Modi Pays Tribute to DMK Legend Karunanidhi on 100th Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored DMK stalwart M Karunanidhi on his 100th birth anniversary, hailing his contributions to Tamil Nadu's development. Karunanidhi, known as Kalaignar, served as Chief Minister for nearly two decades. Modi fondly remembered his interactions with Karunanidhi and praised his scholarly nature.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to DMK stalwart M Karunanidhi on his 100th birth anniversary on Monday. Modi highlighted Karunanidhi’s significant contributions to the development of Tamil Nadu and the welfare of Tamil people.

Born in 1924, Karunanidhi, who passed away on August 7, 2018, served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for nearly two decades, spread across five terms between 1969 and 2011. His popular moniker, Kalaignar, remains synonymous with his influential political career and scholarly pursuits.

''I pay tributes to Kalaignar Karunanidhi Ji on his 100th birth anniversary. In his long years in public life, he worked towards the development of Tamil Nadu and the Tamil people,'' Modi shared. The Prime Minister fondly recalled his numerous interactions with Karunanidhi, particularly during the time both served as Chief Ministers of their respective states.