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A special meeting of the party's Executive Committee under working president M K Stalin heaped praises on the late party chief.
Updated : Aug 14, 2018, 01:46 PM IST
The DMK paid rich tributes today to its departed President M Karunanidhi, hailing his contribution to various sectors in the state and the country.
A special meeting of the party's Executive Committee under working president M K Stalin heaped praises on the late party chief.
The party recalled his contribution towards social justice, industrialisation, upholding regional autonomy and his role in various national events.
Leaders after leaders in DMK's executive committee meeting express their support to @mkstalin to lead the party after the demise of party chief M Karunanidhi. @dna
— G Jagannath (@Jagan_G1983) August 14, 2018
Stalin proved his leadership qualities when he decided to move the court at night to get burial place for Kalaignar at Marina Former says union minister TR Baalu.
— G Jagannath (@Jagan_G1983) August 14, 2018
"Let us take a pledge to walk in the path of Kalaignar following Thalapathi (Stalin). This will be the best way to pay respects to Kalaignar," says senior DMK leader K Ponmudi. @dna
— G Jagannath (@Jagan_G1983) August 14, 2018
DMK deputy general secretary Subbulakshmi Jagadesan alleges the party faces serious challenge on one hand from the centre which has been trying to finish the party by splitting it and on another hand enemies of our race also wanted to divide us. @dna
— G Jagannath (@Jagan_G1983) August 14, 2018
"We may have 1000s of differences... but we have to keep it aside and work tirelessly to win over 200 seats in the next assembly polls and hand it over to Stalin. He has proved his capabilities in the last one & half years," said senior DMK leader Subbulakshmi Jagadesan. @dna
— G Jagannath (@Jagan_G1983) August 14, 2018
DMK principal secretary Duraimurugan said, "Kalaignar has not left us orphans. He has left thalapathy for us. I've told him we are all there for him." @dna
— G Jagannath (@Jagan_G1983) August 14, 2018
Party leaders observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul.
Stalin and senior leaders were present at the "emergency" meet, convened to condole the passing away of the Dravidian stalwart here.
After battling for life in a private hospital for about 10 days, Karunanidhi had breathed his last on August 7.