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M. Karunanidhi (Tamil: மு.கருணாநிதி) or Karunanidhi Muthuvel generally referred to as M.K (Tamil: மு.க)and Dr. Kalaingar (கலைஞர்), is the present Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He is one of the founder members and the president of the DMK^[1] political party in the state of Tamil Nadu DMK from the death of C.N. Annadurai in 1969 till date.^[2] He has been the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu five times (1969-71, 1971-74, 1989-91, 1996-2001 and 2006-date). He holds the record of winning every election that he fought in his political career spanning over 60 years.^[3] He led the UPA in Tamil Nadu to win all the 40 Lok Sabha seats in the 2004 Lok Sabha Elections. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... List of All Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu See also Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers of India Links Categories: ‪India-related stubs‬ | ‪Government of India‬ | ‪Indian politicians‬ | ‪State political office-holders in India‬ | ‪Tamil Nadu‬ ... Chepauk is a locality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. ... is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... DMK redirects here. ... , â€œMadrasâ€ redirects here. ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... DMK redirects here. ... List of All Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu See also Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers of India Links Categories: ‪India-related stubs‬ | ‪Government of India‬ | ‪Indian politicians‬ | ‪State political office-holders in India‬ | ‪Tamil Nadu‬ ...

Early life

He was born in a Issai vellalar caste to Thiru Muthuvelar and Thirumathi Anjugam Ammaiyar, who was a devadasi, on June 3, 1924 at Thirukkuvalai in the Tanjore District, (now Tiruvarur) Tamil Nadu, India. is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Thanjavur district is one of the 30 districts of the state of Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

Politics

He took over as the Chief Minister on 13 May 2006 after his coalition defeated his main opponent J. Jayalalithaa in the May 2006 elections.^[4] He currently represents the constituency of Chepauk in Central Chennai in the Tamil Nadu state Legislative Assembly. He has been elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for 11 times and once to the now abolished Tamil Nadu Legislative Council.^[5] is the 133rd day of the year (134th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Tamil Nadu The Tamil Nadu state assembly election of 2006, part of a series of state assembly elections in 2006, took place on May 8, 2006 in 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, India. ... 2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Chepauk is a locality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. ... , â€œMadrasâ€ redirects here. ...

Karunanidhi began his career as a scriptwriter in the Tamil film industry.^[6] He is known for his wit and oratorical skills, qualities which helped his rapid rise as a popular politician. He was famous for writing historical and social (reformist) stories which propagated the socialist and rationalist ideals of the Dravidian movement to which he belonged.^[7] Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... In epistemology and in its broadest sense, rationalism is any view appealing to reason as a source of knowledge or justification (Lacey 286). ... Self-Respect Movement is a movement that was called by Thanthai Periyar in Tamil Nadu state of India. ...

Karunanidhi entered politics at the age of 14 inspired listening to a speech by Alagiriswami of the Justice Party by whom he was greatly influenced in 1932 and participated in Anti-Hindi agitations. He founded an organisation for the local youth of his locality. He circulated a hand written newspaper called Manavar Nesan to its members. Later he founded a student organisation called Tamil Nadu Tamil Manavar Manram which was the first student wing of the Dravidan Movement. Karunanidhi involved himself and the student community in social work with other members he would visit the nearby hutments to do all that was possible within his limit. Here he started a newspaper for its members which grew into Murasoli newspaper which is the DMK party's official newspaper. Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Anti-Hindi agitation is a term used to describe the opposition the people of Tamil Nadu have voiced to the Indian Governments attempts to establish Hindi as the sole National language of India [1]. Anti Hindi agitation is not a history but its an ongoing agitation or feelings with...

