Twitter users express condolences on DMK chief M Karunanidhi’s demise

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi passed away after battling illness at the Kauvery hospital in Chennai at 06.10 pm IST on Tuesday. “With deep anguish, we announce the demise of our beloved Kalaignar Dr M Karunanidhi on 07.08.2018 at 06.10 pm. Despite the possible efforts by our team of doctors and nurses to resuscitate him, he failed to respond,” Kauvery hospital said in the medical bulletin.

Twitter users express condolences:-

#India mourns the passing away of the patriarch of DMK Muthuvel #Karunanidhi. His memory shall always remain etched in the minds of the people of Tamil Nadu. I convey my deepest condolence to his family members. @mkstalin @arivalayam pic.twitter.com/0FI6K54opW

— Rajat Sharma (@RajatSharmaLive) August 7, 2018

An entire era just ended. Dravida movement strongman, Tamil nationalist who first made regional national. Rest in peace #Karunanidhi . Tamil Nadu stay calm. https://t.co/i2KebcB5BA

— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) August 7, 2018

என்னுடைய கலைஞர் மறைந்த இந்த நாள் என் வாழ்நாளில் நான் மறக்க முடியாத ஒரு கருப்பு நாள்.

அவருடைய ஆன்மா சாந்தி அடையட்டும்

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) August 7, 2018

(This is a black day I can not forget in my lifetime of my artist’s day. Let his soul rest in peace)

Today India has lost one of its tallest leaders. Deeply saddened by the passing away of Kalaignar Karunanidhi ji. Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones ?? His contribution to the state of Tamil Nadu, its people has been immense. True Champion of Tamil pride. RIP Sir.

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 7, 2018

Saddened to learn the news of the passing away of Kalaignar Muthuvel Karunanidhi ji. My heartfelt condolences to the family and the people of Tamil Nadu. He was a giant. May he rest in peace.?#RIPKalaignar pic.twitter.com/2C6XDlvv61

— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) August 7, 2018

Rest in peace. Mass leader. Big loss for the nation #Kalaignar #karunanidhi

— Aasif Sheikh (@iaasifsheikh) August 7, 2018

Extremely sad to learn of the passing of Thiru M. Karunanidhi. A doyen of our public life, as a contributor to the development of Tamil Nadu and of India he has few peers. Our country is poorer today. My condolences to his family and millions of well-wishers #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 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

Feel v sad to hear about the demise of this great leader. May his soul rest in peace. Its a great loss to the nation. https://t.co/fymujgcmMI

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 7, 2018

My thoughts are with the family and the countless supporters of Karunanidhi Ji in this hour of grief. India and particularly Tamil Nadu will miss him immensely. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/7ZZQi9VEkm

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2018

Today’s sunset leaves us in huge tears #RIPDrKalaignar ???Tamil Nadu will miss you .

— Karunakaran (@actorkaruna) August 7, 2018