Indian cricketers pay condolences on M Karunanidhi's demise

MK chief M Karunanidhi, 94, one of the foremost Dravidian politicians in modern times, died after waging a grim battle for life, in the hospital where he was admitted for the last 11 days. One of the most charismatic figures of Tamil Nadu politics whose public life spanned over seven decades, is survived by two wives and six children, including DMK working president and heir apparent M K Stalin and daughter Kanimozhi, a Rajya Sabha MP. The most enduring mascot of the Dravidian movement breathed his last at 6.10 p.m. today.

Several Indian cricketers including former opener Virender Sehwag, Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina, current India wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik and a host of others paid their tributes to DMK chief M Karunanidhi, who passed away at the age of 94. 

One of the most charismatic figures of Tamil Nadu politics whose public life spanned over seven decades, is survived by two wives and six children, including DMK working president and heir apparent M K Stalin and daughter Kanimozhi, a Rajya Sabha MP.

The most enduring mascot of the Dravidian movement breathed his last at 6.10 p.m. on Tuesday. 

To my team @TeamKaraikudi , so proud and happy for you'll, having come together as a franchise for the first time, really enjoyed the brand of cricket you'll played. go well in the playoffs 👍

— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 5, 2018

Deeply saddened by the demise of Kalaignar Karunanidhi. My condolences to the family! #Karunanidhi

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) 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

 

Very sad to hear the demise of Kalaignar . RIP to the legend , fighter and a fantastic human being . Deepest condolences to his family and to all his friends and supporters all around the world #Karunanidhi

— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) August 7, 2018

 

Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of #Karunanidhi ji. pic.twitter.com/AUmwhO2T8K

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 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

It's sad to hear about the demise of Dr. M. karunanidhi, may his RIP and my condolences to his family and friends.

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) August 7, 2018