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Karunanidhi`s mortal remains buried at Anna Memorial on Marina beach; thousands bid tearful farewell
The Madras High Court on Wednesday allowed the burial of DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi`s mortal remains near Anna Memorial at Chennai`s Marina beach.
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Karunanidhi's mortal remains buried at Anna Memorial on Marina beach.
MK Stalin, Alagiri, Selvi and Kanimozhi break down as last rites of Karunanidhi begins.
Karunanidhi's family members - Stalin, Alagiri, Kanimozhi, Selvi and others - pay last tributes to the DMK patriarch.
Last rites of Karunanidhi being performed at Anna Memorial.
.Karunanidhi's mortal remains reach Anna Square area
Karunanidhi's son MK Alagiri and daughter Kanimozhi reach Anna Memorial.
Former prime minister HD Deve Gowda also present at Anna Memorial.
DMK working president MK Stalin reaches Anna Memorial with other family members for Karunanidhi's last rites.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi, along with senior party leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Veerappa Moily, is also present at Anna Memorial.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu present at Anna Memorial for the last rites of DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.
Reports say that 27 rounds will be fired in the air to pay tribute to the DMK patriarch, as his mortal remains are buried.
Draped in the tricolour, Karunanidhi's mortal remains are being taken to Marina beach on a military vehicle.
People come out in large numbers in Chennai to pay their last respect to Karunanidhi, whose final journey is underway.
Karunanidhi's final journey begins, mortal remains being taken to Marina beach for burial
2 dead and 33 injured in scuffle and stampede outside Rajaji Hall in Chennai, reports ANI.Â
RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav with DMK leader MK Stalin at the Rajaji Hall.Â
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Congress president Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to M Karunanidhi at Rajaji Hall in Chennai.
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'A person who continued to work without rest, now takes rest' written on the coffin of DMK leader M Karunanidhi, reports ANI.
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Those who are in power are trying to create chaos, but you have all shown the strength of the cadres. I appeal to everyone to maintain peace, says MK Stalin.Â
I request the cadre to remain calm, I did not want anything for myself. All I want is a fitting tribute to Kalaignar: MK Stalin
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DMK leader MK Stalin appeals for calm following stampede and lathi-charge at the Rajaji Hall in Chennai.
DMK supporters climb walls in an attempt to enter Rajaji Hall after police blocked main entrance gate as the crowd swell.
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Construction of burial for departed DMK leader M Karunanidhi underway at Chennai's Marina Beach, reports ANI
A minor scuffle was earlier reported between police and the DMK supporters outside the Rajaji Hall in Chennai, following which the police resorted to mild lathi-charge, reports ANI.
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DMK supporter in Coimbatore gets his head tonsured as a mark of respect for departed leader M Karunanidhi.
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Visuals of the huge crowd gathered at Chennai's Rajaji Hall where mortal remains of M Karunanidhi are kept.
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Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has also arrived in Chennai to pay his last respects to M Karunanidhi, say reports.
Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien to represent Trinamool Congress at the funeral of M Karunanidhi in Chennai, reports ANI.
Yesterday, I had gone to their residence to pay tributes to Karunanidhi ji. He was the senior most leader and politician, legendary figure. So, it is a great loss: Mamata Banerjee
I was unhappy yesterday as the state govt did not allow the Marina Beach burial. I had called the CM personally but he was unavailable. I also personally called the PM in this regard, says Mamata Banerjee.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee mourns the death of DMK chief M Karunanidhi
WATCH: PM Modi speaks to DMK leaders MK Stalin and Kanimozhi after paying his last respects to M Karunanidhi at the Rajaji Hall in Chennai.
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Following the Madras High Court ruling, Kalaignar will now be laid to rest at the Marina Beach; The Tamil Nadu government officials are inspecting the site for the DMK chief's burial at the moment, say reports.
JCB machines have also reached the spot following Madras High Court's judgement that M Karunanidhi will be buried at the Marina Beach in Chennai.
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Some more visuals of DMK workers gathered at the Rajaji Hall where the mortal remains of M Karunanidhi are kept.
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PM Modi talks to MK Stalin and Kanimozhi after paying last respects to M Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall.
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In Pics:Â PM Modi pays last respects to former CM M Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall.
PM Narendra Modi pays homage to departed DMK leader at the Rajaji Hall in Chennai.
As a mark of respect to the departed DMK leader M Karunanidhi, Parliament to remain adjourned today, say reports.
