Karunanidhi's 102nd birthday celebrated at ancestral village
Trichy: The 102nd birth anniversary of former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president M Karunanidhi was celebrated at his ancestral village Thirukkuvalai in Nagapattinam district on Tuesday.
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Karunanidhi was born in Thirukkuvalai on June 3, 1924.
DMK cadres paid floral tributes and led 'Semmozhi Naal' processions across districts. The cadres distributed sweets and refreshments to the public. They also served food at Karunalaya Old Age Home in Thirukkuvalai.
Chairman of Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation (TFDC), N Gowthaman led the celebration at Karunanidhi's ancestral residence. The functionaries garlanded the idols of Karunanidhi and his parents, A Muthuvel and M Anjugam.
Chairman of Tamilnadu Adi Dravidar Housing Development Corporation (TAHDCO), U Mathivanan and several other DMK functionaries were present.
School education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi led the celebrations in Trichy. He garlanded Karunanidhi's idol near TVS Tolgate, distributed sweets, and led the 'Semmozhi Naal' procession.
In Thanjavur, MP S Murasoli, former MP SS Palanimanickam, MLAs Durai Chandrasekaran (Thiruvaiyaru), TKG Neelamegam (Thanjavur) led the celebrations.
Backward classes minister Siva V Meyyanathan led the events in Mayiladuthurai. Poompuhar MLA 'Nivetha' M Murugan and Sirkazhi MLA M Panneerselvam were also present.
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