Tag: Karunanidhi

MK Stalin the key to Tamil Nadu election

The task ahead of Stalin is stupendous. He must make sure that the DMK coalition wins at least 25 to 30 Lok Sabha seats and 12 to 15 Assembly byelection seats. But it is not that easy.

April 17, 2019

Sonia Gandhi unveils bronze statue of Karunanidhi at DMK headquarters

United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi unveiled a statue of late Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M Karunanidhi at the DMK headquarters in Chennai on Sunday evening in a special event that brought many opposition parties together.

December 16, 2018

MK Stalin elected DMK chief unopposed

Senior party leader Durai Murugan was elected, also unopposed, the party's treasurer. Both Stalin and Durai Murugan were formally elected at the General Council meeting to be held in Chennai.

August 28, 2018

There will be consequences if I am not reinstated in DMK: MK Alagiri

Expressing his disappointment at the manner in which DMK is being run, the former Union Minister had earlier said that all “true relatives” of his father are on his side.

August 27, 2018

MK Stalin files nomination to become DMK president, elections on Tuesday

Stalin sought blessings from his mother, met senior party leader Anbazhagan and visited memorials of Karunanidhi and Annadurai before filing the nominations.

August 26, 2018

I pleaded for burial space at Marina for Karunanidhi: MK Stalin

After the announcement of Karunanidhi's death at 6.10 p.m. on August 7, the government issued a statement formally refusing a burial space at Marina.

August 14, 2018

MK Alagiri triggers DMK succession war, challenges MK Stalin’s leadership

Muthuvel Karunanidhi Alagiri, the estranged son of late Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M Karunanidhi revolted against the party at his father’s grave at Anna Memorial in Chennai on Monday.

August 13, 2018

Karunanidhi laid to rest on the Marina sands, next to his mentor

No religious rituals were performed as the sandalwood casket carrying the rationalist Karunanidhi was lowered into his grave; a military band played "Honouring Those Who Served", buglers sounded the last post, and gunners fired a 21-gun salute

August 8, 2018

Rajaji Hall to Marina beach: Karunanidhi’s last journey

As per his wish, the wordings -- "The person who had worked without rest is resting here" -- was sculpted on the casket.

August 8, 2018

Madras High Court grants permission to bury Karunanidhi on Marina beach

The High Court rejects the Tami Nadu government's denial of nod to DMK's plea, asks it to make arrangements for the burial

August 8, 2018

Karunanidhi burial at Marina: Hearing under way in Madras High Court

The DMK moved the court late Tuesday, after the state government announced its inability to allot burial space for Karunanidhi on the Marina beach citing legal hurdles

August 8, 2018

Karunanidhi’s body kept at Rajaji Hall for public, leaders to pay respects

The mortal remains of Karunanidhi, wrapped in Tricolour, was brought to Rajaji Hall in the early hours of Wednesday after it was taken to his homes at Gopalapuram and CIT Colony; PM Narendra Modi to arrive later in the day

August 8, 2018

Karnataka-TN border districts on high alert

Karnataka districts bordering Tamil Nadu have been put on high alert following the death of DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi, police said on Tuesday. “Orders have been issued to the Superintendents of Police of Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chamarajanagar and Mysuru districts bordering Tamil Nadu to be on high alert,” said Karnataka Additional Director General of Police …

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August 7, 2018

M Karunanidhi 1924-2018 | Scriptwriter who wrote the destiny of Tamil Nadu

That art and politics blended seamlessly in Karunanidhi was manifest from the sobriquets of 'Thalaivar' (The Leader) and 'Kalaignar' (The Artist) he earned from ardent followers

August 7, 2018

National leaders mourn Karunanidhi’s death

National leaders on Tuesday condoled the death of DMK President M Karunanidhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi announcing they would attend his last rites in Chennai on Wednesday.

August 7, 2018

Karunanidhi burial row: DMK cadres go on rampage, High Court to hear plea tonight

Stalin had met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami requesting the latter to allow the burial.

August 7, 2018

Karunanidhi passes away at age 94 | Thousands mourn, PM Modi expresses grief

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supremo M Karunanidhi passed away at age 94. Kauvery Hospital issued a statement on Tuesday evening.

August 7, 2018