Karunanidhi's 99th birth anniversary: List of events held today
To mark the occasion, Karunanidhi's 99th birth anniversary is being celebrated today as a state function on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu, as announced by Stalin earlier under Rule 110.
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CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin paid floral tributes to a portrait of Late Chief Minister M Karunanidhi kept near the statue on the occasion of the 99th birth anniversary at the Omandurar Government Estate in Chennai.
Rose petals were showered by a drone on the 16-feet high bronze statue of Dravidian stalwart and five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
To mark the occasion, Karunanidhi's 99th birth anniversary is being celebrated today as a state function on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu, as announced by Stalin earlier under Rule 110.
Let's take a look at the events that were held by the Tamil Nadu government to mark the occasion:
1. DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin presented 2-gram gold rings to 14 babies born there this morning at Triplicane GH. It has also been reported that a gold ring will be given on behalf of Udayanithi Stalin to children who will be born there till 12 noon tonight.
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2. DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin issued work orders for 100 youngsters to join private companies.
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3. A couple got married in front of Kalaignar's statue on his 99th birth anniversary near Madurai. They also paid homage to Kalaignar's statue by wearing garlands and public greeted the couple.
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4. Rajathi Ammal, M Karunanidhi's wife became emotional and paid floral tributes to Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan, A Raja, and various DMK executives and ministers who all paid tributes.
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4. A man from Chidambaram has carved a idol of Karunanidhi in 729 milligrams of gold to mark his anniversary.
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5. Stalin distributed books and children were dressed as Karunanidhi on the occasion.
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6. Stalin presented the 'Kalaignar Virudhu' award to senior journalist I Shanmuganathan and Aroordas today.
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