He was one of the senior most leaders of India," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted. "Deeply saddened by the passing away of Kalaignar Karunanidhi. Karunanidhi in front of hospital where he died, in Chennai.
A woman in the crowd fainted as others rushed to her help, sprinkling water on her face.Ī large number of people carried DMK's red-and-black flags and photographs of Karunanidhi, a five-time chief minister of the state whose public life has spanned over seven decades. Tears rolling down their cheeks, some were seen mumbling prayers for their beloved leader, while others feverishly chanted "Ezunthu Vaa Thalaiva (arise leader and come)."Ī man was seen beating himself on the chest and face in utter desperation. Supporters of Karunanidhi wail upon hearing the news of his demise outside the Kauvery Hospital in Chennai. Hundreds of people have gathered outside the hospital in downtown Alwarpet, some of whom have kept vigil since Sunday evening after the word spread about a marked decline in the 94-year-old leader's condition. Karunanidhi was admitted to the hosptial on July 28 following a dip in his blood pressure. Karunanidhi, 94, was admitted to the hospital on July 28 and his condition worsened on Monday. "Despite the best possible efforts by a team of doctors and nurses to resuscitate him, he failed to respond." Karunanidhi at 6.20 pm," a hospital statement said. "With deep anguish, we announce the demise of our beloved Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi is no more, Kauvery Hospital announced on Tuesday evening.
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