Madras High Court allows departed DMK leader M Karunanidhi's burial at the Marina Beach in Chennai, say reports. Â
The family members of Karunanidhi have not approached the High Court, Justice SS Sundar points out to DMK's lawyer during the hearing on plea for Marina burial site.
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Chennai to pay last respects to departed DMK chief M Karunandhi.
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Rapid Action Force has been deployed outside Anna Memorial at the Marina Beach in Chennai.Â
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Former Minister of Health and Family Welfare and PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss arrives at Chennai's Rajaji Hall to pay last respects to Karunanidhi.
"I express my condolence to his family and I express my gratitude to Karunanidhi. I have already spoken about the Marina issue, this is not the right place for me to speak about the issue," says Kamal Haasan after paying tribute to Karunanidhi.
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan pays last respects to former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall.
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Tamil Nadu govt's lawyer says, ''DMK is pursuing political agenda by filing this case. Dravida Kazhagam Chief Periyar was the tallest leader of Dravidian movement. Was he buried at Marina beach?'
''There are 1 crore party followers in Tamil Nadu out of 7 crore population of the state. They'll be offended if burial land is not allotted for Karunanidhi at the Marina beach,'' DMK's lawyer argues before the Madras High Court.
DMK's lawyer says 'You (state govt) have announced the state mourning, why not give land for burial? There's no prohibition under the Central Govt protocol to allot land at the Marina beach for ex-CMs.
DMK's lawyer says 'Anna, who is the founder of DMK, used to say my life and soul is Karunanidhi. Burying Karunanidhi next to Gandhi Mandapam cannot be termed as a decent burial.'
PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Chennai around 10 AM to pay his last respects to the departed DMK icon Karunanidhi.
We demand that 'Bharat Ratna' be conferred upon him. We also demand that his memorial be made near Anna Samadhi: VCK chief Thol ThirumavalavanÂ
Madras High Court records contents of counter-affidavit filed by state govt which says DMK can't challenge govt press release expressing inability to allot space at the Marina Beach for Karunanidhi's burial.
Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice records in his order submissions made by DMK organising secretary RS Bharathi in his affidavit seeking burial land at Marina beach for Karunanidhi.
Most of the Chennai roads are deserted; business, offices and educational institutions closed as a mark of respect for the departed iconic DMK leader. Â
 Rapid Action Force has been deployed outside Chennai’s Rajaji Hall were the mortal remains of the departed DMK leader have been kept, say reports.
Deepa Jayakumar pays last respects to former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall.
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Madras HC directs Traffic Ramaswamy’s lawyer to file memorandum that he has no objection to the burial of Karunanidhi’s mortal remains at Marina beach. Lawyer submits the memorandum to the Acting Chief Justice, reports ANI.
Lawyer of petitioner Traffic Ramaswamy says 'We have no objection to the burial land for Karunanidhi'. Acting Chief Justice directs the lawyer to 'withdraw the case'.
Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy pays last respects to former Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall.
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Madras High Court bench resumes hearing on departed DMK leader's burial site, Tamil Nadu Govt files its counter-affidavit on the case, reports ANI.
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit pays last respects to former Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall.
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Huge crowd gathers at Chennai's Rajaji Hall to pay last respects to former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi. Crowd raises slogans of 'Long live Kalaignar' and 'Need Marina! Need Marina!'
This is a great loss for Tamil Nadu. My deep condolences to his family members and DMK workers: Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami after paying last respects to M Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswamy and his deputy O Panneerselvam arrive at Chennai's Rajaji Hall where mortal remains of former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi are kept.
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 PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi and many top leaders from Delhi will arrive in Chennai to pay last respects to the departed DMK stalwart, reports Zee News.
Here are some more visuals of Chennai's Rajaji Hall where mortal remains of former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi are kept.
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Madras High Court to hear the case against denial of burial land by Tamil Nadu Government at Marina beach for late M Karunanidhi at 8 AM, reports ANI.
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Tamil cinema legend Rajinikanth, actor Dhanush pay last respects to late M Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall.
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Mortal remains of late DMK chief Karunanidhi wrapped in tricolour at Chennai's Rajaji Hall, reports ANI.
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TTV Dhinakaran arrives at Chennai's Rajaji Hall where mortal remains of former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi are kept.
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The ambulance carrying mortal remains of former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi arrives at Rajaji Hall, reports ANI.
