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Karunanidhi passes away at 94; Kovind, Modi share condolences
DMK chief and five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Muthuvel Karunanidhi breathed his last at 6:10 pm at Kauveri Hospital in Chennai on Tuesday. He was suffering from age-related ailments and his vital organs were not functioning properly. Soon after his demise, politicians have expressed their condolences.
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Let us see who said what:
Ramnath Kovind, President of India: Expressing his condolences, President Ramnath Kovind took to twitter and shared his meeting with Karunanidhi.
Extremely sad to learn of the passing of Thiru M. Karunanidhi. A doyen of our public life, as a contributor to the development of Tamil Nadu and of India he has few peers. Our country is poorer today. My condolences to his family and millions of well-wishers #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 7, 2018
M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India: He took took to twitter and shared his condolences.
I am grieved by the passing away of Shri M. Karunanidhi, one of the leading and longstanding politicians of our country who left a mark of his own during his long public life of about 80 years including 56 years as Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. #Karunanithi pic.twitter.com/a8rZsW9fDz
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) August 7, 2018
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister: Expressing his condolences, PM Modi too took to twitter and shared his meeting with Karunanidhi.
Deeply saddened by the passing away of Kalaignar Karunanidhi. He was one of the senior most leaders of India.
We have lost a deep-rooted mass leader, prolific thinker, accomplished writer and a stalwart whose life was devoted to the welfare of the poor and the marginalised. pic.twitter.com/jOZ3BOIZMj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2018
Kalaignar Karunanidhi stood for regional aspirations as well as national progress. He was steadfastly committed to the welfare of Tamils and ensured that Tamil Nadu’s voice was effectively heard. pic.twitter.com/l7ypa1HJNC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2018
Kalaignar Karunanidhi stood for regional aspirations as well as national progress. He was steadfastly committed to the welfare of Tamils and ensured that Tamil Nadu’s voice was effectively heard. pic.twitter.com/l7ypa1HJNC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 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
Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister:
The demise of Kalaignar Karunanidhi is a monumental loss to India’s political landscape. His contribution to the Tamil society and the Tamil Nadu state will always be remembered. My heartfelt tributes to Kalaignar Karunanidhi and condolences to the bereaved family.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 7, 2018
Kiren Rijiju, Union MoS for Home Affairs:
The passing away of
Kalaignar Karunanidhi is the end of an era. He was a charismatic voice of the marginalised section of our society. I join whole of India to mourn his demise.— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 7, 2018
Rahul Gandhi, Congress president: Expressing his condolences, Rahul Gandhi too took to twitter and shared his meeting with Karunanidhi.
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
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways:
Saddened to know about the demise of Thiru M.Karunanidhi. May His soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the people of Tamil Nadu.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) August 7, 2018
Jagat Prasad Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare:
Deeply saddened by the demise of a patriarch of Dravidian #Karunanidhi ji. His death has left a void gap in Indian politics. My deepest condolences to people of Tamil Nadu and family of Karunanidhi ji. May his soul rest in peace.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) August 7, 2018
Sitaram Yechury, General Secretary, CPI(M):
In a personal association of over two decades, I have learnt immensely from his understanding of rationalism, humanism and Indian diversity. He leaves behind a big void. A huge loss. Heartfelt condolences. @mkstalin @KanimozhiDMK @arivalayam pic.twitter.com/OKMtXdq2M3
— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) August 7, 2018
Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister, Punjab:
Saddened by the news of death of Shri Karunanidhi. In his death not just Tamil Nadu and his DMk party but the nation has lost a veteran politician. My condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) August 7, 2018
Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister, Delhi:
Feel v sad to hear about the demise of this great leader. May his soul rest in peace. Its a great loss to the nation. https://t.co/fymujgcmMI
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 7, 2018
Dr. Raman Singh, Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh:
Deeply saddened by the demise of #Karunanidhi ji. India and Tamilnadu have lost a great leader, the likes of whom may never be seen again. My deepest condolences to people of Tamil Nadu and family of Karunanidhi ji. May his soul rest in peace.
— Dr Raman Singh (@drramansingh) August 7, 2018
Rajnikant, Film Actor:
Today is a black day in my life, one which I can never forget as I lost my #Kalaignar. I pray for his soul: Rajinikanth on #Karunanidhi (file pic) pic.twitter.com/R8ociRQSsN
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2018
Amit Shah, BJP president:
Anguished to learn about the demise of veteran politician, M Karunanidhi ji. He had an impressive life journey, starting as a screen writer in Tamil film industry to being five term Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. No one can forget his struggle during Emergency, imposed in 1975.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 7, 2018
Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister, West Bengal:
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
Omar Abdullah, National Conference president:
A legend in his lifetime, counted amongst the giants of the political landscape of India #Kalaignar #Karunanidhi ji has left a void not just in his home state of Tamil Nadu but in the entire country that will never be filled. My condolences to his family & Tamils the world over.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 7, 2018
Mehbooba Mufti, People Democratic Party president:
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing away of Shree Karunanidhi. He was an extraordinary politician with rare political acumen & administrative skills which made him a distinct leader not only in the state of Tamil Nadu but in Indian politics too. 1/2
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 7, 2018
Shashi Tharoor, Thiruvanathapuram MP, Congress:
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
Sachin Pilot, PCC chief, Rajasthan:
Deeply saddened by the passing away of DMK chief #Karunanidhi Ji. Condolences to the family and supporters. #RIPKalaignar pic.twitter.com/niCO0Z02Ua
— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) August 7, 2018
Smriti Z Irani, Union Minister for Textiles:
Saddened by the demise of DMK Chief Kalaignar M Karunanidhi ji. My deepest condolences to his family members and supporters. Om Shanti!
