DMK chief M. Karunanidhi(94) and five time chief minister of Tamil Nadu passed away in Chennai on August 7 in the evening. Karunanidhi who entered the world politics at a minor age of 14 has dominated the proceeding in Indian politics for over 6 decades. The former CM was admitted to Kauvery Hospital on July 28 after he contracted urinary tract infection and developed a high fever.
“Despite the best possible efforts by our team of doctors and nurses to resuscitate him, he failed to respond,” the hospital said in a statement.
Changes in the TNPL play-offs
The play-offs matches are to be held in Tirunelveli and Dindigul but still will get affected by the big loss.
The first qualifier between Dindigul Dragons and Siechem Madurai Panthers was scheduled to be held today but following the unfortunate happening, it will be re-scheduled for another date.
As soon as the news broke, some of the Indian cricketers took to twitter to express their condolences.
சூரியன் முழுமையாக அஸ்தமித்தது. தமிழ் தன்னுடைய முடிவுரையை எழுதியது. ஒப்பாரும் மிக்காரும் இல்லா @kalaignar89 தலைவா உங்களுடைய இழப்பு காலத்தால் ஈடு செய்ய முடியாதது இனி எப்படி கேட்பேன் அந்த காந்த குரலை #Kalaignar ஐயா.முத்தமிழின் மூத்த மகனுக்கு என் வீர வணக்கங்கள் #RIPKalaignar #கலைஞர்
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 7, 2018
It’s sad to hear about the demise of Dr. M. karunanidhi, may his soul RIP and my condolences to his family and friends. ?
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) August 7, 2018
Condolences to the family and supporters of #Karunanidhi ji. May everyone maintain peace in Tamil Nadu.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 7, 2018
I convey my deepest condolences to family members and admirers of #Karunanidhi ji on his demise. RIP
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 7, 2018
Massive loss – a great leader who worked all his life for the betterment of people. My deepest condolences to his family. #RIPKalaignar
— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) August 7, 2018
— Abhinav mukund (@mukundabhinav) August 7, 2018
