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DMK leaders and supporters observe 8th death anniversary of M. Karunanidhi

Tamil Nadu is observing the eighth death anniversary of former Chief Minister and DMK leader M. Karunanidhi on Friday. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led tributes to his father, honoring his legacy as a five-time Chief Minister and a long-serving legislator who shaped modern Tamil Nadu. Political figures and party members across the state participated in memorial events to commemorate his contributions to politics, literature, and governance.

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The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri M. Karunanidhi with the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Shri T. R. Baalu
File photo: Prime Minister's Office / GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

The eighth death anniversary of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi was observed on Friday. DMK leader and current Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led a silent procession and paid tribute to his father, who passed away on August 7, 2018. Supporters and political figures gathered to remember the leader who served as a member of the legislative assembly for over six decades.

Karunanidhi served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu five times and led the DMK for four decades. M.K. Stalin described him as the architect of modern Tamil Nadu, highlighting his extensive career in public service, literature, and cinema. The commemorations reflect his enduring influence on the state's political landscape and his long tenure in government.

Key Facts

  1. M. Karunanidhi passed away on August 7, 2018.
  2. Friday marked the eighth death anniversary of the former Chief Minister.
  3. M. Karunanidhi served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu five times.
  4. He was a member of the legislative assembly for 13 terms.
  5. M.K. Stalin led the tributes and the silent procession for the memorial.

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  1. 7 Aug

    1. Thdaily-thanthi
      முன்னாள் முதல்-அமைச்சர் கருணாநிதியின் 8-ம் ஆண்டு நினைவுதினம்: மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் தலைமையில் அமைதிப்பேரணி
    2. Thdaily-thanthi
      கருணாநிதியின் நினைவுதினம்: நவீனத் தமிழ்நாட்டை உருவாக்கிய சிற்பி! - மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் புகழஞ்சலி
    3. HTThindu-tamil
      “நவீன தமிழகத்தை உருவாக்கிய சிற்பி கருணாநிதி” - 8ம் ஆண்டு நினைவு நாளையொட்டி ஸ்டாலின் புகழாரம்

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