Several top leaders have expressed their grief over the loss of the veteran DMK Chief and party cadres have been raising slogans since he was unwell, hailing Karunanidhi.
The ailing DMK chief Karunanidhi succumbed to age-related ailments today on Tuesday. Mr. Karunanidhi, 94, was being treated at Kauvery hospital by a team of doctors, a health bulletin issued by Kauvery Hospital Executive Director Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj said.
The bulletin said his condition was extremely critical and he was being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection with intravenous antibiotics and fluids.
Several political bigwigs had visited DMK chief’s Gopalapuram residence to inquire about his health in his last days.
For the past two years, the DMK president has not been making any public appearance owing to ill-health, but he still held the top post in the Dravidian party.
Several top leaders have expressed their grief over the loss of the veteran DMK Chief and party cadres have been raising slogans since he was unwell, hailing Karunanidhi who is affectionately called as Kalaignar.
Condolences have started pouring in from across the party lines after the demise of DMK Patriarch.
President Ramnath Kovind:
திரு.கருணாநிதி அவர்களின் மறைவு அறிந்து வேதனை அடைந்தேன். கலைஞர் என்று அன்போடு அழைக்கப்பட்டவர் நம் வாழ்வில் வல்லமைமிக்க மரபினை விட்டுச் சென்றிருக்கிறார். எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்களை அவரது குடும்பத்தாருக்கும், மற்றும் கோடிக்கணக்கான மக்களுக்கும் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 7, 2018
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu:
He was a multifaceted personality & a gritty fighter and had overcome several challenges during his long public life. An MLA for 13 times since 1957 from 7 different constituencies and CM of Tamil Nadu for five times speaks for his deep connect with the people. #Karunanithi
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) August 7, 2018
My thoughts are with the family and the countless supporters of Karunanidhi Ji in this hour of grief. India and particularly Tamil Nadu will miss him immensely. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/7ZZQi9VEkm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2018
Today India lost one of its greatest sons. And Tamil Nadu lost its father figure. Farewell @Kalaignar89. My deepest condolences to the people of Tamil Nadu, @arivalayam, @mkstalin, @KanimozhiDMK and family. India mourns your loss
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 7, 2018
I express my deepest condolences and pray to the Almighty to give strength to Karunanidhi ji’s family and followers in this hour of grief to bear the profound loss. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 7, 2018
Rahul Gandhi, Congress President:
Loved by the Tamilian people, Kalaignar strode the stage of Tamil politics, like a colossus, for over 6 decades. In his passing, India has lost a great son. My condolences to his family as also to the millions of Indians who grieve for their beloved leader tonight.#Karunanidhi
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 7, 2018
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