Agitations

Karunanidhi has been arrested several times in long political career fighting for public causes this including against price increase,Anti-Hindi Agitation,for Eelam Tamils and other political activities.^{[citation needed]}He has been arrested over 14 times. Even in jail he set up a shadow government, and allocated responsibilities to everyone of his cadres. During his periods in jail (he was incarcerated more than seven times between 1953 and 1965), Karunanidhi read and wrote extensively in prison. Karunanidhi led a struggle in a bid was instrumental in the Kallakudi struggle to rename Dalmiapuram railway Station. Karunanidhi was entrusted with the task of organizing the struggle. The cadres were divided into three batches, and Karunanidhi led the batch which lay down on the railway station, blocking the train. They were promptly arrested, the second group also met the same fate. When the third group lead by Kannadasan took its turn chaos broke, the police resorted to firing leading to the death of two. Karunanidhi was lodged in Thiruchirapalli Central Jail.^{[citation needed]} Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Kannadasan (24 June 1927 â€“ 17 October 1981) was a famous Tamil poet and lyricist, who lived in Tamil Nadu, India. ... Tiruchirapalli (also spelled Tiruchchirappalli, commonly known as Tiruchi or Trichy, formerly known as Trichinopoly under British rule) is a city situated on the banks of the Kaveri river, centrally located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ...

Rise to Power

Karunanidhi was first elected to the Tamil Nadu assembly in 1957. He became the DMK Treasurer in 1961 and deputy leader of opposition in 1962 and when the DMK came to power in 1967, he became the Minister for Public works. Annadurai died in 1969. Karunanidhi became the Chief Minister. He has held various positions in Tamil political scene.

MLA

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Posts in Legislature

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Chief Minister

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Industrialization of Tamilnadu

Karunanidhi Government has built Tidel software park during earlier regime. He meets industrialists regularly to bring industries to Tamilnadu.[1]. The New Tractor Manufacturing was also started in Oragadam.The Tractor company was started by Mahindra and Nissan.

Literature

Karunanidhi is known for his knowledge in and contribution for Tamil literature. His contributions cover a wide area like poem, letters, screenplays, novels, biographies, historic novels, stageplays, dialogues, songs etc. He has skillfully crafted 'Kuraloviam' for Thirukural, Tholkaappiya Poonga, Poombukar as well as many poems, essays and books.

Some have noted interestingly Eric Miller, The Hindu Online, June 16, 2006 : "In world history, there have been very few writers who have also been successful politicians. Beyond Tamil Nadu, the only individual who comes to mind is Vaclav Havel, the last President of Czechoslovakia and the first President of the Czech Republic. In fact, the Dravidian Movement has involved a unique mix of politics and culture — classical, folk, and popular (including stage and cinema) — and a number of its central figures have been both writers and political leaders. Long live this wonderful south Indian tradition of writers as leaders!"

Books

Romapuri Pandian, Thenpandi Singam, Vellikizhamai, Nenjukku Needhi, Iniyavai Irubathu, Sanga Thamizh, Kuraloviam, Ponnar Sankar, Thirukkural Urai and many books in prose and poetry numbering more than 100.

Stageplays

Manimagudam, Ore Ratham, Palaniappan, Thooku Medai, Kagithapoo, Naane Arivali, Vellikizhamai, Udhayasooriyan, Silappathikaram, etc. Cilappatikaram (The Anklet) also spelled as Cilappadhikaram or Silappadhigaram, is one of the five great epics of ancient Tamil Literature. ...

