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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin led a silent march in Chennai on the 7th death anniversary of iconic DMK leader M. Karunanidhi.
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He also paid floral tributes at his Marina beachfront memorial.
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Stalin, also the DMK president, was joined in his march by a large number of party workers, his Cabinet colleagues, and a string of party leaders, including Udhayanidhi, Kanimozhi, TR Baalu and others.
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"Vaazhga, vaazhga, vaazhgave; Thalaivar Kalaignar Pugazh Vazhgave" (Long live chief Kalaignar's fame) was among the slogans raised by party workers to pay tribute to Karunanidhi (1924-2018).
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Karunanidhi's samadhi was decked with bright, colorful flowers, and the chief minister laid a wreath, and leaders showered flowers and petals.
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On the occasion, Stalin launched the 'Kalaignar Nidhinalgai Thittam,' a party's financial assistance initiative, to encourage young Dravidian movement scholars.
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Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin pays tribute to former state chief minister M. Karunanidhi on his death anniversary at his memorial in Chennai.
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