Karunanidhi: Journey from Scriptwriter to Thalaivare

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi at the age of 94 passed away on August 7 after prolonged illness. He will be accorded with the state funeral later in the day.

Post Published By: DN Bureau

Updated : 8 August 2018, 1:03 PM IST

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