Screenplays

At the age of 20, Karunanidhi went to work for Jupiter Pictures as a script writer. His first film Rajakumari, gained him much popularity. It was here that his skills as a script writer were honed. He wrote more than 70 screenplays including Rajakumari, Abimanyu, Mandiri Kumari, Marutha Naattu Ilavarasi, Manamagan, Devaki, Parasakthi, Panam, Thirumbipaar, Naam, Manohara, Ammaiappan, Malai Kallan, Rangoon Radha, Raja Rani, Puthaiyal, Pudhumai Pithan, Ellorum Innattu Mannar, Kuravanchi, Thayillapillai, Kanchi Thalaivan, Poompuhar, Poomalai, Mani Makudam, Marakka Mudiyuma?, Avan Pithana?, Pookkari, Needhikku Thandanai, Paalaivana Rojakkal, Pasa Paravaikal, Padadha Theneekkal, Niyaya Tharasu, Pasakiligal, Paasaparavaigal, Kannamma In Hinduism, Devaki is the wife of Vasudeva and mother of Krishna and Balarama. ... Abhimanyu (Sanskrit: à¤…à¤à¤¿à¤®à¤¨à¥à¤¯à¥, abhimanyu) is a tragic hero in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. ... In Hinduism, Devaki is the wife of Vasudeva and mother of Krishna and Balarama. ... Pan American World Airways University of Texas-Pan American This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The term NÄm refers to the act of worship of God by Hindus and is also adopted by Sikhs. ... Raja Rani is a 1973 Hindi film. ... Poompuhar is a town in the southern part of India in the state of Tamil Nadu. ...

Editor and Publisher

He started Murasoli on 10.8.1942. He was the Founder-Editor, Publisher of " Murasoli" during his boyhood as a monthly, then a weekly, and now a daily. He used his talents as a journalist and cartoonist to bring issues relevant to his political ideology before the public. He writes daily letters addressed to his party workers by name; he has been writing these for over 50 years. In addition he has served as Editor for "Kudiyarasu" and gave life to journal - ' Mutharam'. He is the founder of State Governments News Reel, Arasu Studio and also the Government Journal "Tamil Arasu " published in Tamil and English.

World Tamil Conference

He has delivered the Special address on the inaugural day of 3rd World Tamil Conference held in Paris in the year 1970 and also on the inaugural day of 6th World Tamil Conference held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) in the year 1987

Awards and Titles

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Controversies

He has been indicted by the Sarkaria commission for corruption in allotting tenders for the Veeranam project.^[12] Veeranam Lake is located in Cuddalore district, Tamilnadu, South India. ...

The Interim report of Justice Jain commission which oversaw the investigation into Rajiv Gandhi's assassination indicted Karunanidhi for abetting the LTTE.^[13] The interim report, recommended that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and the DMK party be held responsible for abetting Rajiv Gandhi's murderers. The final report contained no such allegations [2]. Rajiv Ratna Gandhi (IPA: ) (August 20, 1944 â€“ May 21, 1991), the eldest son of Indira. ... LTTE is an acronym or initialism for: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Known for their guerilla warfare forcibly killing every other independent groups aiming for seperate state. ...

Dynasty Controversy

Karunanidhi has been accused by opponents and some political observers of trying to promote his family interests and start a political dynasty along the lines of the Nehru-Gandhi family.Vaiko who quit the DMK has been the most vocal.Political observers say that Vaiko was sidelined as he was seen as a threat to M.K.Stalin and other family members. Vaiko (Mr. ...

His nephew, the late Murasoli Maran was a Union Minister however it has been pointed out that he was in politics much before Karunanidhi became the Chief Minister in 1969.He was arrested several times including the Anti-Hindi agitations in 1965. He was asked to contest the by-election for South Madras in 1967 and the nomination papers were signed by Rajaji, Annadurai and Mohammed Ismail(Quaid-e-Milleth) clearly showing that his political career did not raise only due to Karunanidhi.^[14] Murasoli Maran (August 17, 1934- November 23,2003) was a prominent Tamil politician, and an important leader of the DMK party which is headed by his maternal uncle and mentor, M. Karunanidhi. ... List of the Council of Indian ministers in the Manmohan Singh government elected in 2004: // Cabinet ministers Dr. Manmohan Singh - Prime Minister and also in-charge of the Ministries/ Departments not specifically allocated to the charge of any Minister viz. ... Anti-Hindi agitation is a term used to describe the opposition the people of Tamil Nadu have voiced to the Indian Governments attempts to establish Hindi as the sole National language of India [1]. Anti Hindi agitation is not a history but its an ongoing agitation or feelings with...

