Karunanidhi's health deteriorates; rushed to hospital

DMK chief M Karunanidhi was rushed to a private hospital in the wee hours of Saturday following a drop in his blood pressure.

The health of Karunanidhi, 94, witnessed a slight dip on Thursday evening after which a special team of doctors from Kauvery Hospital began specialised treatment.

With a drop in Karunanidhi's blood pressure, he was rushed to Kauvery Hospital at 1.30 am from his Gopalapuram residence. "His blood pressure has been stabilised and he continues to be treated," a medical bulletin from the hospital said. Emotional scenes were witnessed at the Gopalapuram residence of Karunanidhi when he was shifted to hospital with cadre crying and shouting slogans wishing him.