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Karunanidhi's son MK Alagiri and DMK leader Andimuthu Raja arrive at Rajaji Hall in Chennai where mortal remains of the late Tamil Nadu CM are being brought, reports ANI.
Mortal remains of former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi being taken from Kanimozhi's residence in CIT Colony to Rajaji Hall, reports ANI.
Congress leader P Chidambaram pays last respects to former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi at Chennai's CIT Colony.
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When Anna (former Tamil Nadu CM Annadurai) was there to safeguard and promote general Kazhagam, there were two brothers - Kalaignar (M Karunanidhi) and MGR, and to see all three of them at one place would have been good: Kamal Haasan, Makkal Needhi Maiam
Karunanidhi's mortal remains being shifted from his Gopalpuram residence to CIT Colony residence in Chennai.
The hearing has been adjourned till 8 am on Wednesday, as the AIADMK government has sought more time to prepare their argument. However, there is no official confirmation on the same so far.
Bar and Bench quotes sources as saying that arguments by DMK's counsel P Wilson has started inside the residence of Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court.
According to Bar and Bench, the petitioner, Duraiswamy, said he had filed his petition against alleged CRZ violations on account of Jayalalithaa's burial at Marina. According to him, the space sought for Karunanidhi's burial has already been declared a crematorium.
Petitioner who had appealed against Jayalalithaa's burial at Marina beach withdraws his plea, saying Karunanidhi's mortal remains must be buried near Anna memorial.
Rajinikanth arrives at Karunanidhi's Gopalapuram residence where the DMK chief's mortal remains are kept
He was an outstanding leader of Tamil Nadu and India. He was a prolific writer, poet, script writer and dramatist. Tamil people were inspired by him to fight for social change and reform, says D Raja of CPI.
Two judge bench of Madras High Court, comprising acting Chief Justice CJ Ramesh and Justice SS Sundaram, to shortly hear DMK's Marina burial plea.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami has reportedly met state's Advocate General ahead of hearing at Chief Justice of Madras High Court's residence over burial site of DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.
Lawyers for DMK reach the residence of Madras High Court acting Chief Justice Huluvadi G Ramesh who had agreed to hear today a case against denial of burial land by Tamil Nadu government at Marina beach for Karunanidhi.
DMK workers and supporters gather outside Karunanidhi's Gopalapuram's residence after the DMK Chief's mortal remains reach the house.
Like Jayalalitha ji, Kalaignar(#Karunandhi) was an expression of the voice of the Tamil people. That voice deserves to be given space on Marina Beach. I am sure the current leaders of Tamil Nadu will be magnanimous in this time of grief: Rahul Gandhi
Tamil Nadu Government must take all measures, for last rites of Karunanidhi to be performed near Anna memorial. This would be the highest respect we would be paying to him. This is my humble request: Rajinikanth
A great leader has passed away, he did not only represent Tamil Nadu but India as a whole. He fought for federalism and for Tamil people. The people of Tamil Nadu will never forgive State government if it denies burial land which is requested by DMK: Farooq Abdullah
Ambulance carrying Karunanidhi's mortal remains leaves Kauvery Hospital for the DMK patriarch's Gopalapuram residence
BJP leader, Ram Madhav said, "I offer my condolences to the family of M Karunanidhi ji. He was a senior and respected leader, he had an important contribution to the politics of Tamil Nadu."
Prime Mimister Narendra Modi will travel to Chennai on Wedneday morning, to pay his last respects to M Karunanidhi.
Senior DMK leader Durai Murugan said, "We had met CM and submitted a request for a 'Samadhi' near Anna memorial, he had accepted our request then, but has not communicated anything in this regard till now."
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda said, "He had shown the path to regional parties, its a tragic moment for his workers and those who loved him. He was a mature leader and a statesman. Pray to almighty that his soul rests in peace."
BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan said, "The demise of Karunanidhi is not just a loss for the state of Tamil Nadu, it's a big loss for the country. He was a great leader. He played a great role in national politics."
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, "He was a great leader, who worked for the downtrodden. It is a big loss for the whole country."
Congress leader, Randeep Surjewala said, "Country has lost a great leader. Our condolences to the entire DMK family. Congress party has lost an important friend. A loss that will be difficult to recoup."
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said, "It is saddening to know about the demise of M Karunanidhi. The DMK chief was someone who had contributed to the fields of politics, cinema and literature."
Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu said, "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. He was a multifaceted personality & a gritty fighter and had overcome several challenges during his long public life. An MLA for 13 times since 1957 from 7 different constituencies and CM of Tamil Nadu for five times speaks for his deep connect with the people."Â
Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah took to Twitter condoling the death of M Karunanidhi. He tweeted, "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."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "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. 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."
"I have had the opportunity of interacting with Karunanidhi Ji on several occasions. His understanding of policy and emphasis on social welfare stood out. Firmly committed to democratic ideals, his strong opposition to the Emergency will always be remembered. 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," he added.
"Today is a black day in my life, one which I can never forget as I lost my Kalaignar. I pray for his soul," said RajinikanthÂ
Following the death of M Karunanidhi, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) services to Tamil Nadu have been stopped temporarily.
Karunanidhi died at 6.10 pm on Tuesday. Despite the best efforts of the doctors and nurses to resuscitate him, he failed to respond, said Kauvery Hospital in their latest press bulletin
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All official events in the state have been put on hold for the next two days by the Tamil Nadu government.
A DMK worker broke down outside Kauvery Hospital after the hospital released a statement informing that M Karunanidhi's health had deteriorated further.
Security has been beefed up around Karunanidhi's Gopalapuram residence. Wife of MK Stalin, Durga and Karunanidhi's daughter Selvi have reached here.Â
The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has ordered all liquor shops across the state to shut down at 6 pm on Tuesday.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is flying to Chennai today evening to visit Karunanidhi as reports of his deteriorating health condition emerge.
DMK workers gather outside Kauvery Hospital as hospital releases statement that M Karunanidhi's health has deteriorated further.
There has been a significant decline in the clinical condition of Dr M Karunanidhi over the last few hours: Kauvery Hospital
DMK supporters gather outside Kauvery Hospital where DMK Chief M Karunanidhi is currently admitted.
CHENNAI: The final journey of DMK patriarch and five-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi began at 4 pm on Wednesday. His mortal remains were moved from Rajaji Hall to Marina beach in Chennai, where the last rites would be conducted. Ahead of Karunanidhi's final journey, at least two people died and 33 others got injured in a stampede outside the Rajaji Hall where his mortal remains were kept. Earlier there was a dispute over the burial site for the DMK leader but the Madras High Court paved the way for the iconic Tamil politician's burial at the popular Marina Beach in Chennai, near his mentor CN Annadurai and friend MG Ramachandran's memorial. The Madras High Court brought an end to a bitter feud between the DMK and ruling AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu over the issue of Karunanidhi's burial near Anna Memorial at the Marina Beach.
The Tamil Nadu government turning down the DMK request for Marina Beach burial triggered sharp criticism from several quarters in Tamil Nadu and beyond. The DMK claimed that the AIADMK's refusal to give ''six-feet land'' to bury the five-time chief minister next to his mentor CN Annadurai's grave "reeks of pettiness and political vendetta". The court, along with other public offices and institutions, remains closed as a mark of respect to the 94-year-old leader, who is considered the last Tamil Nadu politician with a mass following.
M Karunanidhi, DMK patriarch and five-time former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, died at 94 on Tuesday after battling for life at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai. Admitted to the hospital on July 18, the Tamil Nadu strongman, popularly known as Kalaignar, breathed his last at 6.10 pm on August 7, according to a press release by Kauvery Hospital
Karunanidhi's mortal remains were earlier brought to the Rajaji Hall on Wednesday morning. A large number of supporters gathered outside M Karunanidhi's Gopalapuram residence and the Rajaji Hall where his mortal remains have been kept. The Chennai Police had to resort to mild lathi-charge to disperse the DMK supporters. DMK top leadership had appealed to the cadres to remain calm and stay away from any kind of violence. All top leaders of the country, including President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi etc have mourned the demise of the DMK stalwart.
Karunanidhi was the first political leader to have been the chief of a party for five decades. The five-time chief minister of Tamil Nadu was first elected chief of DMK on July 27, 1969. He was 45 at that time and headed a political party that had previously been launched without a president, as the post had been left vacant for Periyar EV Ramasamy. Known for his interest in arts, poetry and Tamil culture, Karunanidhi has had his share of sworn supporters and staunch critics over the last many years. For DMK though, he has been a pillar - withstanding the ups and downs of Indian politics with firm resolve.
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