Many political opponents have been critical about the rise of M.K. Stalin in the party. But party men have always pointed out that M.K. Stalin has come up on his own. He has faced a lot of hardship since 1975 when he was jailed under MISA was beaten up in jail so brutally during the Emergency that fellow DMK Party prisoner died trying to save him.^[15]. Stalin was a MLA in 1989 and 1996 when his father Karunanidhi was the Chief Minister but he was not inducted into the Cabinet.He contested and became Chennai's 44 mayor but the first directly elected Mayor in 1996.It was only in his 4th term as MLA has he been made a Minister in the Karunanidhi cabinet and his rise is slow but steady. Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin (Tamil: ) was born on March 1, 1953 in Madras, now Chennai. ... Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin (Tamil: ) was born on March 1, 1953 in Madras, now Chennai. ... Misa (drama) A Korean drama called miahnhada, saranghanda which means, sorry, I love you. ...

Karunanidhi has been accused of helping Murasoli Maran's son Kalanidhi Maran who runs Sun Network, India's second largest television network and according to Forbes Kalanidhi is among India's Richest 20 with $1.9 Billion.[3]. Again commentators say that he raised himself into the position on his own merit and even Karunanidhi's sons have achieved nothing compared to him which has been a cause of friction between them. His channels have been the mouth organ of the DMK party(until recent time) and balanced the Jaya TV of the AIADMK. One should also keep in mind the fact that one cannot build India's second largest TV merely being Karunanidhi's nephew's son ^[16] even though he was allowed to use the DMK party headquarters as his office in Chennai. This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Sun Network is a Rs 16000-crore (4 Billion $) Indian cable television network based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. ...

Another son of Maran's, Dayanidhi Maran is a Former Union Minister for Communications & IT portfolio, not broadcasting ministry, which is responsible for TV networks. Dayanidhi Maran (born December 5, 1966, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India) is a member of parliament and also Minister of Communications and IT of Government of India, was elected to Indiaâ€™s 14th Lok Sabha from Madras Central constituency. ...

It has been pointed out that Karunanidhi has not hesitated to take action against his erring family members, Karunanidhi has even expelled his other sons MK Muthu and M.K. Azhagiri when they were guilty of wrong doing^[17] and similarly removed Dayanidhi Maran from the position of Union Minister. Muthuvel Karunanidhi Azhagiri, (Tamil: ) generally known as M. K. Azhagiri, is an Indian politician. ... Dayanidhi Maran (born December 5, 1966, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India) is a member of parliament and also Minister of Communications and IT of Government of India, was elected to Indiaâ€™s 14th Lok Sabha from Madras Central constituency. ...

But, he has been accused of not taking action against M.K. Azhagiri after his supporters attacked the newspaper office of Dinakaran killing 3 people. Azhagiri is the prime accused in the murder case of the former DMK Minister Kiruttinan. Karunanidhi is also accused of allowing Azhagiri to function as a extra constitutional authority in Madurai through he has never held a party post and is a liabilty to the party and not yet expelled from the party ^[18] The Dinakaran newspaper case has been handed over to the CBI. Muthuvel Karunanidhi Azhagiri, (Tamil: ) generally known as M. K. Azhagiri, is an Indian politician. ...

Further his daughter Kanimozhi has been nominated for a Rajya Sabha post even though she has done very little for the party as pointed out by critics. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi(Tamil: ) is a Tamil poet. ...

Ram Setu remarks

In response to the recent Sethusamudram controversy, Karunanidhi questioned the existence of the Hindu God Ram. He asked Sethu Samudram (Tamil/Sanskrit; setu: bridge, samudram: sea) is the sea that separates Tamil Nadu, India from Sri Lanka. ... Due of lack of concrete historical evidence, many historians and scholars question the historicity of Rama, the chief protagonist of the Indian Sanskrit epic Ramayana. ...

