Karunanidhi passes away: DMK cadres arrive in hordes to pay respect, demand burial of Kalaignar at Marina Beach
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M Karunanidhi passed away on Tuesday at 6.10 pm due to multiple organ failure.
)
Mortal remains of DMK chief M Karunanidhi carried out from the ambulance after reaching his Gopalapuram residence, in Chennai, on Tuesday. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M Karunanidhi passed away on Tuesday at 6.10 pm due to multiple organ failure. PTI
)
DMK supporters gather near the Kauvery Hospital, in Chennai on Tuesday. A massive controversy erupted on Tuesday after the Tamil Nadu government rejected Opposition DMK’s demand for allotting space on the Marina beach for the burial of its leader M Karunanidhi. The cadres held impromptu protests and engaged in sloganeering demanding a place for Karunanidhi’s burial at the Marina Beach even as minor incidents of violence were reported from some parts of the state. PTI
)
Security personnel stand by after DMK party president M Karunanidhi passed away, in Chennai on Tuesday. Police also resorted to lathicharge outside the hospital to disperse the crowd. PTI
)
Following Karunanidhi’s death on Tuesday evening in a Chennai hospital, leaders from across all political spectrum have been conveying their condolences for their beloved Kalaignar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mourned the death of a “deep-rooted mass leader” while Rajinikanth has called it a “black day” for Tamil Nadu. PTI
)
Even as the Tamil Nadu government announced a seven-day mourning period after the death of former chief minister and DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Tuesday, party workers began a violent protest outside Kauvery Hospital in Chennai, where the patriarch was being treated, after the state government rejected DMK’s plea for land at the Marina Beach for Karunanidhi’s memorial. Reuters
)
The Madras High Court has adjourned till 8 am on Wednesday hearing on a DMK plea to allot space on the Marina beach for burial of party leader M Karunanidhi. The DMK moved the court hours after the state government announced its inability to allot burial space on the Marina beach citing legal hurdles. Reuters
 "US ready to ‘impose costs’ on Russia if war in Ukraine drags on, says Hegseth")
 "US tells Hamas to stop violence against Gaza civilians and disarm 'without delay'")
 "China seizes 60,000 maps mislabelling Taiwan, omitting South China Sea islands")
 "Syria’s Sharaa pledges to honor Russia ties, seeks economic and military support in Kremlin visit")
 "US ready to ‘impose costs’ on Russia if war in Ukraine drags on, says Hegseth")
 "US tells Hamas to stop violence against Gaza civilians and disarm 'without delay'")
 "China seizes 60,000 maps mislabelling Taiwan, omitting South China Sea islands")
 "Syria’s Sharaa pledges to honor Russia ties, seeks economic and military support in Kremlin visit")
Top Shows