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 7, 2018
Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister, Tripura:
My thoughts are with the family of Karunanidhi Ji in this hour of grief. May his soul rest in peace.
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) August 7, 2018
Sharad Pawar, Nationalist Congress Party president:
Saddened to know about the demise of DMK President and former CM of Tamilnadu M. Karunanidhi. He will be always remembered as a leader of masses in the Indian political realm. My heartfelt condolences with his family. May his soul rest in peace.
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) August 7, 2018
Conrad Sangma, Chief Minister, Meghalaya:
On behalf of the people of Meghalaya, I extend my deepest condolence on the demise M #Karunanidhi ji, whose ideals had motivated and infused energy amongst many young politicians of the country. May his soul rest in peace. @arivalayam @KanimozhiDMK
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) August 7, 2018
Dr. Jitendra Ahwad, NCP leader:
On behalf of the people of Meghalaya, I extend my deepest condolence on the demise M #Karunanidhi ji, whose ideals had motivated and infused energy amongst many young politicians of the country. May his soul rest in peace. @arivalayam @KanimozhiDMK
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) August 7, 2018
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh:
#UPCM श्री #YogiAdityanath ने दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति की कामना करते हुए शोक संतप्त परिजनों के प्रति गहरी संवेदना व्यक्त की है।
— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) August 7, 2018
Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party president:
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and supporters of Kalaignar Karunanidhi. His passing is a great loss to the nation. May his soul rest in peace.
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 7, 2018
Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh:
Only once in a while you see a visionary leader like @kalaignar89, who championed the cause of social activism and federalism. My respect to a giant soul who departed for heavenly abode. My condolences are with family and fans of Shri #Karunanidhi.
— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 7, 2018
General V K Singh, Union MoS for External Affairs:
The man behind the rising sun, the patriarch of #DMK, and a respected national leader @kalaignar89 is no more. He was the voice of the people of #TamilNadu. My deepest condolences to his family and to #Tamilians across the world. #Karunanidhi
— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) August 7, 2018
Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister for Human Resource and Development:
A big loss to Indian Polity, Cinema and Literature. May his soul rest in peace.#Kalaignar
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) August 7, 2018
Randeep Singh Surjewala, Chief Spokesperson, Congress:
Condolences on the passing away of the of patriach of Tamil Nadu and India, #Kalaignar Dr M. Karunanidhi ji.A muti-faceted personality, he was the harbinger of federal politics in India, a saviour of the weakest and deprived, his demise would leave a huge void in Indian politics. pic.twitter.com/uYKrA7GVjO
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) August 7, 2018
Ashok Chavan, Former CM, Maharashtra:
An era in Indian politics ends with demise of #DMK president and former Tamilnadu Chief Minister Shri. M. Karunanidhi ji. My heartfelt condolences to the family and followers.
RIP #KalaignarKarunanidhi pic.twitter.com/0ILLb6nY2k— Ashok Chavan (@AshokChavanINC) August 7, 2018
Dr. Ajoy Kumar, PCC chief, Jharkhand:
Sad to hear about demise of one of the tallest Indian political figure Karunanidhi ji. His political Journey is an inspiration for all of us.
Condolences to entire family, people of Tamilnadu. @mkstalin
— Dr Ajoy Kumar (@drajoykumar) August 7, 2018
N Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh:
“Karunanidhi’s death is not only Tamil Nadu but the whole of India. He perennially pays for the progression of poor and marginalized communities. His political career is 5 times as chief minister, 13 times legislator, 50 years as party president and 75 years his political career.”
కరుణానిధి మృతి తమిళనాడుకే కాదు యావత్ భారతదేశానికే తీరనిలోటు. నిరుపేదలు, బడుగు బలహీన వర్గాల అభ్యున్నతి కోసం ఆయన నిత్యం పరితపించారు. 5 సార్లు ముఖ్యమంత్రిగా, 13సార్లు శాసనసభ్యునిగా, 50 ఏళ్ళు పార్టీ అధ్యక్షునిగా 75 ఏళ్ల ఆయన రాజకీయ జీవితం అందరికీ ఆదర్శం, మార్గదర్శకం.
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) August 7, 2018
Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister, Maharashtra:
Pained to hear about the sudden demise of Shri Karunanidhi ji.
He was most popular leader in Tamil Nadu’s politics.
A known writer who always stressed on social reforms.
My heartfelt tributes to this great leader and condolences to his family & lakhs of followers! pic.twitter.com/5WmyhuWEhB— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 7, 2018
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