His remarks caused a firestorm of opinions. Tamil Nadu BJP head, Ravi Shankar Prasad accused Karunanidhi of religious discrimination when noting "We would like to know from Karunanidhi if he would make a similar statement against religious head of any other religion; chance are he may not."^[20]

Nationalist Congress Party spokesman D. P. Tripathi said "Where is the need of asking for evidence on the existence of Ram when lots of people have unreserved faith in him?^[21]" This January 2007 needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In response to these statements, Karunanidhi defiantly stated "Anyway, neither Valmiki nor Ram is here now (to vouch for claims of Ram's existence). There is only a group that thinks of people as fools. They will be proved wrong.^[21]"

Few days later, he commented that Lord Rama is a drunkard This article is about a Hindu incarnation of God (i. ... This article or section should be merged with intoxication Drunkenness, in its most common usage, is the state of being intoxicated with alcohol (i. ...

In late 2007, senior VHP leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti declared at a press conference that VHP saints of Ayodhya would weigh in gold anyone who beheaded Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi and cut out his tongue.[4] Š Categories: Indian people stubs | Tamil people | Indian politicians ...

Personal life

He was a non vegetarian now turned vegetarian.[5]. He also claims that the secret of his energy and success lies in yoga and daily practice keeps him young.[6]. He has married three times his wives are Mrs. Padmavathy, Mrs. Dayalu Ammal and Mrs. Rajathiammal^[23]^[24][7]. His sons are M.K. Stalin,M.K. Azhagiri,M.K Muthu , M.K Tamilarasu and daughters are Selvi and Kanimozhi is a Tamil poet and a Rajya Sabha Member. Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin (Tamil: ) was born on March 1, 1953 in Madras, now Chennai. ... Muthuvel Karunanidhi Azhagiri, (Tamil: ) generally known as M. K. Azhagiri, is an Indian politician. ... Kanimozhi Karunanidhi(Tamil: ) is a Tamil poet. ...

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PERSONAL LIFE: He has another daughter too named Selvi. M.K. Muthu was born to Padmavathy who died early. Azhagiri, Stalin, Selvi and Tamilarasu are born to Dayaluammal while Kanimozhi is the only daughter from Rajathiammal.

References

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^ Biography in official party website.
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^ http://specials.rediff.com/election/2006/apr/25sld01.htm
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^ http://www.tamilnation.org/hundryryuryurrhedtamils/karunanidhi.htm
^ http://specials.rediff.com/election/2006/apr/25sld01.htm
^ http://www.tn.gov.in/pressrelease/pr151206/pr151206d.htm
^ United News of India (3 June 2007). TMMK to confer Karunanidhi with 'Friend of the Community' title. newkerala.com. “Chennai, June 3: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M Karunanidhi, who turned 84 today, will be conferred with the 'Friend of the Muslim Community' title by the Tamil Nadu Muslim Makkal Katchi.”
^ United News of India (3 June 2007). MK awarded 'Friend of the Community' title. oneindia.in.
^ United News of India (4 June 2007). Karunanidhi turns 84. news.webindia123.com. “The Tamil Nadu Muslim Makkal Katchi has decided to confer 'Yaaraan-E-Millath (meaning friend of the Muslim community) title on Mr Karunanidhi to mark the occasion.”
^ http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/06/10/stories/0410223a.htm
^ http://www.india-today.com/itoday/17111997/cov.html
^ http://news.indiainfo.com/2003/11/23/23maran1.html
^ http://www.india-today.com/itoday/19991101/stalin.html
^ <http://www.sunnetwork.org/aboutus/awards/page1.htm
^ http://www.tehelka.com/story_main18.asp?filename=Ne051306up_close.asp
^ http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2003/08/19/stories/2003081902600400.htm
^ Which engineering college did Rama study, asks Karuna New Ind Press - September 18 2007
^ Karuna earns BJP's wrath for comments on Lord Ram Rediff - September 17, 2007
^ ^a ^b DMK chief rubbishes Ram again The Pioneer - September 20, 2007
^ As per Valmiki, Rama was a drunkard: Karunanidhi AndhraNews.net
^ In South India, more the merrier - The Times of India 2 May, 2006
^ Rama, Ravana battle again in TN - Rediff

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