Chief M Karunanidhi can be buried at Chennai's Marina Beach. After hearing the High Court's order, Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin broke down while the DMK chief's supporters celebrated outside the court and the Rajaji Hall, where his mortal remains have been kept.
RECAP: When Stalin Got Teary-Eyed | Stalin, who was standing by his father’s mortal remains, got teary-eyed and joined his hands thanking everybody present. He was being consoled by his associates and party leaders. At one moment as Stalin seemed overcome with emotion, party leader A Raja put his arms around him. Kanimozhi too was seen consoling her brother. The cadre shouted in relief.
"Those who are in power are trying to create chaos, but you have all shown the strength of the cadres. I appeal to everyone to maintain peace," says MK Stalin.
Those who are in power are trying to create chaos, but you have all shown the strength of the cadres. I appeal to everyone to maintain peace: MK Stalin. #Karunanidhi pic.twitter.com/dkQDKEyHB4
— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2018
"I request the cadre to remain calm, I did not want anything for myself. All I want is a fitting tribute to Kalaignar." says Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin.
I request the cadre to remain calm, I did not want anything for myself. All I want is a fitting tribute to #Kalaignar: MK Stalin. #Karunanidhi pic.twitter.com/pSogz8GGDh
— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2018
Stalin Addresses DMK Workers Outside Rajaji Hall | "Tamil Nadu government tried to belittle Kalaignar's achievements by not permitting him to be laid to rest at Marina. Whether or not police is providing security to us, I touch your feet (cadres') and humbly request you to maintain calm and slowly vacate the area," Stalin addresses supporters gathered outside Rajaji Hall.
Karunanidhi's casket, which read — 'Man who never rested is now resting'. As crowd creates ruckus outside Rajaji Hall, DMK appeals cadre to maintain peace.
Karunanidhi's supporters march towards Marina Beach, where the late DMK chief will be buried.
Karunanidhi's favorite scripture has been embedded in the casket — 'Man who never rested is now resting'.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor had also condoled the death of M Karunanidhi on Tuesday.
News has just come in of the passing of Kalaignar Muthuvel Karunanidhi, a giant of Indian politics as CM of Tamil Nadu & a screenplay writer who gave voice to the Dravidian movement through his immortal dialogues. Tamil politics can never be the same again. RIP.
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 7, 2018
Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao arrives at Chennai airport to pay last respects to M Karunanidhi.
At least 6,000 cadres wait within the premises of Rajaji Hall to catch a glimplse of the mortal remains of late Tamil Nadu leader M Karunanidhi. Police had to use mild force to control the crowd. Meanwhile, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has arrived at Chennai airport.
Siddaramaiah Arrives in Chennai to Pay Last Respects to Karunanidhi | Former Karnataka chief minister and veteran Congress leader Siddaramaiah has arrived in Chennai to pay respects to Karunanidhi. "He was one of the tallest political leader. His demise is a great loss to the nation," says Siddaramaiah.
Events Being Postponed in Wake of Karunanidhi's Death | Tamil Nadu Premier League's Qualifier 1 match between Dindigul Dragons and Siechem Madurai Panthers has been put off for today due to demise of former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi, a Twitter user posts. The next date of the match will be announced later.
RT TNPremierLeague: Today's Qualifier 1 Match between Dindigul Dragons and Siechem Madurai Panthers, has been abandoned due to demise of former Tamil nadu Chief Minister Kalaignar Dr. M Karunanidhi.
Qualifier 1 will be rescheduled to a later date which will be announced sh…
— mahalakshmi Indian (@mahalakshmi3117) August 8, 2018
Chaos at Rajaji Hall | While supporters now throng the Marina Beach, where Karunanidhi will be laid to rest, the crowd gathered outside Rajaji Hall is raising slogans and waving flags as police personnel try to pacify them. More police officers have been moved in to control the unruly crowd.
Sonia Gandhi's Letter to Stalin | "For me Kalaignar's loss is very personal. He was like a father figure to me. We shall never see the like of Kalaignar again and our nation is poorer without his statesmanship," Sonia Gandhi writes an emotional letter to Stalin.
Stalin Pens Moving Poem, Asks Can He Address Karuna as Father | "Just once shall I address you as appa (father)?" asked DMK Working President M K Stalin in a moving poem in memory of his late father and party chief M Karunanidhi, as he noted that he used to call him as 'leader' more often. "I have addressed you as Thalaivare Thalaivare (Leader) more than Appa Appa (Father). Therefore, just once, shall I address you as Appa, leader," Stalin said in the emotional poem written hours after the death of the DMK stalwart. Grieving the loss of his father, Stalin said he used to inform him wherever he goes. "why did you leave without informing this time." "Dear leader, who is intertwined with our thoughts and aspirations, where did you go leaving us behind," Stalin, the political heir apparent of Karunanidhi, said. Stalin asked if Karunanidhi had departed with the contentment that he had done enough for the Tamil community. Seeking the "energy" of Karunanidhi, Stalin vowed to fulfil all his unfulfilled dreams. Further, crores of party supporters yearned once to hear Karunanidhi's famous, trademark statement, "En anbu udanpirappukkale" (my dear brothers), Stalin said. Karunanidhi used to open his public speeches with the trademark line, evoking rapturous applause and cheering by the audience.
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