The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to decide where DMK patriarch will be laid to rest and will resume hearing at 8 am on whether his burial will be at Anna Square memorial along Chennai's Marina beach. The Tamil Nadu government had earlier on Tuesday evening rejected the request from rival DMK, triggering sharp criticism of its decision in Tamil Nadu and beyond. The DMK says the AIADMK's refusal to give six-feet land to bury the five-time chief minister next to his mentor CN Annadurai's grave "reeks of pettiness and political vendetta". Mr Karunanidhi died on Tuesday in Chennai. He was 94. Hundreds of supporters escorted the ambulance carrying his body to his house. Actor Rajinikanth and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited his house. The Tamil Nadu government has announced a seven-day mourning in his honour.
Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's body being taken from Kanimozhi's residence in CIT Colony to Rajaji Hall. (ANI)
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 7, 2018
Special coverage: https://t.co/as5r48HvTy pic.twitter.com/1bLVKKIpDN
#WATCH: Police resort to lathi-charge to control the crowd gathered outside Kanimozhi's residence in Chennai's CIT Colony where mortal remains of former Tamil Nadu CM M #Karunanidhi are kept. pic.twitter.com/2NMsugk6tU
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2018
Slogans raised near Kanimozhi's residence in CIT Colony, Chennai, demanding #Karunanidhi's burial next to Anna memorial at Marina beach: news agency ANI
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 7, 2018
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with MK Stalin and Kanimozhi at #Karunanidhi's Gopalapuram residence in Chennai
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 7, 2018
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Pettiness is the hallmark of some of our political relationships & no where is this more obvious than in the denial of the @arivalayam's chosen place for #Karunanidhi ji's last rites. The AIADMK Govt should reverse its cussedness. #Marina4Kalaignar
- Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 7, 2018
National flag to fly at half-mast tomorrow in Delhi and all state capitals and throughout the state of Tamil Nadu. It has also been decided to accord state funeral tomorrow in Chennai and national mourning has been declared for tomorrow: Government of India (ANI)#Karunanidhi
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 7, 2018
Remembering Kalaignar Dr. M. Karunadhiji. Pictures with my father, Babu Jagjivan Ram.#Karunanidhi #Kalaignar #BabuJagjivanRam pic.twitter.com/79UsxLqq98
- Meira Kumar (@meira_kumar) August 7, 2018
Deeply saddened by the demise of one of the tallest leader of the country and icon of social justice & Dravidian politics Kalaignar #Karunanidhi Ji. He shall be remembered forever and ever. Deepest condolences to DMK family. #Karu pic.twitter.com/Cu9frDcfoP
- Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) August 7, 2018
प्रख्यात राजनीतिज्ञ, डी. एम. के. प्रमुख एवं तमिलनाडु के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री एम. #Karunanidhi जी का निधन दु:खद। उन्होंने लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों को हमेशा ऊपर रखा। वंचित वर्गों के उत्थान हेतु उनके योगदान को सभी हमेशा याद रखेंगे। उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।https://t.co/15UwlUBVil
- Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) August 7, 2018
Pained to hear about the sudden demise of Shri Karunanidhi ji.
- Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 7, 2018
He was most popular leader in Tamil Nadu's politics.
A known writer who always stressed on social reforms.
My heartfelt tributes to this great leader and condolences to his family & lakhs of followers! pic.twitter.com/5WmyhuWEhB
Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of one of India's most dynamic leaders, M. Karunanidhi. He was a true representative of our democracy and worked tirelessly for the people of Tamil Nadu. His contributions to the nation shall never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/gCunM2wr1D
- Congress (@INCIndia) August 7, 2018
श्री एम करुणानिधि के निधन के बारे में सुनकर दुख हुआ। "कलैनार" के नाम से लोकप्रिय वह एक सुदृढ़ विरासत छोड़ कर जा रहे हैं जिसकी बराबरी सार्वजनिक जीवन में कम मिलती है। उनके परिवार के प्रति और लाखों चाहने वालों के प्रति मैं अपनी शोक संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ - राष्ट्रपति कोविन्द
- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 7, 2018
Today India lost one of its greatest sons. And Tamil Nadu lost its father figure. Farewell @Kalaignar89. My deepest condolences to the people of Tamil Nadu, @arivalayam, @mkstalin, @KanimozhiDMK and family. India mourns your loss
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 7, 2018
I have had the opportunity of interacting with Karunanidhi Ji on several occasions. His understanding of policy and emphasis on social welfare stood out. Firmly committed to democratic ideals, his strong opposition to the Emergency will always be remembered. pic.twitter.com/cbMiMPRy7l
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2018
Karunanidhi's supporter breaks down outside Chennai hospital#WATCH A DMK worker broke down outside Kauvery Hospital after the hospital released a statement informing that M Karunanidhi's health had deteriorated further. #Chennai pic.twitter.com/AWnxnWcf0K
- ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2018
