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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.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - 19:11
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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.

Here are the latest updates:-

8 August 2018, 19:08 PM

8 August 2018, 18:54 PM

Karunanidhi's mortal remains buried at Anna Memorial on Marina beach.

8 August 2018, 18:53 PM

MK Stalin, Alagiri, Selvi and Kanimozhi break down as last rites of Karunanidhi begins.

8 August 2018, 18:46 PM

8 August 2018, 18:34 PM

Karunanidhi's family members - Stalin, Alagiri, Kanimozhi, Selvi and others - pay last tributes to the DMK patriarch.

8 August 2018, 18:34 PM

8 August 2018, 18:32 PM

8 August 2018, 18:31 PM

8 August 2018, 18:19 PM

Last rites of Karunanidhi being performed at Anna Memorial.

8 August 2018, 18:18 PM

.Karunanidhi's mortal remains reach Anna Square area

8 August 2018, 18:07 PM

Karunanidhi's son MK Alagiri and daughter Kanimozhi reach Anna Memorial.

8 August 2018, 18:06 PM

Former prime minister HD Deve Gowda also present at Anna Memorial.

8 August 2018, 18:05 PM

DMK working president MK Stalin reaches Anna Memorial with other family members for Karunanidhi's last rites.

8 August 2018, 18:03 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi, along with senior party leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Veerappa Moily, is also present at Anna Memorial.

8 August 2018, 18:02 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu present at Anna Memorial for the last rites of DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.

8 August 2018, 16:58 PM

Reports say that 27 rounds will be fired in the air to pay tribute to the DMK patriarch, as his mortal remains are buried.

8 August 2018, 16:34 PM

Draped in the tricolour, Karunanidhi's mortal remains are being taken to Marina beach on a military vehicle.

8 August 2018, 16:33 PM

People come out in large numbers in Chennai to pay their last respect to Karunanidhi, whose final journey is underway.

8 August 2018, 16:18 PM

8 August 2018, 16:08 PM

8 August 2018, 15:56 PM

Karunanidhi's final journey begins, mortal remains being taken to Marina beach for burial

8 August 2018, 15:00 PM

2 dead and 33 injured in scuffle and stampede outside Rajaji Hall in Chennai, reports ANI. 

8 August 2018, 14:43 PM

RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav with DMK leader MK Stalin at the Rajaji Hall. 

 

8 August 2018, 14:42 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to M Karunanidhi at Rajaji Hall in Chennai.

 

8 August 2018, 14:05 PM

'A person who continued to work without rest, now takes rest' written on the coffin of DMK leader M Karunanidhi, reports ANI.

 

8 August 2018, 13:57 PM

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. 

8 August 2018, 13:56 PM

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

 

8 August 2018, 13:49 PM

DMK leader MK Stalin appeals for calm following stampede and lathi-charge at the Rajaji Hall in Chennai.

8 August 2018, 13:46 PM

DMK supporters climb walls in an attempt to enter Rajaji Hall after police blocked main entrance gate as the crowd swell.

 

8 August 2018, 13:43 PM

Construction of burial for departed DMK leader M Karunanidhi underway at Chennai's Marina Beach, reports ANI

8 August 2018, 13:37 PM

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.

 

8 August 2018, 13:34 PM

DMK supporter in Coimbatore gets his head tonsured as a mark of respect for departed leader M Karunanidhi.

 

8 August 2018, 13:10 PM

Visuals of the huge crowd gathered at Chennai's Rajaji Hall where mortal remains of M Karunanidhi are kept.

 

8 August 2018, 12:35 PM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has also arrived in Chennai to pay his last respects to M Karunanidhi, say reports.

8 August 2018, 12:34 PM

Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien to represent Trinamool Congress at the funeral of M Karunanidhi in Chennai, reports ANI.

8 August 2018, 12:32 PM

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

8 August 2018, 12:28 PM

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.

 

8 August 2018, 12:26 PM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee mourns the death of DMK chief M Karunanidhi

8 August 2018, 12:24 PM

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.

 

8 August 2018, 12:22 PM

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.

8 August 2018, 12:11 PM

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.

 

8 August 2018, 12:10 PM

Some more visuals of DMK workers gathered at the Rajaji Hall where the mortal remains of M Karunanidhi are kept.

 

8 August 2018, 11:19 AM

PM Modi talks to MK Stalin and Kanimozhi after paying last respects to M Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall.

 

8 August 2018, 11:17 AM

In Pics: PM Modi pays last respects to former CM M Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall.

8 August 2018, 11:13 AM

PM Narendra Modi pays homage to departed DMK leader at the Rajaji Hall in Chennai.

8 August 2018, 10:58 AM

As a mark of respect to the departed DMK leader M Karunanidhi, Parliament to remain adjourned today, say reports.

8 August 2018, 10:48 AM

Madras High Court allows departed DMK leader M Karunanidhi's burial at the Marina Beach in Chennai, say reports.  

8 August 2018, 10:40 AM

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.

8 August 2018, 10:34 AM

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Chennai to pay last respects to departed DMK chief M Karunandhi.

 

8 August 2018, 10:24 AM

Rapid Action Force has been deployed outside Anna Memorial at the Marina Beach in Chennai. 

 

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