M Karunanidhi
M. Karunanidhi was a prominent Indian politician and the leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, serving multiple terms as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Known for his contributions to Tamil literature and cinema, he played a significant role in the Dravidian movement and championed social justice and welfare policies. His tenure was marked by a focus on language rights and regional identity, making him a pivotal figure in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
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M Karunanidhi volunteered to help with food arrangements for Padma Subrahmanyam's event.
Refused MGR, Satyajit Ray & Raj Kapoor: Why Dance Icon Padma Subrahmanyam Said No to Bollywood, Kollywood | Chennai News
India· 2026-02-26
M Karunanidhi described Nallakannu as a man whose life is a lesson in simplicity and commitment.
R Nallakannu, CPI Leader, Dies at 101: A Life of Ideological Commitment and Austerity | Chennai NewsIndia· 2026-02-25
M Karunanidhi, the late DMK patriarch, described Nallakannu as 'a man whose life itself is a lesson in simplicity and commitment.'
Nallakannu - a guiding light of simplicity, commitment and principled politics | Chennai NewsIndia· 2026-02-25M Karunanidhi was a prominent political figure in Tamil Nadu and the father of current DMK leader MK Stalin.
After Amma: AIADMK's struggle to fill the void left by Jayalalithaa | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-24
Former chief minister M Karunanidhi also mocked Ram by asking 'in which engineering college did Ram study'.
Poet Vairamuthu: 'Ram was out of his mind' Tamil poet Vairamuthi's remarks sparks row; anti-Hindu, says BJP | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-08-12
M Karunanidhi was a chief minister who was unimpressed by the proposals for a presidential system.
The forgotten story of India's brush with presidential rule
United Kingdom· 2025-06-09
Late DMK chief M Karunanidhi had expelled elder son Alagiri from the primary membership for criticising the party.
M K Stalin visits estranged brother Alagiri in Madurai | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-31
M Karunanidhi was a former chief minister of Tamil Nadu whose burial site is now the subject of controversy.
'Height of arrogance': BJP slams DMK for placing temple 'gopuram' on Karunanidhi memorial | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-17
Stalin referenced the recommendations of the Rajamannar panel constituted by his father, late M Karunanidhi.
Amid Centre run-ins, Tamil Nadu sets up panel to 'shield' states' rights | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-16
Stalin mentioned that former CM M Karunanidhi had vehemently opposed the agreement that ceded Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka.
Review Katchatheevu pact & retrieve it: TN House to Centre | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-04-02
M Karunanidhi was endorsed by the design of the rupee symbol.
Stalin govt's budget logo swaps ₹ with Tamil letter | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-13
