Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Writer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/06/1924 |
| Age | 94 years (died on 07, Aug, 2018) |
| Birthplace | Thirukuvalai, Tanjore District, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 07/08/2018 |
Latest News about M. Karunanidhi
27/01/2026
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin condoled the death of Tamil scholar D. Gnanasundaram, recalling Gnanasundaram's association with former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. Stalin also mentioned having awarded Gnanasundaram the Tamil Nadu government's Ilakkiya Mamani award for 2024, stating that his death was a huge loss to Tamil literature.
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Family
| Spouse | Padmavathi (1944-1947), Dayalu Ammal (1948 onwards), Rajathi Ammal |
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| Children | M. K. Muthu, Kanimozhi, M. K. Stalin, M. K. Alagiri, M. K. Tamilarasu, Selvi |
Career
| Profession | Politician |
|---|---|
| Organizations | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) |
| Political Career Start | 1957 |
| Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu | Five times (first in 1969, last in 2006) |
| President of DMK | Ten times |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Established the 'Tamil Nadu Tamil Manavar Mandram,' a student organization. | |
| 2. Launched 'Murasoli,' the official newspaper of the DMK party. | |
| 3. Endured an attack by Congress workers in Pondicherry. | |
| 4. Received ministerial positions in the NDA government as a token of appreciation. | |
| 5. He was known by the honorific 'Kalaignar' (Artist) and 'Mutthamizh Arignar' (Tamil Scholar). | |
| 6. He never lost an election to the Tamil Nadu Assembly, winning 13 times since 1957. | |
| 7. He was an atheist and a self-described rationalist. |