Bhubaneswar: August 07: Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep grief over the sad demise of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.Karunanidhi. Offering his heartfelt condolences to the departed leader, Chief Minister described Karunanidhi as the tallest leader of Tamil Nadu, who played a key role in social change and reforms in the state.
Naveen Patnaik further said, ‘In fact, Karunanidhi was much ahead of his times. As Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for several times, he has made significant contributions in the development of the state and had played a crucial role in National Politics as well. He had made immense contributions to Tamil literature and Cinema. His demise marks the end of an era in Tamil Nadu and India lost one of its worthiest sons.’
Chief Minister prayed peace and tranquility for the departed soul and expressed deep sympathies with the family members.