M. Karunanidhi
Muthuvel Karunanidhi (3 June 1924 – 7 August 2018) was an Indian politician. He has served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu five different times. He is the former president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK),[1] a Dravidian political party in the state of Tamil Nadu. He has been the leader of the DMK since the death of its founder, C. N. Annadurai, in 1969.[2]
Karunanidhi | |
|---|---|
 Karunanidhi in Chief Minister's office | |
| 2rd Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu | |
| In office 13 May 2006 – 15 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jayalalithaa |
| Succeeded by | Jayalalithaa |
| Constituency | Chepauk |
| In office 13 May 1996 – 13 May 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Jayalalithaa |
| Succeeded by | Jayalalithaa |
| Constituency | Chepauk |
| In office 27 January 1989 – 30 January 1991 | |
| Preceded by | VN Janaki Ramachandran |
| Succeeded by | Jayalalithaa |
| Constituency | Harbour |
| In office 15 March 1971 – 31 January 1976 | |
| Preceded by | President's rule |
| Succeeded by | President's rule |
| Constituency | Saidapet |
| In office 10 February 1969 – 4 January 1971 | |
| Preceded by | V. R. Nedunchezhiyan (acting) |
| Succeeded by | President's rule |
| Constituency | Saidapet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dakshinamurthi 3 June 1924 Thirukuvalai, Tiruvarur, British India |
| Died | 7 August 2018 (aged 94) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Spouse(s) | Padmavathi (deceased) Dayalu Rajathi |
| Children | M. K. Muthu M. K. Alagiri M. K. Stalin M. K. Tamilarasu M. K. Selvi Kanimozhi |
Karunanidhi was born in Thirukuvalai, Tiruvarur, British India. He was an atheist.[3] Karunanidhi died in Chennai at a hospital from multiple organ failure on 7 August 2018, aged 94.[4]
M. Karunanidhi Media
The Anna Centenary Library built by the implementation of Karunanidhi
The 133 ft Thirvalluvar monument built by the implementation of Karunanidhi.
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri M. Karunanidhi meeting the Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia to finalize plan for the current financial year, in New Delhi on June 6, 2006. The Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Shri Dayanidhi Maran is also seen.
Karunanidhi inaugurating the flyover at G N Chetty Road – Thirumalai Road Junction, in Chennai on 29 December 2008
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi meeting the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, in Chennai on January 03, 2011.
Karunanidhi in Paavendhar Tamil Literature & Research library
Karunanidhi awarding Kalaimamani
Karunanidhi (middle) with actor Sivaji Ganesan (left)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to Karunanidhi in Rajaji Hall
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References
- ↑ "DMK's Official Homepage". Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. 9 December 2011. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ "Biography of Karunanaidhi in official party website". Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ "Karunanidhi shares dais with Sai Baba". CNN-IBN. 17 June 2007. Archived from the original on 22 May 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ "'Kalaignar' M. Karunanidhi, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief, passes away aged 94". The Hindu. 7 August 2018.